Sooooper, super John, sooooper, super John, sooooper, super John€ super Johnny Francis. Not many players are accorded a chant that is both distinctive, and unique to the player. But that was the chant and song that was bestowed on flying winger and chunky striker John Francis at Burnley. It can be no coincidence that the team of 1991/92 contained four cult figures. It was an iconic team; it was an iconic season and marked the beginning of the long climb back to the top. If there was one game that cemented his status it was away at Plymouth Argyle in the end of season play-offs in 1993/94. Plymouth and manager Shilton had been to Burnley for the first leg and bruised and kicked their way to a 0-0 draw. They were confident they would dispose of Burnley back in Plymouth so much so they even booked their coaches for the Wembley Final. Super John had other ideas. Despite the hostile atmosphere, despite the most appalling racist abuse directed at him, he scored two almost identical, solo goals, racing away from the pack and slotting the ball home. He remains in football youth coaching and working in schools.
