Mark Freeman
| Date of birth | 27 January 1970 |
| Place of birth | Walsall |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 86 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
Freeman was again a regular in the centre of defence for Cheltenham Town last season before his season was cut short by a back injury. Tall and strong, he is at his best when defending crosses or close-marking opponents. Although sometimes beaten for pace by nippy strikers, he relishes a physical battle against a big target man and rarely comes off second best. A big-hearted character he is one of several long-serving players who have been with the Robins since their days in the Dr Martens League. Released in the summer, he signed for Boston United but was forced to retire in February 2002 due to injury.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Town | 27 Oct 1987 | ||
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 27 Oct 1987 | 01 Jul 1988 | |
| Bilston Town | 01 Jul 1988 | ||
| Gloucester City | 04 Mar 1996 | ||
| Cheltenham Town | 04 Mar 1996 | 04 Jun 2001 | |
| Boston United | 04 Jun 2001 | 22 Feb 2002 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 | 25 | 2 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 1999 | Norwich City v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 24 Aug 1999 | Cheltenham Town v Norwich City | W |
2-1 Agg: 2-3 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Torquay United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Hartlepool United v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Hull City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Watford | L |
0-3 Agg: 0-3 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Chesterfield | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Darlington | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle | W | 5-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Exeter City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Oct 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Carlisle United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Halifax Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Rochdale | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Lincoln City v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Blackpool | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Kidderminster Harriers v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Leyton Orient | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Shrewsbury Town | W | 4-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Southend United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Barnet | W | 4-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Cardiff City v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Cardiff City v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Shrewsbury Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Torquay United v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Hull City | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Feb 2001 | Mansfield Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Darlington v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Exeter City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.