Before, during & after Southend
Veteran Scottish forward Dougie Freedman signed from Crystal Palace in September 2008, bringing a wealth of experience from the Championship and top flight. He contributed five League One goals in 2008/09 and one more the following season before bringing his playing career to an end in March 2010.
His time at Southend comprised 41 first-team appearances and six goals; a Leeds loan in spring 2008 took place while he was still at Crystal Palace, before the permanent move to Roots Hall.

