Remembering Trevor Francis: Britain's First £1m Footballer and Nottingham Forest Legend
Trevor Francis, the legendary footballer who scored the decisive goal in Nottingham Forest's 1979 European Cup final victory, has passed away at the age of 69. Francis, known as the first £1 million footballer, played a crucial role in Forest's remarkable success under manager Brian Clough, winning promotion, the top-flight title, and back-to-back European Cups. His goal against Malmo in the final confirmed Forest's status as "Miracle Men." Francis will be remembered as a superstar and a key figure in the club's history.