RIP Trevor Francis

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  1. Nor

    Northern Dreamer Well-Known Member

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    First million pound transfer, left us this morning aged 69.
     
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    That's a shock. He seemed a young 69. Not like an old fogey. R.I.P.
     
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    Has this been confirmed. Seems to be based on rumour?
     
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    Still a rumour as far as I can tell.
     
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    RIP sir. One of the greatest entertaining footballers ever.
    Several news outlets reporting it.
     
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    That's a big shock if true.
    What's the criteria for being an old fogey?
     
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    He got shocking abuse from Birmingham supporters after the playoff semi final defeat at Birmingham in 2000.

    Sad news if true.
     
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    RIP Trevor…
     
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    The far post diving header to win the European Cup for Forest.. :)
     
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    He was moved to tears when talking about Brian Clough. Even though he'd every reason to hate him. He didn't. Came across as a very warm, humble person. R.I.P
     
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    Very sad news and 69 is no age these days
     
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    Sad news. He will always be in the history books.
     
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    Poor sod, RIP. That’s no age.
     
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    R.I.P. Trevor.
     
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    RIP Tricky Trev :(
     
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    One of the very best and so sad he has gone so young
     
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