Ray Freeman (footballer)

Raymond Freeman (1944 – 27 January 2019) was an English former 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]

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


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