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Simon Francis

Born: February 16, 1985 (age 40)

Height: 6' 4" (193cm)

Hometown: Nottingham, England
Nationality: England flag English

Position: Right-back
Simon Francis
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Career History
Senior2002-2004Bradford City
2004-2006Sheffield United
→ 2005Grimsby Town (loan)
→ 2005-2006Tranmere Rovers (loan)
2006-2010Southend United
2010-2012Charlton Athletic
→ 2011-2012Bournemouth (loan)
2012-2020Bournemouth
Sports Mole has 237 articles about Simon Francis. Articles 1 to 40:
AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho with General manager Tiago Pinto before the match on July 25, 2021
Bournemouth unveil former Roma chief as president of football operations
Bournemouth announce the appointment of former Roma chief Tiago Pinto as the club's first-ever president of football operations.
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang poses with the FA Cup on August 1, 2020
Monday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kalidou Koulibaly, Philippe Coutinho
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Monday, August 17.
5 years ago
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against Norwich City on July 1, 2020
Transfer latest: Arsenal agree new deal with Aubameyang?
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
5 years ago
Bournemouth's Simon Francis pictured in February 2020
Out-of-contract duo Simon Francis, Andrew Surman leave Bournemouth
The pair played key roles in the club's rise to the Premier League.
5 years ago
Bournemouth players celebrate Dominic Solanke's goal against Leicester City in the Premier League on July 12, 2020
Preview: Everton vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
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5 years ago
Bournemouth players celebrate Dominic Solanke's goal against Leicester City in the Premier League on July 12, 2020
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Southampton, including team news and predicted lineups.
5 years ago
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on July 11, 2020
Preview: Manchester City vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League fixture between Manchester City and Bournemouth, including team news and predicted lineups.
5 years ago
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe pictured on July 1, 2020
Eddie Howe puts his trust in Bournemouth's 'old guard'
Dan Gosling started his first game since February as Bournemouth ended a losing streak with a 0-0 draw against Tottenham.
5 years ago
Leicester City players celebrate Jamie Vardy's 100th Premier League goal after scoring against Crystal Palace on July 4, 2020
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Leicester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
5 years ago
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on July 6, 2020
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday night's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
5 years ago
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on June 30, 2020
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Bournemouth, including team news and predicted lineups.
5 years ago
General view of Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium taken August 2018
Bournemouth: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2020
Keep track of all of Bournemouth's confirmed summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
5 years ago
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe on February 1, 2020
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Sports Mole previews Wednesday night's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
5 years ago
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe shakes hands with Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson in December 2019
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between relegation-threatened Bournemouth and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and lineups.
5 years ago
Barcelona's Anssumane 'Ansu' Fati celebrates scoring their second goal
Thursday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Ansu Fati, Ryan Fraser, David Luiz
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Thursday, June 18.
5 years ago
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on October 2, 2019
Transfer latest: Barcelona to offer Lionel Messi deal until 2023?
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
5 years ago
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz pictured in May 2020
Wednesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Kai Havertz, Willian, Ansu Fati
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Wednesday, June 17.
5 years ago
Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser pictured in December 2019
Ryan Fraser rejects Bournemouth contract extension
The Cherries have agreed deals with four other players.
5 years ago
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on February 2, 2020
Thursday's papers: Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, Kai Havertz
Jadon Sancho and Ryan Bertrand lead the rumours on Thursday.
5 years ago
Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser pictured in December 2019
Tottenham Hotspur handed Ryan Fraser boost?
Tottenham Hotspur-linked Ryan Fraser is set to turn down the chance to sign a new short-term deal with Bournemouth, according to a report.
5 years ago
David Brooks celebrates scoring for Bournemouth on April 13, 2019
How Bournemouth could line up for their first game back
Sports Mole looks at how Bournemouth could line up in their first Premier League game back against Crystal Palace.
5 years ago
Bournemouth's Callum Wilson celebrates scoring their third goal on January 21, 2020
Bournemouth's most valuable players
Sports Mole takes a look at the most valuable players in the Bournemouth squad.
5 years ago
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho on March 10, 2020
Coronavirus latest: Which teams could benefit from Premier League postponement?
With football on lockdown across Europe, Sports Mole looks at which Premier League clubs could benefit from the suspension of play given their form and fitness.
5 years ago
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe on February 1, 2020
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace, including team news and predicted lineups.
5 years ago
Nathan Ake celebrates scoring for Bournemouth on February 1, 2020
Ten-man Bournemouth hold on for crucial win over Aston Villa
The Cherries made it back-to-back league wins thanks to first-half goals from Philip Billing and Nathan Ake.
5 years ago
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe on January 4, 2020
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion.
5 years ago
David Moyes in charge of West Ham United on May 13, 2018
Preview: West Ham United vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Bournemouth, including team news and predicted lineups.
5 years ago
Lewis Dunk celebrates for Brighton on December 5, 2019
Lewis Dunk could return for Brighton against Bournemouth
The Seagulls captain has been struggling with a virus.
5 years ago
Crystal Palace's Jeffrey Schlupp celebrates scoring their first goal with Wilfried Zaha and Luka Milivojevic on December 3, 2019
Ten-man Crystal Palace beat Bournemouth to move up to fifth
The substitute scored a late winner at home to Bournemouth.
5 years ago
Gary Cahill in action for Crystal Palace against former side Chelsea on November 9, 2019
Crystal Palace without trio ahead of Bournemouth game
Crystal Palace will again be missing Gary Cahill for the visit of Bournemouth.
5 years ago
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson pictured on November 23, 2019
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday's Premier League fixture between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.
5 years ago
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho pictured on November 26, 2019
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bournemouth - predictions, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
5 years ago
Steve Cook in action for Bournemouth on February 2, 2019
Steve Cook slams "inexcusable" Bournemouth first-half performance
The Cherries face Jose Mourinho's Tottenham next weekend.
5 years ago
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo celebrates on November 7, 2019
Nuno Espirito Santo delighted with first-half performance in Bournemouth win
Joao Moutinho and Raul Jimenez were on target for the visitors at the Vitality Stadium.
5 years ago
Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores watches on on September 28, 2019
Preview: Watford vs. AFC Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Watford's clash with Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, including a prediction, team news and predicted lineups.
6 years ago
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe pictured on September 15, 2019
Preview: AFC Bournemouth vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews AFC Bournemouth's meeting with Norwich City in the Premier League on Saturday, including predictions, team news and predicted lineups.
6 years ago
Simon Francis goes off injured for Bournemouth on December 26, 2018
Bournemouth receive triple fitness boost ahead of West Ham visit
The trio all played in the midweek Carabao Cup defeat by Burton.
6 years ago
Boournemouth manager Eddie Howe pictured on September 20, 2019
Eddie Howe: 'We must put on a show against West Ham'
A much-changed Cherries side were beaten by the League One club.
6 years ago
Burton Albion's Nathan Broadhead celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on September 25, 2019
Burton Albion dump Bournemouth out of EFL Cup despite floodlight failures
The Brewers are into the last 16.
6 years ago
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured in September 14, 2019
Preview: Southampton vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday night's Premier League south coast derby between Southampton and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
6 years ago
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool34257280324882
2Arsenal341813363293467
3Newcastle UnitedNewcastle341951065442162
4Manchester CityMan City34187966432361
5Chelsea34179859401960
6Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest341861053411260
7Aston Villa3416995449557
8Fulham34149115046451
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton34131295655151
10Bournemouth3413111053411250
11Brentford34147135850849
12Crystal Palace341112114347-445
13Wolverhampton WanderersWolves34125175161-1041
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd34109153947-839
15Everton34814123441-738
16Tottenham HotspurSpurs34114196256637
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham3499163958-1936
18Ipswich TownIpswich3449213374-4121
19Leicester CityLeicester3446242776-4918
20Southampton3425272580-5511


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