Birmingham City's greatest player. And arguably the club's most determined yet most unfortunate manager. Above all, an amiable family man blessed with gifts from the footballing Gods who was engaging and interesting company. Trevor Francis, who passed away on July 24, 2023, aged 69, was a bona fide
No, not some crappy new one.
Trying to remember what we sang back in the day that we can sing after the inevitable minute’s silence v Leeds.
Let’s face it, we’re not what we were when it comes to a full stadium rousing chorus, so need to get our act together for this one.
I might be wrong, but in the back of my mind I seem to recall ‘Francis’ sung repeatedly to the tune of Amazing Grace?
Or should it be a ‘proper’ KRO?
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Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive as new owner of club makes promise to supporters over memory of the Blues legend, who died on Monday aged 69.
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Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive as new owner of club makes promise to supporters over memory of the Blues legend, who died on Monday aged 69.
Apparently has passed today also.
Christ what a terrible day ☹️
Collapsed live on air last night whilst doing punditry on the real Madrid vs ac milan game.
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Technically gifted forward did not meet early expectations, but who could have? Injuries set him back but he was a fine playerIn December 1978, the 24-year-old Trevor Francis shambled on to the stage to receive the Midland Football Writers Player of the Year award from Brian Clough. Although never a
Technically gifted forward did not meet early expectations, but who could have? Injuries set him back but he was a fine playerIn December 1978, the 24-year-old Trevor Francis shambled on to the stage to receive the Midland Football Writers Player of the Year award from Brian Clough. Although never a
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Former England forward Trevor Francis, the first player to be transferred in Britain for 1m and the scorer of a European Cup-winning goal for Nottingham Forest, has died at the age of 69. Francis had a distinguished career that started with his Birmingham City debut at 16. Brian Clough's Forest then
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It was definitely Blackpool and not far off half way. Night game too.
Listening. Great tribute and insight to his career.
Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive as England and Real Madrid man posts message on social media as Blues set aside an area of St Andrew's for supporters to pay their own respects
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With the excellent Danny Kelly and the the great man himself in a change from the usual schedule. Essential, if not poignant listening tonight.
The one that immediately comes to mind is the goal against Carlisle on a Tuesday night. Also the one against QPR on Match Of The Day.
The other thread seems to have disappeared.
The Trevor Francis Tilton Road has a nice ring to it
Kop or Tilton doesn't matter as long as this Genius of a footballer is recognised.
Can we have like a remembrance book thing where all the personal tributes can be posted / moved?
That looked a good tribute, they have done well to get that done so quickly.
I hope I'm speaking for a few on here with this. RIP, Trevor. KRO
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I kept it simple, but I can't express how much he made an impression on me as a teenager following the side.
Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive includes fans' reaction to the tragic death of Trevor Francis, aged 69
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Sell out?
Strange situation as we will be there to congratulate Barry Fry, but surely we can make this about Trev too
Former England striker Trevor Francis has died aged 69.
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