At 69, Trevor Francis Died the Most Tragic Death! His Son Just Confirmed...

#trevorfrancis #footballicon #footballhistory
I always admired Trevor Francis as a player, but learning about his personal struggles really puts things in perspective!
Lads, we all know Trevor Francis as the million-pound man of football. But beneath that fame, he was battling silent demons like his wife passing, a brutal heart attack, and a few more things that took his life tragically. Let’s discuss them!
Trevor John Francis, born on April 19, 1954, in Plymouth, wasn't just any football player; he was a game-changer in every sense. Imagine being the first British footballer to be bought for a whopping 1 million pounds! That was Trevor in 1979 when he moved from Birmingham City to Nottingham Forest.
At Forest, he didn't just play; he made history by scoring the goal that won the 1979 European Cup final against Malmö. His career didn't stop at the clubs; he also wore the England jersey 52 times from 1976 to 1986, scoring 12 goals and even playing in the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
But Trevor wasn't only about playing. From 1988 to 2003, he switched gears to managing teams like Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield Wednesday, Birmingham City, and Crystal Palace. Talk about a football life!

[@billlecky7964]

I idolised Trevor Francis when i was a boy. Very sad to learn of his passing. Rest In Peace Trevor.

[@tonylennon7979]

A very sad commentary on the life of a man who was presumed to have everything. Nobody knows how many people struggle with demons in their private lives. May he rest in peace.

[@rambobrown918]

6:44 I had the privilege of meeting Trevor in Luxembourg whilst he was on England duty in 1977. What a loverly gracious quite man. RIP GOD BLESS.

[@johnkemp4922]

RIP Trevor , you will never be forgotten 👌👌👌

[@tonybrennan9825]

As a Man City fan I was overjoyed when we bought him and disconsolate when we sold him after one season, what a player, very sad loss 🙏

[@lawtonify]

KRO

[@TrevorWalters-fd4bz]

Trevor Francis absolute legend

[@eddybluesteel9058]

I watched him play at QPR in the day's where footballers played for their team not only for money, decent bloke respect!

[@chappers9304]

I remember him well at Sheffield Wednesday. He used to come on as a substitute in matches, and he was incredible how he changed the game. Brilliant skilful player. Never forgotten.

[@billmurray2525]

Amazing player was Trevor remember his time at Plymouth such a sad time losing his Wife just like myself R.I.P Trevor God bless 🙏

[@lestorhaslam]

Brilliant footballer, R.I.P..

[@desgardner7169]

I watched him from start to finish at St Andrews, he once said if you can't run you can't play football, he could run alright and he certainly could play football, another saying from his time at St Andrews was There is no Substitute for hard work, how true is that? our very popular saying was Trevor Francis can walk on water! What a wonderful player he was, R.I.P. Trev and Thank you!

[@edwardlangton5302]

I am a Southampton fan.. remember seeing him play at the dell... Great player.. May our good Lord grant him peace and a place on heavens team of angels.. R.I.P.

[@edwardbeaumont1014]

😂😂😂

[@user-iu2vh7sm3c]

Trevor was my hero I meet his mom & dad at cherry tree pub in Plymouth never ever he would pass before me god bless Trevor. & Helen and his family KRO

[@nigellewis6279]

God Bless Trevor and Helen your wife Both RIP Love Nige xx great Player xx

[@helenloughton2418]

True gentleman true blue I went to st andrews at 7 years of age I was hooked trevor was my hero along with Bob Hatton thanks for memories trevor you legend k.r.o from inverness blues

[@chrisburton8079]

So sad, especially with the loss of his wife, but what a great footballer and a nice bloke and his legacy will live on, especially for England and Nottingham Forest fans and of course Birmingham

[@alarik36]

I remember seeing him against Malmö FF against Nottingham Forest in Arvidsjaur, Sweden.. We were so disappointed, but we were in full admiration for a great player...

[@jawsbond69]

Am Liverpool Fan and total respect for Trevor in R.I.P.

[@mr.jamesdavidrobert2115]

I remember him as being very naturally talented. He understood the game and was mentally several paces ahead of his opponents. He had the gift of making it look easy.

[@johnfitzpatrick8191]

Who knows what he could have achieved if he never had so many injuries I support Nottingham forest and have done so since 1978 I was 12 at the time I was born in London and never got the chance to see Trevor playing I remember in 1980 I was fishing at Walton on Thames I always went fishing on Saturday with my dad and two brothers and always took my radio to listen to Sports watch on LBC or Sport on 2 on radio 2 and remember listening to Trevor scoring twice against Crystal Palace I was ecstatic but my mood changed when he was carried off the pitch with an Achilles Tendon injury that would keep out for nearly a year I was also fishing at Walton on Thames when he made his comeback against Sunderland in a 3-1 victory I was so happy I kicked my tub of maggots in the river Rest In Peace Trevor you are missed 🙏

One of the most talented footballers England ever produced. Very underrated because he played for Birmingham.

[@garywilliams5675]

Super Boy, when he started his pro career, that’s what the press named him, what a player, him and big Bob Larchford up front, it still sends goosebumps down my spine. The blues had a fantastic team then, very exciting, very attacking, just wonderful to watch. RIP TF

[@user-kw5ly5us8n]

Great player will be in history, with all the legends r. ip Trevor

[@eddisonfoncette9103]

When I was a boy I had Trevor Francis's football card not the sticker but the proper card. I can't remember the other player cards but his a head shot in his Birmingham City kit. It breaks my heart that him and so many players I watched as a child on MOTD & The Big Match have passed away, may they all RIP. ❤

[@stargazeronesixseven]

🙏 Still remembered England international player Trevor Francis! Remembered him the most when he was with Nottingham Forest! 🙏 Thank You So Much Trevor Francis for your dedication & love to promote gentlemanly but solid British football to the World! 🙏 May Helen & Trevor Francis be blessed to a Better World & Realm together ... & be Reunited with Their Loved Ones in a Better Place in due Time & Space ... 🙏🌷🌿🌏⚽️✌💜🕊🇬🇧

[@user-rv1ud8du2n]

Great player. Great guy. RIP Trevor Thank you for the memories

[@jason2smooth]

I met trevor and helen many times he was a gent did not like the limelight. The hat trick against villa was the best i have seen and i am a villa fan. Proper man RIP

[@andrewmccaffrey6548]

Sad indeed but put into context, no more sad than people hugely less rich financially.

[@user-hd8fj2mb5p]

Respect to the memory of Trevor Francis, a great player who overcame his demons with courage. RIP.

[@chriscoughlan5221]

still remember seeing him play for blues (brum) in early 70s, as a teenager, he stood out cuz the rest of the team weren´t great! just like bellingham you knew hed move for big money, which was a lot in 1978, 1st million pound transfer!

[@user-lb8qo9ub8j]

Still miss him love you bro

[@user-sd5xe5dz2t]

Really sad news... loved reading his articles in various football magazines, '70's/'80's... 🇿🇦

[@SuperTerminator50]

Fantastic player...R.I.P Trevor...

[@paulbromley6687]

We all have loss & tragedy but you have to deal with it poor health comes with age and then we all sadly die so enjoy life where you can. But these bio’s are always wanting to give a sad story. This man was lucky to play a sport he loved, most people live in the shadows, he had a lovely partner too so it wasn’t all bad.

[@nickyn4076]

I used to have one of his tracksuits which i bought off a mush in Shepherd's Bush

[@chindit9749]

great player, and a decent guy...from a villa fan

[@davidlawton7845]

I watched his debut for Birmingham stood on the Tilton road end , he scored in the game.

[@youarewhatyouare]

He was the shining light of our era before real greed took over

[@barryorbik215]

Yep, thats when I switched off from football completely, when sky TV came out in uk, I realised its just a business not sport, shame really😢

[@johnhanson5943]

He was the first million pounder?

[@davelee6746]

He was also a very good pundit.

[@iainjohnston788]

Daft really, but I was once caught in a traffic jam one Saturday morning on Hammersmith bridge , Trevor was in a Hackney cab in front of us and I remember wondering if he made the kick-off ! RIP sir you were some footballer .

[@paulrobinson373]

RIP Trevor, I met your mother by a swimming pool in Florida, only because i asked her why with a Plymouth accent she was wearing a Sheff Wed Baseball hat? She said because my son is the Manager there 😂 A lovely Lady by the way, and not some swanky hotel, just a run of the mill job 👍🙌

[@garybagnall6332]

Simply the best footballer I’ve ever seen KRO Trevor

[@user-is3kr5ej9r]

this was sad but trevor was a super footballer rip

[@batmandestroys1978]

Genius player! Lovely man!

[@Alan-jb3kb]

RIP Trevor you will be missed ❤

[@rw1169]

We're all human beings and some among us manage to go exceptional at what we do and get recognised for it. That isn't why you do it and Trevor was a humble guy from what we know. Up the Trevor Francis 👍🏼

[@GazT-uw4ti]

I knew TF and Helen and bcfc season ticket holder since early 70s I miss both of them ,rip Trevor and Helen 💙💙

[@stephenbriffa9053]

I remember watching score that header in the European final he was a very classy footballer for his time and another thing i remember he could cross a ball with either foot from any angle and drop it on a toe or someone’s head a true legend of the word they don’t make them like him anymore.

[@fergaoneill5323]

Very sad he was a legend at football class player and a genius of a manager rest in peace legend

[@Inveteratedaydreaner]

R.I.P. He was a gun player....very sad end to his life.

[@user-sw4fv4wy5t]

Sad day for English football great man and a great footballer RIP never forgotten

[@shaneanderson8919]

Met him after his first game for Nottingham Forest against Exeter City. He parked his Jag on our street. I asked him for his autograph and what a decent bloke, not like Shilton who told us to fxck off, and pushed us aside and got on his coach. Bit of knob tbf. 45 years on and and I still have the thought that Francis was decent and Shilton a knobhead

[@jonethomas3892]

Great loss to football, the blues is certainly over brum. R. I. P.

[@leetheyid4456]

RIP Trevor Francis 🕯🙏🙏

[@chanronnie5079]

Yes legend Trevor Francis - always in memory of even fans in the East like me.

[@alangayle5978]

I remember watching Trevor play as young boy he was a brilliant player a legend he will be well missed

[@sajansingh361]

He was a fantastic players Wore the same kind of boots as the late legendary George Best of Manchester United ,brand known Style Match Makers

[@MrClarksop]

Trev is another example of how England wastes its talent, Francis, Currie, Hoddle, Scholes and now Fodden.

[@Lionboy2930]

Can toe nar? Cantona... He was ok at Sheff Wed for a time, but spent millions on average players that ended up being his downfall...

[@silversteel6312]

On many occasions Trevor would be heard to say, “on many occasions”.

[@davelobban999]

A TRUE LEGEND.....!!!

[@tonythebomb4147]

RIP Trevor.

[@pacsahnow]

How very sad to hear of Trevor’s end of life

[@user-ip4fd9fr6m]

A legend 👏

[@nickwills1212]

My​ football​ fantasy​ novel​ (just​ completed)​ carries​ a​ tribute to​ Trevor​ Francis.

[@mrmensa1096]

First 1 Million pound transfer !!!

[@elenite]

Not quite Brian Clough paid just under

[@martinbernard1052]

Very odd voice over made it a difficult listen. Eric 'Can tona' had me switching off. Didn't anyone check the video for errors before posting?

[@wackynz3260]

Brian Cloth? Always thought it was pronounced like Cluff.

[@andreasgeorgiou6802]

Missing your style of play Trevor,RIP with your soulmate Helen.

[@davidarmstrong5378]

I remember when Clough sacked Trevor at a game of squash - it was brutal

[@bampitony6108]

Was a dam good footballet very skillful..RiP ...👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@enigma7791]

As my old dad would say “he was a good un!”

[@robbienoone8471]

What a ledgend trevor was RIP my friend

[@colinfielden7738]

It was 999;999 ,99 cos he wasn’t quite worth a million brian clough said😂

[@BrendanMorgan-pj1xs]

Rip ,Trevor, thanks for the merioes

[@johnfitzpatrick8191]

And he scored one of the goals v Sunderland

[@trevorsmith7753]

Heart attack, eh? Lot of it about since 2021!

[@FOVKRO]

Just look how his sons are dressed for his funeral. There was no love lost between the three of them.

[@max-nm6qx]

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[@nickwills1212]

I​ need​ a​ publisher: somebody​ who​ love​s​ sport​ as​ much​ as​ I​ do.​ Any​ suggestions will​ be​ gratefully acknowledged.

[@brianstewart605]

Brian Cloff? Surely it's Clough (Cluff)?

[@ayutthayatrojan]

RIP TF.❤😂🎉😂❤.

[@paulcasey102]

Who is Can tooo na?

[@fritzhenning1]

Clickbait headline.....

[@max-nm6qx]

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[@richardwebb7491]

Total clickbait

[@bobdepledge5929]

Who’s the joker doing the narration? How can anyone pronounce the names of Clough and Cantona incorrectly!!!!!!!

[@badmoonrising7795]

Ahh yes, the that is eric can toner

[@formynexttick2104]

Jasper Carrot's let himself go

[@tiffer67]

Your uploads have the most pathetic click bait titles.......I guess they work, eh?

[@michaelwrigley6819]

Can toe na?

[@bahattinpehlivan261]

Sory sory sory

[@mustafarussell]

Cantowna lol