James Francis (Trevor Francis’ Son) Wiki, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Height, Biography & Facts

James Francis is the son of Trevor Francis, the legendary English footballer who became Britain’s first £1 million player in 1979. James followed in his father’s footsteps and became a footballer himself, playing for clubs like Birmingham City, Oxford United, and Walsall. He also had a brief stint as a manager of Solihull Moors in 2013. Here are some facts about James Francis, his life, and his career.

Early Life, Age & Birthday

James Francis was born in 1987 in Birmingham, England. As of 2023, he is 36 years old. He is the eldest son of Trevor Francis and his first wife, Kathleen ‘Kitty’ Wellman, who was the daughter of director William A. Wellman. James has a younger brother named Matthew and two younger sisters named Corie and Jolie. He also has a half-sister named Rebecca from his father’s second marriage to Carla Deen Ankney.

James grew up in a football-loving family and was influenced by his father’s success on the pitch. He attended Solihull School and played for the school team. He also trained with his father’s club, Birmingham City, and signed a professional contract with them in 1988.

Football Career

James Francis made his debut for Birmingham City in 1989 as a midfielder. He played 17 games for the club and scored one goal. He also had loan spells at Oxford United and Walsall before leaving Birmingham in 1992.

He then joined the Scottish club Dundee United, where he played for two seasons and scored four goals in 35 appearances. He also helped the club reach the Scottish Cup final in 1994, where they lost to Rangers.

In 1994, he moved to Norway and signed up for SK Brann. He played 18 games for the club and scored two goals. He also played in the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup against Liverpool.

He returned to England in 1995 and joined Stoke City on a free transfer. He played 12 games for the club and scored one goal. He then had a short spell at Northampton Town before retiring from professional football in 1996.

Managerial Career

After retiring from playing, James Francis became a coach and worked with various youth teams. In 2013, he was appointed as the manager of Solihull Moors, a non-league club in the National League North. He took over from Marcus Bignot, who left to join Grimsby Town.

James Francis led Solihull Moors to a seventh-place finish in his first season in charge. However, he resigned from his post in October 2014 after a poor start to the new season. He cited personal reasons for his decision and thanked the club for their support.

Family Details

James Francis (Trevor Francis’ Son) is the eldest child of Trevor Francis, the legendary English footballer who became Britain’s first £1 million player in 1979. James was born in Birmingham, England, to Trevor and his first wife, Kathleen ‘Kitty’ Wellman, who was the daughter of director William A. Wellman. James has a younger brother named Matthew and two younger sisters named Corie and Jolie. He also has a half-sister named Rebecca from his father’s second marriage to Carla Deen Ankney.

James grew up in a football-loving family and was influenced by his father’s success on the pitch. He followed in his father’s footsteps and became a footballer himself, playing for clubs like Birmingham City, Oxford United, Walsall, Dundee United, SK Brann, Stoke City, and Northampton Town. He also had a brief stint as a manager of Solihull Moors in 2013.

James Francis WIKI/BIO

Name	James Francis
Birthday	1987
Age	36 years old
Birthplace	Birmingham, England
Zodiac	Aries
Parents	Trevor Francis Kathleen ‘Kitty’ Wellman
Siblings	Matthew, Corie, Jolie, and Rebecca (half-sister)
Wife	Sarah Francis
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Name Not Known
Kids	Jack, Harry, and Molly
Career	Former footballer and manager
Net Worth	$1 million (estimated)
Height	6 feet (183 cm)
Weight	176 lbs (80 kg)
Hair Color	Blond
Eyes Color	Blue
Education	Solihull School
Ethnicity	White
Nationality	British
Religion	Christian
Instagram	jamesfrancis
Homepage	Dreshare.com

Trevor Francis’ Death Cause

According to the news reports, Trevor Francis died of a heart attack at his home in Marbella, Spain, on Monday, July 24, 2023. He was 69 years old. He had a history of heart problems and underwent quadruple bypass surgery in 2012.

Trevor Francis was a legendary footballer who became Britain’s first £1 million player when he joined Nottingham Forest from Birmingham City in 1979. He scored the winning goal for Forest in the 1979 European Cup final against Malmö and won the trophy again the following year. He also played for England 52 times and scored 12 goals. He later became a manager and coached Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield Wednesday, Birmingham City, and Crystal Palace.

Controversy

James Francis, the son of former England footballer Trevor Francis, who was accused of stealing from the home of another former footballer, Lee Hendrie. James Francis was a cleaning company supervisor who visited Hendrie’s mansion in 2011 to assess the cost of cleaning the property. He left his fingerprints in a cottage attached to the mansion, where Hendrie and his wife claimed that several items were stolen, including football shirts, a mobile phone, sunglasses, shoes, golf clubs, and a bag.

James Francis denied any involvement in the burglary and said he may have touched some objects while preparing a quote for the cleaning job. The prosecution relied on fingerprint evidence to prove his guilt, but the defense argued that the case was full of inaccuracies and lies. The defense also revealed that Hendrie’s wife had submitted a false insurance claim form after the burglary, which was not disclosed to them by the Crown Prosecution Service until the second day of the trial.

The jury took only an hour to find James Francis not guilty of burglary and cleared him of all charges. James Francis and his family said they were relieved and happy with the verdict, but also questioned why the case was brought against him in the first place. They said he had endured two years of hell and worry because of the prosecution’s failure to produce vital information. They also thanked their legal team, their witnesses, and the jury for their support.

Personal Life, Wife & Kids

According to some media sources, James Francis is married to Sarah Francis, whom he met at Solihull School. They have three children together: Jack, Harry, and Molly. James is also a grandfather to Jack’s son, Alfie. However, the exact information related to his marriage has not been confirmed yet.

James Francis is close to his father and often attends his events and matches. He also supports his father’s charity work and participates in his celebrity tennis tournaments.

James Francis is an avid golfer and enjoys playing with his friends and family. He also likes to travel and visit different places around the world.

Net Worth

James Francis has an estimated net worth of $1 million as of 2023. He earned most of his money from his football career and his managerial stint at Solihull Moors. He also inherited some wealth from his mother, who passed away in 2017.

Height/Weight

James Francis is 6 feet (183 cm) tall and weighs around 176 lbs (80 kg). He has blond hair and blue eyes.

Facts & Trivia

• James was named after his grandfather, James Grover Franciscus, who was an American actor best known for his roles in Naked City, Mr. Novak, and Longstreet.
• James Francis scored his only goal for Birmingham City against West Bromwich Albion in a 2-1 win in 1989.

• Francis played alongside Paul Gascoigne at Dundee United in 1994.
• James Francis was involved in a burglary case in 2013 when he was accused of stealing designer goods from former Aston Villa player Lee Hendrie’s home. He was cleared of all charges after a trial.
• Francis has a tattoo of a lion on his left arm.

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