Willis David Francis (born 26 July 1985) is an English

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who played as a midfielder in the

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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

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on 30 November 2002. In February 2004 he joined Grantham Town on work experience. 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. 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. He missed part of the 2005–06 season due to a family illness. His first goal for the club came in the 2006–07 season against Aylesbury United in December. He left in September 2007 to join Northern Counties East League side

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, but rejoined Rugby in January 2008 following Rod Brown's appointment. However, in March 2008 he was released from the club having failing to nail down a regular spot in the team.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Francis, Willis 1985 births Living people Footballers from Nottingham English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Notts County F.C. players Grantham Town F.C. players Rugby Town F.C. players Glapwell F.C. players Carlton Town F.C. players Hucknall Town F.C. players Rainworth Miners Welfare F.C. players Arnold Town F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players