The defender admitted a bad attitude hindered his progress throughout his career so far but looks a different player since he moved to Fratton Park.
Freeman said: ‘I’m enjoying my football. The gaffer and his staff have given me an enjoyment.
‘They are allowing me to go out and enjoy the game here.
‘I’ve learned a lot since I was last here.
‘I think I maybe had a bit of an attitude when I was younger, but you can’t buy that experience, so you live and learn...you develop from that experience.”
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9. Sunderland suffer blow in pursuit of Sheffield United striker
Sheffield United are reportedly pushing Sunderland target Daniel Jebbison to move to their sister club Beerschot in Belgium. The Black Cats were one of a few League One clubs keen on bringing in the striker on loan. (Doncaster Free Press) Photo: Jan Kruger