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By HITCHIN CALLINGToday 07:17Today at 07:17:53

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I assume is still with club to some extent ? Comet article but cannot see full details due to paywall .

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By MerseyBoro (BrummieBoro)Today 07:27Today at 07:27:40In response to FreemanTop of thread

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Nick Freeman will remain at Stevenage while he continues his rehab from injury.

Nick Freeman is still with Stevenage despite being out of contract - as the club help him recover from injury.

The 29-year-old's two-year contract was up for renewal this summer but before a decision could be made, he injured his knee on the Reading pitch back in March.

But the Boro boss confirmed that his own moral code, as well as the culture of the club, means there was no way Freeman was going to be released when he needed support.

"Nick Freeman has been an incredible servant to this club," said Revell.

"He’s a great person to have around and he’s a big part of the group, so we've made sure Nick is here.

"It's really important for the culture of our club that that when times like that happen, we set the right precedent and we have done that.

"So he'll be here, he'll be a part of us. He's got the same squad number, I'm not going to take that away, and mentally it’s been really tough for him. He’s just had a newborn so he’s having difficult times.

"As a footballer, they are hard times when you get injured and you're out of contract, but no, we've made sure that he's a part of this group and when he gets fit, we'll make sure every day he's with us and he'll be given an opportunity to come in and show where he is.

"And whether that's here or whether that means that he moves on because he gets an opportunity to play, that will be it.

"But for the time being, we'll make sure Nick Freeman is part of this team and we're really delighted that the chairman made that move for the culture of this club because it's a big statement from us.

"And [Nick] deserves it because he's a fantastic lad."

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Re: Freeman

By HITCHIN CALLINGToday 07:37Today at 07:37:15In response to Re: FreemanTop of thread

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Thanks for this seems to.me from the comments especially the Chairman one he is under some sort of new contract ? Perhaps a one yr on a reduced retainer salary.

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By Balders (BALDOCKBORO)Today 07:42Today at 07:42:02In response to Re: FreemanTop of thread

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I think it's more likely, reading into it, that we are paying him a basic wage with no contractual commitment from either side.

The goodwill that keeping him generates across the squad is a big plus for the club in terms of morale, retention and even recruitment.

(I'm assuming PFA insurance would pay something if we didn't and he's an injured out of contract player, or maybe they top up what we pay?)

Edited by BALDOCKBORO at 07:44:35 on 5th July 2025

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Re: Freeman

By HITCHIN CALLINGToday 08:07Today at 08:07:21In response to Re: FreemanTop of thread

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Yeah never thought of that option, perhaps he is now just officially a non playing staff member whilst recovering..Fair play to club and PW then if so.

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