Neil Freeman (English footballer)
Neil Freeman (born 16 February 1955) is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League. He started his career as a youth player at home-town club Northampton Town, but turned professional with Arsenal in 1972. He was released in March 1974 without having played for the first team.[3] He then played for Grimsby Town, Southend United, Birmingham City, Walsall, Huddersfield Town, Peterborough United and Northampton Town.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Neil Freeman[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 February 1955[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Northampton,[1] England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1971–1972 | Northampton Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1974 | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
| 1974–1976 | Grimsby Town | 33 | (0) |
| 1976–1978 | Southend United | 69 | (0) |
| 1978–1981 | Birmingham City | 31 | (0) |
| 1980 | → Walsall (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 1981 | → Huddersfield Town (loan) | 18 | (0) |
| 1981–1982 | Peterborough United | 41 | (0) |
| 1982–1983 | Northampton Town | 22 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
After retiring from football, he joined the police.[3]
References
- "Neil Freeman". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- Rollin, Jack, ed. (1980). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1980–81. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 62. ISBN 0362 02017 5.
- Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 88. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- "Neil Freeman". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 7 May 2009.
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