Trevor Francis RIP

[mcfcstu]

Such sad news, RIP Trevor

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

At the time we were truly a one man team, people went just to watch him. Although it was only a quick stop at Maine Road, he left some unforgetable memories. As mentioned by other posters, the goal against Wolves was absolutely sensational. One of the greats, RIP.

 

[cyan]

2 particular memories of Trevor Francis, The first was on a playing field at Loughborough University - where I was a student. The University team were due to play Forest Reserves and there was a rumour that Francis - on his way back from injury was going to be playing for Forest, and there he was gliding across a pitch we had been knocking a ball about on the day before. Needless to say the 50 minutes or so he played were sheer class.

And then of course his arrival at City - he had superstar status and this felt like a real coup for us at the time. His skill summed up by the goal he scored v Wolves in December - it wasn't on television, so you just need to rely on our memories - The ball came to him 25 yards out just beyond the right (attacking) corner of the penalty area - he seemed to have a defender covering him, when suddenly he spun and in one graceful movement lashed the ball into the net. The place exploded and we went home top of the league. It was joy to have seen him play and to enjoy almost one season with him in a City shirt - even if it was a bit financially overstretched.

 

[WestGorton]

Brilliant player. What a debut.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Well before my time but RIP. No age at all either these days.

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

69 too young. Sad news.

 

[Eccles Blue]

RIP Trevor Francis. Condolences to your family and friends. A gentleman in the best sense of the word from all I've heard.

 

[ray21]

RIP Trevor.
Bloody gutted.

 

[bert38]

One of my boyhood heroes for Forest, City and England. RIP Trevor.

 

[Joe Corrigan's Superstitions]

He was my favourite outfield player and as a young lad was overjoyed when he signed for City. Gutted that he only stayed one year. RIP Trevor :(

 

[Ste68]

For a long period of time the best player I had seen at City. Thought we were on our way back when we signed him but could not really afford him. Class player. RIP.

 

[eyalluvitt]

One of my first away games, remember thinking we were the biggest club in the world with an enormous passionate away support and now we had signed the best striker in world football. RIP

 

[pride in battle]

What a player, he was that fast the rest of the city team couldn't keep up with him...class player R.I.P

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

R.I.P Trev I will never forget your debut at Stoke the best City following I’ve ever seen what a day that was.

 

[MrCheeseGrater]

Rest In Peace Trevor

 

[bumbleblue]

RIP Trevor, loved watching you at City even though it was only one season. Very excited kid when we signed you , gutted when you left. So sad no age these days, gone too soon but fondly remembered. RIP Trevor

 

[johng]

Remember his time with us with great fondness. Absolute thoroughbred of a footballer. The away game at Stoke lives long in the memory. Best debut I had seen until Sergio

 

[Tueart's Thunderbolt]

Like many posters I was at his debut at Stoke. He was a brilliant player and gave us all a lift after the 81 Cup Final defeat. RIP Trevor.

 

[Mifred]

Shocking news,remember his debut at Stoke like it was yesterday, RIP

RIP
I was at that game and like you it feels like it was Yesterday
He was a genuine class act
so sad

 

[Tourist since 1971]

Brilliant player, gutted he didn't stay longer. As a pundit he he always seemed truly objective, his comments were based on what he saw and what he knew - there was never any agenda or favouritism. Ah, the good old days.
Too young and you'll be missed, Trevor.