Willis Francis

Willis David Francis (born 26 July 1985) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League. He is currently manager of Basford United.

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 Blackpool 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. His first goal for the club came in the 2006–07 season against Aylesbury United in December.

After a spell as assistant manager at Basford United, in December 2017 Francis was appointed joint manager of Long Eaton United alongside Martin Clarke. They left the club the following year. In January 2025 Francis was appointed manager of Basford United, with John Ramshaw as his assistant.