Ray Freeman (footballer) explained

Raymond Freeman (1944 – 27 January 2019) was an English football player and manager.

Early life

Freeman was born in Sawston, England.^[1]

Playing career

As a player, Freeman played in the United States and for English clubs including Cambridge United.^[2]

Style of play

Freeman mainly operated as a wing-half and was known for his creativity and combativeness.^[3]

Managerial career

At the age of twenty-seven, Freeman was appointed manager of Norwegian side Brann.^[4]

Personal life

After helping Brann win the 1972 Norwegian Football Cup as manager, Freeman became the first person in history to be honored as an honorary citizen in Bergen, Norway.^[5]

Death

Freeman died on 27 January 2019.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: How a fierce Cambridge United midfielder conquered Norway. cambridge-news.co.uk.
2. Web site: 1970s Cambridge Evening News articles and Saffron Walden Weekly News articles about Ray Freeman.
3. Web site: Ray Freeman 1944-2019.
4. Web site: Former Stevenage football captain who 'conquered' Norway. thecomet.net.
5. Web site: The forgotten story of ... Ray Freeman, the 'madman' manager and trailblazer. theguardian.com.
6. Web site: Ray Freeman er død: – Kan takke ham for at jeg fikk. ba.no.