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R I P Trevor Francis

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I cant beleive it.

It only seems like a couple of seasons ago that I saw him playing for Birningham at Orient
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what a shock R I P.
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Very upsetting news. Tremendous player and always came across as a thoroughly nice man. RIP.
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Neptune's Spear wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 2:41 pm I cant beleive it.

It only seems like a couple of seasons ago that I saw him playing for Birningham at Orient
Remember in his first season as a 16 year old wonder kid he scored twice against us at Brisbane Road (probably the same game)

R.I.P.
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RIP

Amazed to realise he was 69.
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Very sad news, he was brilliant as a teenager at Brisbane Road for Birmingham, RIP Trevor.
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Always liked him - had suffered some tragedy recently from his wifes passing and health issues since.
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spen666 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:00 pm RIP

Amazed to realise he was 69.
69 is no age these days really
There’s probably quite a few on here that are a similar age and it makes you think
He was just three years older than me
Very sad RIP Trevor
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Trevor Francis tracksuits from a mush in Shepherds Bush. R.I.P
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69 is far too young to leave this world.
I enjoyed watching Trevor for many years
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He was an icon of his time. Played with enthusiasm and enjoyment, never seemed to lose that boyhood quality.
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Cheshunto wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:44 pm
spen666 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:00 pm RIP

Amazed to realise he was 69.
69 is no age these days really
There’s probably quite a few on here that are a similar age and it makes you think
He was just three years older than me
Very sad RIP Trevor
Same here.
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If I remember rightly, wasn’t he the country’s first £million pound plus player. A million nowadays wouldn’t even get you a decent Championship player. How times have changed . R.I.P. Trevor
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RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 4:06 pm If I remember rightly, wasn’t he the country’s first £million pound plus player. A million nowadays wouldn’t even get you a decent Championship player. How times have changed . R.I.P. Trevor
No , He said in an interview cloughie stipulated £999,999.00 as he didnt want his head getting to big.
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Neptune's Spear wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 2:41 pm I cant beleive it.

It only seems like a couple of seasons ago that I saw him playing for Birmingham at Orient
I saw him score at Brisbane Rd. How old was he? 16? 17? Unbelievable Jeff.
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I am truly saddened by this news. A great player and fine man.

RIP
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Neptune's Spear wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 2:41 pm I cant beleive it.

It only seems like a couple of seasons ago that I saw him playing for Birningham at Orient
Dementia can be very cruel :D
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I'd like to think that somewhere in football heaven Brian Clough is telling Trevor Francis to take his hands out of his pockets!
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RIP Trevor Francis how very sad 😞
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So many departing us at the moment, really sad to hear re Trevor Francis, great memories of him, total quality.

R.I.P.
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I saw him play for Birmingham at Brisbane Rd.
Great player.
R.I.P. Trevor.
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Was anyone at the game in 1971 when he scored in Birminghams 2 - 0 win?
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