Simon Francis

[tottenham541]

Do you have something against every player that's left us?

Ha ha I rated Francis as one of our best right backs we ever had, do you ? I rated Bilel did you ? They have both gone on to bigger things, lots of fans love to hate Bilel are you one of them ? I'm not:smile:

 

[danburyshrimper]

Its ironic Francis talks about " day dreaming on the pitch" ... as this was the one thing i felt was holding him back in his Roots Hall days. He had all the attributes to become a top player ; pace , strength , good in the air , quick feet , could swing in a decent cross , tackle with a great shot on him too. ( i remember how well he played as a striker for us at elland Road once ) ..... but once or twice in every game he seemed to switch off and you could actually see him gazing into the crowd or looking at the clouds !!!! It was a shame the Blues management didnt get hold of him ( & Hammill at LB ) and get them to focus. I guess being young it was easy to party hard and still get by.
Out of loyalty ive had him in my Fantasy team , but as the Cherries start plummeting he's on borrowed time !!!

 

[KrustyTheKray]

Probably one of if not the most overrated full back we've had at the club. Was ok going forward, but how poor was he at simple defending. Wasn't sorry to see him leave tbh.

He was no Dean Austin.

 

[Jam_Man]

So overrated he has played at a decent level his entire career.

 

[danburyshrimper]

Probably one of if not the most overrated full back we've had at the club. Was ok going forward, but how poor was he at simple defending. Wasn't sorry to see him leave tbh.

He was no Dean Austin.

I guess you never saw Gary Poole then ? ... or Paul Roberts ?!!!

 

[WESTY_SUFC]

Probably one of if not the most overrated full back we've had at the club. Was ok going forward, but how poor was he at simple defending. Wasn't sorry to see him leave tbh.

He was no Dean Austin.

Wouldnt he be one of the most underrated full backs we've had! He has achieved more than what a lot of people expected.

 

[Kristof]

Captaining Bournemouth today whilst playing at centre half in their Derby at Southampton

 

[tottenham541]

Captaining Bournemouth today whilst playing at centre half in their Derby at Southampton

he also looks out of his depth at centre back in the premiership, must play him at right back if you ask me.

 

[Greenelk]

Just given Swansea a penalty, which Shelvey converted to make it 2-2

 

[manor15]

Interesting article and interview with him in the Echo today http://m.echo-news.co.uk/sport/1414...ped_me_reach_Premier_League_with_Bournemouth/

Interesting article...................................particularly the comments about his (party) time at Southend!

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...oving-late-run-on-the-big-stage-a6697606.html

Strangely seems to contradict a lot of what he says about his time here in this article though.

 

[turkishm]

I guess you never saw Gary Poole then ? ... or Paul Roberts ?!!!

Poole, my god what a waste of 400,000, if only we had that type of money now.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

He didn't look too shabby yesterday did he?

 

[bazzashrimper]

Always liked him, shame he feels his years here were "wasted".

I don't think it's a slur on the club, but more him saying he was not trying to push himself. Too much partying etc.

 

[Spenser]

Poole, my god what a waste of 400,000, if only we had that type of money now.

Remember Mr Fry informing us that Poole was a 'class act'.
He forgot to mention that he meant third class

 

[wivs]

In Premier team of the day for his performance against Crystal Palace according to the current bun today.
Good luck to him.

 

[blueveined]

Sent off yesterday for Bournemouth.

 

[Firestorm]

Sent off yesterday for Bournemouth.

For what Howe said was the best tackle of the season.
very harsh decision in my mind

 

[rlb999]

Given that his weakness was defending, well done to him for ending up as a premiership centre half and captaining his team. It's like saying Coker will do the same thing in 5 years.

 

[rigsby]

Given that his weakness was defending, well done to him for ending up as a premiership centre half and captaining his team. It's like saying Coker will do the same thing in 5 years.

Not really his weakness is set-pieces and a refusal to cross the ball:winking:

 

[tottenham541]

Wow Simon Francis has just signed a new 3 year contract at Bournemouth, goodluck to him:thumbsup: