Kevin Francis (footballer, born 1967)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kevin Francis | ||
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Retired | ||
| Number | N/A | ||
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:50, 12 September 2006 (UTC) | |||
Kevin Francis is a retired professional footballer. In 202 appearances (5 as a sub) for Stockport County, he scored 117 goals. This eventually won him the honor of "County Player of the Century." He played for Derby, Stockport, Birmingham Oxford, Stockport, Exeter, Hull. Though he was born in England, he played his national football for Saint Kitts and Nevis. He qualified for this through his parents, who were both born on the tiny Caribbean island. He played his first matches international matches in the Caribbean Cup, April 1st, 3rd and 5th, 1998
References
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http://archive.theoxfordtimes.net/1998/3/19/86520.html Article on Francis's call up http://www.stockportcounty.premiumtv.co.uk/page/PastPlayersDetail/0,,10419~407060,00.html Article about "County Player of the Century"