title: Ray Freeman (footballer)
text: # 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.
  
  ## Playing career
  
  As a player, Freeman played in the United States and for English clubs including Cambridge United.
  
  ## Style of play
  
  Freeman mainly operated as a wing-half and was known for his creativity and combativeness.
  
  ## Managerial career
  
  At the age of twenty-seven, Freeman was appointed manager of Norwegian side Brann.
  
  ## 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.
  
  ## Death
  
  Freeman died on 27 January 2019.
  
  