Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 7 Aug 2026
Devon man's home becomes a museum of Mitre footballs
Simon Francis has turned his home into a shrine to Mitre footballs, with 79 on display.
Francis
player
Who
Simon Francis
What
Collected 79 Mitre footballs
Where
Devon home
Started
12 years ago
What happened. Simon Francis has amassed a collection of 79 Mitre footballs, displayed above his stairs in his Devon home, inspired by Soccer AM.
- Collection includes balls dating back decades.
- Favourite is the Mitre Pro-Max from 1992.
- Bought via auctions, charity shops, and fairs.
“This is a collection of footballs that nobody else really wanted, hence why they now live in my home with me.”
— Simon Francis
Francis has no plans to stop expanding his unique collection.
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