Forward Francis joined the Blues as a teenager in 1970 and spent over a decade at St Andrew’s, where he helped them win promotion and scored 133 goals in 329 matches.
By the late 1970s, he was an England international and had become the first footballer in England to fetch a £1 million transfer fee, signing for Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest. He won two European Cups while at the City Ground.
After stints in Italy and Scotland, Francis returned to England and, after hanging up his boots, went into coaching. In 1996, he returned to St Andrews.
TrevorFrancis, 69, a Birmingham City icon, died.Francis joined the Blues as a teenager in 1970 and stayed for over a decade, helping the club earn promotion and scoring 133 goals in 329 games.
By the late 1970s, he was an England international and had been the first footballer in England to earn a £1 million transfer price, joining Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest. He won two European Cups at the City Ground.
After playing in Italy and Scotland, Francis returned to England and began coaching after retiring from football. In 1996, he returned to St. Andrews.
Jude Bellingham has paid homage to Birmingham City hero Trevor Francis, following the announcement of his death.
Francis’ family revealed that he died after a heart attack on Monday morning at his apartment in Marbella, Spain. The announcement sparked an outpouring of tributes to the Blues legend.
Francis played 330 games for Blues before being moved to Nottingham Forest for £1 million in 1979, a record at the time.
After retiring from playing, Francis took over as manager of his previous club, leading Blues in 290 games. He has also managed Sheffield Wednesday and Crystal Palace.
Birmingham City supporters have flocked to pay tribute to the late, great Trevor Francis, who died at the age of 69.
He went on to represent England 52 times, scoring twice in the 1982 World Cup, and also played in the United States, Italy, and Australia during his illustrious career.
HenryWinter: Trevor Francis was a joy to see, a clinical finisher with quick mind and body, and a two-time conqueror of Europe. Good management and a pleasure to interview. amazing insights, amazing company, and great restaurants. Such a kind guy and a great football player. My condolences to Trevor’s family. RIP.
Simon Thomas: What a terribly sad day for football. Trevor Francis was an exceptionally outstanding golfer.
West Bromwich Albion: A football legend. A fierce adversary and a renowned player who is revered around the world in football. Everyone at West Bromwich Albion is thinking about Trevor’s friends, family, and everyone at BCFC at this extremely sad time
Aston Villa: Everyone at Aston Villa is deeply saddened by the loss of Trevor Francis, a wonderful football legend not only in the Midlands but also globally. Everyone at the club is thinking about Trevor’s family and friends, as well as everyone at Birmingham City, right now.
Solihull Moors: Everyone at Solihull Moors is grieved by the passing of Trevor Francis, a great football hero. Our thoughts are with his family right now.
Trevor Francis, as you might expect, was in high demand when he joined Birmingham City as a teenager. Moving away from his Devon roots, his schoolboy status did not last long; at the age of 16, he was in the Blues first team, making his debut against Cardiff City in September 1970.
Francis, a skilled and agile player, remained with the Blues’ first team for nearly a decade, playing under Goodwin, Willie Bell, and Sir Alf Ramsey. He assisted in propelling Blues to the First Division on the penultimate day of the season in 1972, following a season in which the club’s famed front three of Francis, Bob Hatton, and Bob Latchford scored 64 goals combined.
