Raymond Freeman (1944 – 27 January 2019) was an English former football player and manager.
Freeman was born in Sawston, England. [1]
As a player, Freeman played in the United States and for English clubs including Cambridge United. [2]
Freeman mainly operated as a wing-half and was known for his creativity and combativeness. [3]
At the age of twenty-seven, Freeman was appointed manager of Norwegian side Brann. [4]
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]
Freeman died on 27 January 2019. [6]
Raymond Freeman (1944 – 27 January 2019) was an English former football player and manager.
Freeman was born in Sawston, England. [1]
As a player, Freeman played in the United States and for English clubs including Cambridge United. [2]
Freeman mainly operated as a wing-half and was known for his creativity and combativeness. [3]
At the age of twenty-seven, Freeman was appointed manager of Norwegian side Brann. [4]
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]
Freeman died on 27 January 2019. [6]