FIRST TEAM || Goalkeeper Johnson Freeman leaves the club

Eastern United would like to thank departing player, Johnson Freeman for his service and wish him all the best for the future.

Johnson Freeman, 38, was the number 1 goalkeeper in 2022 for the Saints and was a main player of the First Team in 2022, he made 22 appearances for the club in all competitions.


Photo courtesy of Adam Butler

Johnson Freeman had this to say:
"I want to thank you all for being part of my footballing journey. I have come to an age where my family needs to be prioritise and due to the commitment I can't see myself playing this season. I enjoyed my time at the club, the lads are fantastic and the club has a bright future ahead."

He continued with: "I wish everyone all the best for the season and beyond."


Photo courtesy of Adam Butler

Manager Gabriel Markaj had this to say about the departing Johnson:
"Despite my disappointment, in behalf of the club we want to thank Freeman for this service last season and we do understand that having a young family, the main focus in life changes to different things and not just football. On a personal note I wish him and his family all the best and I hope to see him around at the club in the near future."

"We will consider our options and start looking what options are available and make a decision from there. We do have some young goalkeepers coming thru that we want to work with but they are still a few years away from being the number 1 choice GK in a First Team, so we will make sure we sign someone in the next 2-3 weeks."