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Dougie Freedman

Born: May 25, 1974 (age 50)

Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)

Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland flag Scottish

Role: Manager
Dougie Freedman
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Career History
Senior2011-2012Crystal Palace
2012-Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole has 717 articles about Dougie Freedman. Articles 1 to 40:
Liverpool's Ben Doak and Andy Robertson pictured on October 5, 2023
Liverpool 'open' to reducing Scotsman's £30m price tag as Premier League rivals eye transfer
Crystal Palace reportedly take an interest in signing an up-and-coming Liverpool attacker, whom the Reds could be willing to let go for lower than their asking price.
14 days ago
Dougie Freedman on December 29, 2015
Crystal Palace confirm Dougie Freedman exit as 'controversial' replacement is 'lined up' for sporting director role
Crystal Palace confirm that sporting director Dougie Freedman, who has previously been linked with Man United and Newcastle, will leave the club to take up a role overseas.
38 days ago
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe pictured on May 22, 2024 [IMAGO]
Dan Ashworth replacement found: Newcastle appoint new sporting director
Newcastle United announce the appointment of Paul Mitchell as their new sporting director, following Dan Ashworth's departure to Manchester United.
294 days ago
Crystal Palace's Michael Olise pictured on May 19, 2024 [IMAGO]
Four Michael Olise replacements Crystal Palace could sign this summer
Sports Mole takes a look at four players who Crystal Palace could look to sign to replace Michael Olise, who has reportedly agreed to join Bayern Munich this summer.
305 days ago
Manchester United former manager Alex Ferguson in the stands before the matchon June 2, 2024
Sir Alex Ferguson 'meets with Crystal Palace to discuss triple Manchester United transfer'
Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly hold talks with Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman about the availability of Marc Guehi, Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise.
325 days ago
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner waves to fans after the match on May 19, 2024
Crystal Palace transfers: Is Oliver Glasner planning for life without key quartet?
Crystal Palace are making some early moves ahead of the summer transfer window, but are they building a squad around their in-demand stars or planning for life without them?
328 days ago
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe in action with Lille's Leny Yoro on December 17, 2023
Manchester United 'send scouts to watch Lille defender Leny Yoro'
Manchester United are reportedly considering a summer move for Lille defender Leny Yoro after sending scouts to watch the 18-year-old.
1 year ago
Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe on March 17, 2023
Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'to cut a quarter of all staff at Manchester United'
Manchester United's new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe plans to cut up to a quarter of the staff at the club, according to a report.
1 year ago
Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman in January 2016
Manchester United 'line up Dougie Freedman as next head of recruitment'
Manchester United are reportedly hoping to recruit Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman as the new head of recruitment at Old Trafford.
1 year ago
Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe on March 17, 2023
Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'hoping Manchester United deal will be completed by Christmas'
Sir Jim Ratcliffe hopes that his 25% purchase of Manchester United will be completed by Christmas, according to a report.
1 year ago
Former AC Milan technical director Paolo Maldini on November 16, 2022
Manchester United-linked Paolo Maldini opens up on plans for future
AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini says that he would "evaluate the offer of a high-profile foreign team" amid suggestions that Manchester United want him as their new football director.
1 year ago
Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman in January 2016
Manchester United 'set to appoint Dougie Freedman as new director of football'
Manchester United allegedly prepare to appoint Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman as their new director of football.
1 year ago
Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe on March 17, 2023
Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'wants ex-Liverpool director Michael Edwards at Manchester United'
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen to bring former Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards to Manchester United as part of his revamp, according to a report.
1 year ago
Former Paris Saint-Germain general manager and marketing executive Jean-Claude Blanc on April 7, 2019
Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'set to name Jean-Claude Blanc as Manchester United CEO'
Jean-Claude Blanc will be named Manchester United's new CEO once Sir Jim Ratcliffe's arrival is confirmed, according to a report.
1 year ago
Former AC Milan technical director Paolo Maldini on November 16, 2022
Paolo Maldini 'open to Manchester United role under Sir Jim Ratcliffe'
Former AC Milan technical director Paolo Maldini is reportedly open to discussing a move to Manchester United.
1 year ago
Nice owner Jim Ratcliffe before the match on April 20, 2023
Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'to take guidance from Sir Alex Ferguson on Manchester United overhaul'
Sir Jim Ratcliffe will seek guidance from legendary ex-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson when it comes to his overhaul of the club, according to a report.
1 year ago
Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe on March 17, 2023
Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'wants Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman at Manchester United'
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly interested in hiring Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman once his minority takeover of Manchester United is complete.
1 year ago
Crystal Palace's Luka Milivojevic and James McArthur celebrate after the match on October 27, 2019
Crystal Palace confirm Luka Milivojevic, James McArthur exits
Crystal Palace announce that Luka Milivojevic and James McArthur will leave the club at the end of the season.
2 years ago
Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha walks off after sustaining an injury on April 1, 2023
Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha to return for West Ham United clash
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson confirms that Wilfried Zaha will return to the matchday squad for Saturday's home meeting with West Ham United.
2 years ago
Rangers' Joe Aribo in action, November 25, 2021
Crystal Palace identify Joe Aribo as Conor Gallagher replacement?
Crystal Palace reportedly plan to move for Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo in the summer as loan star Conor Gallagher prepares to return to parent club Chelsea.
3 years ago
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira applauds fans after the match, January 8, 2022
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Hartlepool United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Crystal Palace and Hartlepool United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
3 years ago
Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta scores their second goal, December 28, 2021
Jean-Philippe Mateta signs permanent deal with Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace trigger their option to make Jean-Philippe Mateta's loan move from Mainz permanent, with the striker signing a four-and-a-half-year deal.
3 years ago
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira pictured in July 2021
Patrick Vieira urges Crystal Palace to be more clinical after Watford cup defeat
Hornets manager Xisco Munoz was delighted to get a first clean sheet of the campaign.
4 years ago
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira pictured in July 2021
The pressure is part of our world - Patrick Vieira ready for Premier League bow
The former Arsenal midfielder learnt a lot under Arsene Wenger but promises to be his own man at Crystal Palace.
4 years ago
Dougie Freedman of Nottingham Forest looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Nottingham Forest and Burnley at City Ground on October 20, 2015
Dougie Freedman driven by regretful Crystal Palace departure
The former striker returned to Selhurst Park in 2017 and remains sporting director at the Eagles.
4 years ago
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson on May 8, 2021.
Five highlights from Crystal Palace's Amazon docu-series
The docu-series contains footage from the 2012-13 season and retrospective interviews with key figures.
4 years ago
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson on May 8, 2021.
Crystal Palace chiefs already knew of Roy Hodgson departure
The club announced on Tuesday the long-serving boss would exit Selhurst Park this summer.
4 years ago
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson pictured on March 7, 2021
Roy Hodgson not prepared to discuss Crystal Palace future
The long-serving Eagles boss is out of contract at the end of the season.
4 years ago
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates with Son Heung-min after scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on December 6, 2020
How Tottenham Hotspur could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Wednesday's top-of-the-table Premier League tussle with Liverpool at Anfield.
4 years ago
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson on September 28, 2019
Roy Hodgson unsure about Crystal Palace's January transfer plans
Crystal Palace only signed five players during the summer transfer window.
5 years ago
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson waves to the crowd after the match against West Bromwich Albion on May 13, 2018
Roy Hodgson: 'Bakary Sako has contacted Crystal Palace'
Manager Roy Hodgson says that winger Bakary Sako is interested in securing a return to Crystal Palace.
7 years ago
Jack Wilshere in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Roy Hodgson denies Crystal Palace Jack Wilshere link
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson denies suggestions that his club are in talks with Arsenal over a move for Jack Wilshere.
7 years ago
Roy Hodgson is having a mare during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson dismisses Carlton Cole reports
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson dismisses reports that the Eagles are looking to sign free agent Carlton Cole.
8 years ago
Frank de Boer looks dejected after the Premier League game between Burnley and Crystal Palace on September 10, 2017
Frank de Boer future 'to be decided in next 48 hours'
Crystal Palace will reportedly make a decision on the future of manager Frank de Boer within the next 48 hours following a fourth straight league defeat without scoring.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Steve McClaren accepts Maccabi Tel Aviv coaching consultancy role
Former England manager Steve McClaren, believed to be in the running for the vacant Hearts job, reportedly accepts a coaching consultancy job at Maccabi Tel Aviv.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Hearts draw up five-man shortlist to replace Ian Cathro
Jon Daly, Paul Hartley, Steven Pressley, Dougie Freedman and Billy Davies are all believed to be on Hearts' five-man shortlist to replace Ian Cathro as manager.
8 years ago
Sam Allardyce pouts his lips on September 10, 2016
Sam Allardyce 'rejects Wolverhampton Wanderers job'
Sam Allardyce reportedly turns down an approach to take over as manager at Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Nigel Pearson 'holds talks' with Wolverhampton Wanderers
Former Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson reportedly holds talks over the managerial vacancy at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Marc Wilmots in contention for Wolverhampton Wanderers job?
Former Belgium coach Marc Wilmots is linked with the vacant managerial position at Wolverhampton Wanderers after a flurry of bets on Thursday.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dougie Freedman emerges as bookies' favourite for Wolverhampton Wanderers job
Former Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman emerges as the bookmakers' favourite for the vacant managerial position at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
8 years ago
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