Trevor Francis Suffers A Heart Attack.

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Trevor Francis suffers heart-attack

April 13, 2012

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Trevor Francis, Britain's first £1 million footballer, is recovering in hospital following a heart attack.

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Trevor Francis has been out of management since leaving Crystal Palace in 2003

Francis, 57, underwent surgery at a Solihull hospital on Friday after complaining of severe chest pains. His family are reportedly expecting him to return home after the weekend.

Francis enjoyed an illustrious playing career, winning over 50 caps for England, and winning the European Cup during his time with Nottingham Forest.

He also had a distinguished managerial career, beginning with QPR before also taking charge at Sheffield Wednesday, Birmingham and Crystal Palace.

A statement on the Birmingham City's official website www.bcfc.com read: "Everybody at Birmingham City FC would like to send our best wishes to club legend Trevor Francis following news that he is recovering in hospital from a suspected heart attack.

"The former Blues striker and manager is much loved by everybody associated with the club and we'd like to wish Trevor a speedy recovery."

Hospital spokeswoman Janet Mee said: "Trevor Francis has been admitted to the Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. I am unable to confirm any other details."

Francis, who remains the youngest player to have featured in a first-team game for Birmingham having made his debut in September 1970 at the age of 16 years and 139 days, is regarded as one of the finest players to have played for the club and helped them win promotion back to the old Division One in 1972.

He went on to score the winning goal for Forest in the 1979 European Cup final against Malmo, before helping the team reach the 1980 final against Hamburg, although he missed the showpiece match due to injury as Brian Clough's side retained the title.

He left Forest in 1981, going on to play for Manchester City, Sampdoria, Atalanta and Rangers.

He won 52 England caps and represented his country at the 1982 World Cup, and worked as a player-manager at QPR and Sheffield Wednesday, with whom he reached the League Cup and FA Cup finals in 1993, losing both to Arsenal.

He took over as Birmingham boss in 1996, and led them to the 2001 League Cup final where they lost to Liverpool on penalties. Since leaving Blues he has had a spell as manager of Crystal Palace from 2001 to 2003 and worked extensively as a television

[mrbojangles]

Obviously I hope he has a speedy recovery. I have heard he is having a Stent fitted, which is probably why they think he will be released so quickly. A mate of mine had it done and he was up and about in no time at all. What they can do nowadays, to what not so long ago would have been life threatening, is quite unbelieveable.

[smokie36]

Best of luck to him...he was a cracking player!

[Bagwan]

I am surprised that he was admitted to the Heartlands hospital. It wouldn't have been my choice. Surely he has BUPA to back him so that the Nuffield at Edgbaston would have been my preference or even the excellent Solihull hospital. I hope he recovers quickly as I have fond memories of his artistry and deadly finishing.