fˈɑːloʊɪŋ saʊθˈɛndz ɹˌɛlᵻɡˈeɪʃən ɪn tə lˈiːɡ tˈuː, fɹˈænsɪs stˈeɪɾᵻd ðæt hiː hæd nˈoʊ dɪzˈaɪɚ tə lˈiːv ðə ɹˈɛlᵻɡˌeɪɾᵻd klˈʌb.
Following Southend's relegation in to League Two, Francis stated that he had no desire to leave the relegated club.