Francis retired in 1994 after a 24-year taking part in profession which included spells in the US, Italy, Scotland and Australia.
He grew to become a revered supervisor, reaching the FA Cup and League Cup finals with Sheffield Wednesday and was additionally recurrently heard as a commentator on tv.
But it surely was for his on-pitch exploits that he’ll be most remembered, with Robson agreeing that he’ll go down as a legend of the sport on this nation.
“He was a wonderful participant, a health fanatic, actually fast,” he added.
“He may rating nice targets and when he performed for Sampdoria over in Italy, he was one of many followers’ favourites, as a result of he was so good.
“He wasn’t afraid to tackle challenges and that’s why he performed in so many nations and why he was so profitable.”
Everybody at United wish to echo Bryan’s phrases and our ideas are with Trevor’s household at this very unhappy time.
