Willis Francis

Willis David Francis (born 26 July 1985) is an English footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League.

Willis Francis
Personal information
Full name Willis David Francis
Date of birth (1985-07-26) 26 July 1985
Place of birth Nottingham, England
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Arnold Town
Youth career
1999–2002 Notts County
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2004 Notts County 12 (0)
2004 → Grantham Town (loan) 3 (0)
2004–2005 Grantham Town 61 (3)
2005–2007 Rugby Town 43 (3)
2007–2008 Glapwell ? (?)
2008 Rugby Town 12 (0)
2008–2009 Carlton Town ? (?)
2009 Hucknall Town ? (?)
2009–2010 Rainworth Miners Welfare ? (?)
2010– Arnold Town ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:48, 28 August 2011 (UTC)

Career

Francis came through the youth team of Notts County and made his debut for the club whilst he was a third year apprentice, in a 1–1 draw with Blackpool on 30 November 2002. In February 2004 he joined Grantham Town on work experience.[1] He was released by County in March 2004 and rejoined Grantham for the remainder of the 2003–04 season, and was named Player of the Year in the following season for the club.[1] In November 2005 he joined Southern League Premier Division side Rugby Town on a free transfer and made his debut in the same month away at Northwood.[2] He missed part of the 2005–06 season due to a family illness.[2] His first goal for the club came in the 2006–07 season against Aylesbury United in December.[2] He left in September 2007 to join Northern Counties East League side Glapwell, but rejoined Rugby in January 2008 following Rod Brown's appointment.[2] However, in March 2008 he was released from the club having failing to nail down a regular spot in the team.[3]

References
  1. "Willis Francis Player Profile". 28 August 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
  2. "Willis Francis". 28 August 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
  3. "One Midfielder In - One Out at Rugby". 10 March 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
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