Memories Of Francis Lee

michael brown wrote:

Never seemed to be out of the headlines when I was a young aspiring footballer between 1968 and 1972 - he was a tour de force who constantly rattled other sides defences. A real character in the true sense of the word and brought much enjoyment to a lot of people as I recall.
One goal I recall when he played for Derby County in his later playing years was out of this world - he was midway between the half way line and the penalty box on the far outside left - he cut inside went past two defenders' lunges before unleashing an absolute screamer that flew from 30 yards straight into the top right hand corner. Pick that out!

paul meadows wrote:

just wanted to say what a brilliant player franny was, he was my hero when i was younger and he will always be my hero... thanks for all the lovely memories ...

Keith Hughes wrote:

How many players have beaten his strike rate at top level? Can't think of many? circa 1 every 2.1 games - fantastic for a winger/sometimes striker (ps I'm a liverpool supporter aged 55) - remember watching a very young Francis Lee score for Bolton at Anfield in the sixties. We were told that he would be signing for liverpool after the game - unfortunately it never happened

mike dean wrote:
Subject: lee one pen

Back at Maine Road with Derby having fun and games with big Joe Corrigan.
Also a few years earlier striking the tea ladies geezer at the Platt Lane just "warming up" before kick off.

David Shepherd

Franny was my favourite player when I was a teenager. He scored some good goals and had a terrific shot.