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Trevor Francis: The story of Britain’s first £1m football transfer

The former England forward died in his home in Marbella, Spain from a suspected heart attack on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Former Sheffield Wednesday and Forest player Chris Bart-Williams dies aged 49

The Owls confirmed Bart-Williams died in the United States, where he was a mentor and a coach.

The National (Scotland)

Chris Bart-Williams: Former Nottingham Forest midfielder dies aged 49

The midfielder, who also played for Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient, had been working in the United States

Evening Standard

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Tuesday briefing: The latest from Greece, as wildfires rage and thousands are evacuated

In today’s newsletter: At least 10 hospitalised, and almost 20,000 relocated from Rhodes – how the country is tackling its climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

Former Premier League star Chris Bart-Williams dies aged 49

Bart-Williams, who played for Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton among others, died in the US where he was a mentor and coach

The Independent UK

What the papers say – July 25

Greek island wildfires continue to take centre stage on front pages of Tuesday’s newspapers.

The Independent UK

‘Beyond legendary’ – Jude Bellingham pays heartfelt tribute to Trevor Francis

The former Birmingham midfielder thanked Francis for the guidance he provided.

The Independent UK

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Remember Trevor Francis for what he achieved, not what might have been

Technically gifted forward did not meet early expectations, but who could have? Injuries set him back but he was a fine player

The Guardian - UK

Football remembers Trevor Francis – Monday’s sporting social

The former Birmingham and Nottingham Forest star has died at the age of 69.

The Independent UK

Britain's first million pound footballer Trevor Francis dies of heart attack

Former England forward Trevor Francis, who was also Britain's first one million pound player, has passed away at the age of 69. His family announced on Monday that he died after suffering a heart attack.

The Times of India

Ex-footballers lead tributes to ‘wonderful gentleman’ Trevor Francis

A spokesman for the family confirmed on Monday the former Birmingham, Nottingham Forest and England striker had died following a heart attack.

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappé finds himself caught between Scrooge McDuck money pits

In today’s Football Daily: A year-long sabbatical in Riyadh, big hitters impress at the World Cup, and RIP Trevor Francis

The Guardian - UK

Britain's first million pound football player Francis dies of heart attack

Former England forward Trevor Francis, Britain’s first one million pound ($1.28 million) player, has died

The Hindu

Ex-Rangers player Trevor Francis dies age 69

Gary Lineker, Chris Kamara, Peter Shilton and Nottingham Forest are among those paying tribute to Trevor Francis following his death aged 69.

The National (Scotland)

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The Independent UK

Former England striker Trevor Francis, the first £1m player, dies aged 69

Francis guided Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham to major finals as a manager

The Independent UK

Trevor Francis: The ‘Super Boy’ who became Britain’s first £1m player

Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest smashed the British transfer record to sign Francis from Birmingham City

The Independent UK

Former England striker Trevor Francis, the first £1m player, dies at age of 69

Francis guided Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham to major finals as a manager

The National (Scotland)

Former Rangers and England striker Trevor Francis passes away aged 69

The former Ibrox frontman became the first £1miilion transfer in British football when he moved from Birmingham City to Nottingham Forest.

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Evening Standard

Trevor Francis: Britain’s first £1m footballer dies aged 69 after heart attack

Tributes pour in for the legendary scorer of Nottingham Forest’s 1979 European Cup-winning goal

The Guardian - UK

Trevor Francis, Britain’s first £1m footballer, dies aged 69

The former England forward Trevor Francis, who was the first player to be transferred in Britain for £1m, has died at the age of 69

Wales Online

Gary Newbon: The day I was a star for Leeds in defence!

Charge was brought against Leeds United manager Howard Wilkinson, who was accused of insulting a linesman

Liverpool Echo

Everton's forgotten Dubai match as man supporters 'loved to hate' came back to haunt them

Everton played Rangers in Dubai for the unofficial British Championship 35 years ago today

Manchester Evening News

"I should've banged the door down" - Manchester United failed to sign top Sir Alex Ferguson target six times

Sir Alex Ferguson always wanted to add David Hirst to his Man United squad - but he was up against a stubborn Trevor Francis who was not prepared to back down.

Daily Mirror

7 most brutal sackings after "totally shocked" Thomas Tuchel pleaded to keep Chelsea job

Thomas Tuchel reportedly pleaded with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly not to sack him during a 10 minute conference call on Wednesday morning, but he's far from the only boss to be brutally binned

Daily Mirror

Robert Lewandowski to Blackburn and other eye-raising transfers that fell through

The Poland international has become one of the deadliest strikers in world football over the last decade, but had things turned out differently he could have been turning out at Ewood Park

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