Ethan from Cobblers Past interviews ex-cobbler Chris Freestone on his time at the Cobblers and his time after the Cobblers. Also what he thinks of the squad now.
What was your favourite moment from your time at Northampton and why?
I have a few favourite moments, but if I had to choose it would be the 2 goals against West Ham that was a great team performance throughout just capped by me scoring. the Hat trick at Plymouth away as it was my first professional one. the come back against Bristol Rovers in the semi's which we literally won in the tunnel and the Wembley play off final obviously not the result but it was always my dream and goal to play there.
Who was the craziest player you played with and why?
The craziest player actually I would say my 3 travel brothers Carl Heggs, Charlie Bishop and James Hunt. We had some fantastic times and always had a laugh with each other each of them as mad as the other but I won’t go into any more detail than that.
You’ve played for many clubs throughout your career, what’s the best thing about that?
The best thing about playing professional football was it was a hobby and a dream never a job it was always a privilege and that’s how you have to treat it. Playing for other clubs allowed me to improve my knowledge of the game working under various coaches and managers.
You’ve been at some of the Cobblers games this season for BBC Radio Northampton, what do you think about team? What’s needed?
I think the team is stabilising now under Keith Curle and he’s doing an excellent job although it’s still in a transitional phase as he has been working with other managers players they look more organised and there’s no fear in the team they have a belief there now that wasn’t there before. Keith still needs a couple of players but those that have the right attitude as well as the ability. I would like to see a regular goal scorer in the team one that gets lots of tap ins and rebounds.
What’s the one thing that Sticks out from your football career and why?
The one thing that sticks out in my career was that I have lived my dream and achieved the 2 goals I wanted to when I was a child to be a Professional footballer and to play at Wembley and I had one hell of a ride. I played for some great clubs and some fantastic managers and met some amazing people along the way.
What is life like now after you’ve retired from professional football?
Life has been another journey since I finished professionally as I haven’t finished playing yet. I have constantly looked to improve my knowledge of the game, studying and even coaching other coaches to achieve their qualifications and I am looking into getting into football management again but at a professional level I’ve done Academies, non-league and even International management so I’m looking at the next stage. I have my A licence and I am currently doing a Master’s Degree in coaching and possibly looking at going abroad to manage unless an opportunity arises over here.
I would like to thank Chris for his time and allowing me to interview him.
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