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CLUBS SALUTE LEGEND FRANCIS

By Tom Blackett

TOP CLASS: Francis Lee

BOLTON Wanderers and Derby County have paid tribute to former striker Francis Lee, who has died at the age of 79.
The ex-Manchester City and England star began his career at Bolton and scored 106 goals in just 210 appearances from 1959 to 1967.
In September 1967, Lee moved to Manchester City for a £65,000 fee. He went on to enjoy great success with the Maine Road club, including winning the First Division in 1967-68, the FA Cup in 1968-69 and the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1969-70.
Lee made the switch to Derby in 1974 and helped the Ra...

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