In 1970 the hottest young striker in the game signed a boot deal with Stylo Matchmakers. The player was none other than Trevor Francis. Trevor was a fan favorite in his home city of Birmingham and the brand’s marketing grew stronger since by this point they had already had great success with world-class footballers Bobby Collins, Pele and George Best. In a 23-year career, Francis had gone from the Second Division of the early 1970s to the Premier League of the 1990s, rubbed shoulders with Cruyff and Beckenbauer in the USA, experienced the hotbed of Italian football in the 1980s, and, in one iconic moment, had stooped low to conquer European football. Clough needn’t have worried about the pressure of the price tag.
Like Liverpool‘s winger Steve Heighway. Francis was involved early enough with Stylo Matchmakers for him to wear multiple Stylo boot models. Today these boot designs have been remastered and modernised, making them a perfect fit for any players today looking for a perfect balance of comfort and style. Trevor Francis played as a forward for a number of clubs in England, Scotland, Italy and the United States. In 1979 he allegedly became Britain’s first £1 million player following his transfer from Birmingham City to Nottingham Forest. However we later discovered it was actually Manchester City’s Steve Daley who was the first to go for £1m. It’s reported that Stylo Matchmakers legend Brian Clough, actually sold Francis for a penny less than £1m to keep Francis’ ego at bay.
He scored the winning goal for Forest in the 1979 European Cup final against Malmö. He won the European Cup again with the club the following year. At an international level, Francis played for England 52 times between 1976 and 1986, scoring 12 goals, and played at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Between 1988 and 2003 Trevor Francis was a football manager, most notably with Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham City. His final managerial post was at Crystal Palace, whom he left in 2003.
Liam Brady
Liam Brady is considered one of the greatest Irish footballers of all time. He was a midfield player who played for clubs such as Arsenal, Juventus, and West Ham United, as well as the Republic of Ireland national team.
Brady was known for his exceptional technical skills, vision, and passing ability. He was a playmaker, who had the ability to dictate the tempo of the game and create scoring opportunities for his teammates. He was also known for his ability to score goals, he was a set-piece specialist, and his ability to score long-range shots. He had a great first touch and was known for his ability to control the ball in tight spaces. He was also a highly respected leader, who was known for his professionalism and work ethic.
During his time at Arsenal, he helped the team win the FA Cup in 1979 and the Football League Cup in 1987, and was named the club's Player of the Year in 1977 and 1979. He also won the Serie A title with Juventus in 1985 and was named the Italian Footballer of the Year in 1985. He was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
In summary, Liam Brady was a highly skilled and talented midfielder who had a significant impact on the game during his career. He was a player who was known for his exceptional technical ability and vision, as well as his leadership and professionalism. He was respected by fans and peers alike and his legacy continues to live on today.
