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The curious case of Miguel Freckleton: Is the criticism justified or is Mark Kennedy right?

In the wake of growing criticism following a handful of prominent mistakes, Mark Kennedy has stated on several occasions that statistically the loanee is among the best defenders in League Two. The Moonraker takes a look.

22.10.24, 12:43 Updated 05.06.25, 20:08 8 Minute Read

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

“I’ve got three young boys… if I had a young daughter, I’d want her to come home with a Miguel Freckleton. That’s the biggest compliment I could pay him.”

It was a throwaway, light-hearted comment at the end of a long explanation of his support for a young player, but Mark Kennedy’s words have resonated with the Swindon Town fanbase in all the wrong ways.

Kennedy’s position on Freckleton has been steadfast for weeks.

In the wake of growing criticism following a handful of prominent mistakes, the head coach has stated on several occasions that statistically the loanee is among the best defenders in League Two.

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