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English footballer (1962–2024)

Clive Freeman
Personal information
Full name Clive Richard Freeman
Date of birth (1962-09-12)12 September 1962
Place of birth Leeds, England
Date of death 3 September 2024(2024-09-03) (aged 61)
Position(s) Left-back, midfielder
Youth career
1990 Bridlington Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1990–1992 Swansea City 14 (0)
1991–1992 → Carlisle United (loan) 4 (0)
1992–1993 Altrincham 32 (9)
1993–1994 Doncaster Rovers 25 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Clive Freeman (12 September 1962 – 3 September 2024) was an English footballer who played as a left-sided attacking full-back or midfielder for Swansea City, Carlisle United, Altrincham, and Doncaster Rovers. He later served as a coach and assistant manager at Guiseley A.F.C., Buxton, Ossett Town and Goole A.F.C.

He famously scored the November 1992 BBC Goal of the Month for Altrincham against Chester City F.C. in the second round of the FA Cup, and was noted for his ball striking ability from range and at set pieces.

Career

Freeman started his career in the lower leagues, appearing for Collingham, Farsley Celtic and Doncaster Rovers, before joining Bridlington where he was an FA Vase finalist. He was signed for Swansea by Terry Yorath but was unable to force his way into the team, and so went to Carlisle on loan. After being released by Swansea in the summer of 1992, he attended successful trials at Altrincham where he signed permanently. He was a first team regular in an unfamiliar position of left-back, but made significant contributions to the club with important goals. Despite finishing top scorer he was released, and joined Doncaster Rovers where he stayed for one season. He subsequently returned to non-league football with A.F.C. Emley, Bradford Park Avenue and Guiseley where he was later player-coach, and assistant manager.

Death

Freeman died on 3 September 2024, at the age of 61.

References

  1. ^ "Cup progress new goal for shooting star Clive". Yorkshire Evening Post. 11 October 2002.
  2. ^ "Players of the Past". www.swanseacity.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  3. "Clive Freeman". doncasterrovers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 8 August 2009.
  4. "Freeman departs as Ossett assistant". www.nonleagueyorkshire.com. 30 November 2014.
  5. "Goole AFC History". www.gooleafc.com.
  6. ^ "Altrincham Football Club Legends Section Nine, Profiles 28-30". The Alty Files.
  7. "Former Player Clive Freeman Passes Away". Altrincham F.C. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.

Sources

  • Clive Freeman at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database


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