Career
Francis came through the youth team of N ottinghamshire 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. 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 2005-2006 season due to a family illness.
His first goal for the club came in the 2006-2007 season against Aylesbury United in December. He left in September 2007 to join Northern Counties East League side Glapwell, 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
