Trevor Francis (RIP)

[MikeH68]

Unfortunately terrible news, looks like Trevor Francis has died.

 

[arctic rime]

O no, that's awful news. RIP x

 

[MikeH68]

Nothing official yet, but appears to have come via Viv Anderson.

 

[Oh Robbie Robie]

Not confirmed at this moment.

 

[Werewolf of Wombourne]

Terrible news, quality player. RIP

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

Appearing in news threads now. Very sad, what a great striker he was.

 

[SuperGran]

Wow that’s horrible news to hear. RIP Trevor condolences to family and friends

 

[wwbug]

He stood out as an exceptional player even at England level.

 

[old wittonian]

RIP. Sad news indeed.

 

[oldgolded]

Shocking news if true. Superb player and a joy to watch. Remember when he broke onto the scene as a young lad. Immensely talented.

 

[Rabid Wolf]

RIP Always associate Francis with managing Birmingham City in the 90s.

 

[Wonder Boyo]

Very much a shock to hear this. The age of 69 is very young these days. That winning goal in the European Cup Final against Malmö is etched into my memory as a kid when I watched it live on TV with my dad. Rest in Peace Trevor.

Not a good day today as this followed the news that one of my favourite newsreaders, the gentle George Alagiah has also passed away.

 

[JR WAS KING]

That is a real shock, only 69

 

[Wolvescol]

I watched him at blues when I was a kid and my step dad was a season ticket holder in the cattle rd end , fantastic player in his day and a proper role model , 69 is no age and just makes you think you gotta live your best life while you can , rip Trevor

 

[HICKO]

RIP

 

[S G Wolves]

Every now and then you hear news and it kind of stops you in your tracks.. its like that.

Really sad. Great player.

 

[JohnB]

Saw him on two days running in Solihull only a couple of months ago. Too young. Quality player. RIP.

 

[Baboon]

Very sad. RIP.

 

[Beijing Wolf]

Really sad to hear this, he was a really nice chap.

Saw him at Malaga airport about 20 years ago and asked him for a photo. He ended up buying my father and I a drink and stayed chatting with us while we all waited for our flights.

I was a teenager at the time and I remember him saying that he was chuffed that someone of my age group still knew who he was.

A Gentleman and a Legend. RIP.

 

[The Clock]

RIP
Heard him in commentary on some past snippets on Sky last night and wondered how he was. very sad news.

 

[Golden Oldie]

Like other posters, that news has come as a shock. A superb footballer in any age. RIP

 

[Contrarian]

Sad news. Saw him when he was very young for Blues when the first got promoted in the early 70's. Ahead of his time, classy player. Genuine superstar of that era.

 

[Redhillwolf]

My dad was a bluenose and Francis was his hero growing up…he worshipped him like i worshipped Bully

 

[Bradstonian]

Sad to hear this. I remember him as the first British £1 million player, when he joined Forest from Birmingham City.

I also remember Brian Clough telling him to take his hands out of his pockets at a televised awards ceremony!

 

[Frank Lincoln]

I remember seeing him play for Birmingham City at St. Andrews. I think it was against Cardiff City. Trevor would only have been 16/17 then. Even at such a young age you could see he was going to be a special player.

R.I.P.

 

[Darvo]

Very sad news. Tricky Trevor RIP

 

[Bahama Wolf]

Shocked and Saddened.. heart attack apparently.. Great striker in his time.. RIP

 

[Timberwolf]

Terrible news. One of those players that you couldn’t help liking, regardless of the team that he played for. Really sad loss.

 

[Jonzy54]

Excellent player
Sad news
RIP x

 

[WISAW]

RIP. Was a superb player and excellent manager for Birmingham City.

 

[jrpb-3]

Sad to hear this. I remember him as the first British £1 million player, when he joined Forest from Birmingham City.

I also remember Brian Clough telling him to take his hands out of his pockets at a televised awards ceremony!

Sad news and quite a shock
RIP Trevor

I remember our league cup final against Forest in 1980 being billed as the £1m cup final with Trevor Francis and Andy Gray both costing over £1m. ( how times change)

 

[Ercall Wolves]

Very sad news and a tragedy for English footballer
Thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends at this sad time
RIP Trevor

 

[JadeWolf]

RIP Trevor.

 

[Thank you Sir Jack]

Sad news indeed. A very gifted footballer. Funny the things that you recall about people, but with Trevor it was his marvellous accent.

 

[Berlin Wolf]

Very sad news. RIP Trevor Francis.

 

[WickedWolfie]

No age at all....RIP

Shock and sadness as legendary Sheffield Wednesday figure Trevor Francis passes away aged 69

The football world has been shocked by the death of former Sheffield Wednesday player and manager Trevor Francis at the age of just 69, as reported by numerous publications.

uk.yahoo.com

 

[Quicksilver]

Wow, that's really sad, only 69, remember him as a great player, RIP

 

[Kashmire Hawker]

Being the first £1 Million British player and a X2 European Cup winner makes one a legend.

Rest in Peace Trevor.

 

[Norman Bell]

Here in Trevor's hometown of Plymouth the news of his death has left everyone stunned. My brother used to work with Trevor's Dad Roy on South West Gas.

I have a great mate who is a Blues fan and he will be devastated by this news as any chance ' Wardie ' gets he will discuss the fantastic forward line for part of the seventies they had of Trevor, Bob Latchford and Bob Hatton. They were my Birmingham City supporting Granny's favourites as well.

Trevor played in era when virtual assaults like the tackle from behind were considered the norm. This caused him to miss more than his fair share of games and I do think he could have had an even better career but for the knocks he took ( As did our own John Richards ) That said it was not a tackle but a torn achilles that stopped Trevor from playing in the 1980 European Cup win Forest had against Hamburg.

 

[Rufio]

Nice bloke, met him a few times at work. RIP