Leon Osborne Explained

Leon Osborne
Fullname:Leon Aidan Osborne[1]
Birth Date:28 October 1989
Birth Place:Doncaster, England
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Ossett United
Youthyears1:?–2006
Youthclubs1:Bradford City
Years1:2006–2012
Clubs1:Bradford City
Caps1:36
Goals1:1
Years2:2011
Clubs2:Southport (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2012
Caps3:5[2]
Goals3:0
Years4:2012–2013
Caps4:3[3]
Goals4:0
Years5:2013
Years6:2013
Caps6:1[4]
Goals6:0
Years7:2014
Years8:2014
Years9:2015
Years10:2015−2016
Years11:2016
Years12:2016
Caps12:8
Goals12:0
Years13:2016–2017
Years14:2017
Caps14:6
Goals14:2
Years15:2017
Clubs15:Scarborough Athletic
Years16:2017−2019
Clubs16:Ossett Albion
Years17:2020–2021
Clubs17:Pickering Town
Years18:2021
Clubs18:Rossington Main
Years19:2021–2022
Clubs19:Goole
Years20:2023–2024
Clubs20:Armthorpe Welfare
Years21:2024
Clubs21:Maltby Main
Years22:2024–
Clubs22:Ossett United
Club-Update:09:47, 2 April 2024 (UTC)

Leon Aiden Osborne (born 28 October 1989) is an English professional footballer playing for Ossett United. He played in the Football League with Bradford City. His preferred position is winger.

Career

Bradford City

Born in Doncaster, Osborne made his league debut for Bradford City when he came on as substitute in the final 10 minutes of City's 2–2 draw with Millwall in the final game of the 2006–07 season.[5]

Although still predominantly a member of the youth set-up at the Bantams, Osborne caused controversy when he insulted the club on his Bebo page. Osborne subsequently apologised for his misdemeanor and was reprimanded by the club and manager Stuart McCall, and remained at the club.[6] [7] McCall later said: "Leon's not a bad lad but just a bit of a kid at times. We all do silly things and he just needed to mature."[6]

He did not play for the first team during the 2007–08 season,[6] but was offered a new contract, and signed until the end of the year in May 2008.[8] He earned a place on the bench for several games during the first few months of the 2008–09 season but did not make an appearance, until his first senior start for an FA Cup first-round game at Milton Keynes Dons in November 2008.[9] His first league start came two weeks later in a 2–0 win against Rotherham United at the Don Valley Stadium when he was substituted during the second half.[10]

Southport (loan)

He joined Southport on loan in August 2011.[11]

Harrogate Town

After his release from Bradford he signed for Harrogate Town in August 2012.[12]

Stalybridge Celtic

He then signed for Stalybridge Celtic.

Buxton

In the summer of 2013, he joined Buxton.[13]

Goole

In December 2013 he played one match for Goole.[14]

Frickley Athletic

After the game for Goole he moved to Frickley Athletic.[15] [16]

Matlock Town

He then joined Matlock Town[17]

Rainworth Miners Welfare

He then had a spell at Rainworth Miners Welfare.[18]

Farsley Celtic

In August he moved again, this time to Farsley Celtic.[19] [20]

Long Eaton

In June 2016 he joined Long Eaton United[21] but did not remain at the club for long over the pre-season period.

Bradford Park Avenue

In summer 2016, after playing in virtually all of the club's pre-season matches as a trialist, he joined Bradford Park Avenue.[22]

Brighouse Town

He then joined Brighouse Town at the end of September.[23]

Hyde United

In March 2017 he joined Hyde United.[24]

Scarborough Athletic

In May 2017 he joined Scarborough Athletic.[25]

Pickering Town

Joined Pickering July 2020

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Barry J.. Hugman. The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. 2009. Mainstream Publishing. 978-1-84596-474-0. 319 .
  2. Web site: Profile: Leon Osborne. harrogatetownafc.com. 6 September 2016. 17 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160917100725/http://www.harrogatetownafc.com/news/44-team/former-players/181-leon-osborne. dead.
  3. Web site: Stalybridge Celtic - Leon Osborne - Player information. stalybridgeceltic.co.uk.
  4. Web site: Leon Osborne - First Team - Goole AFC. gooleafc.com. 6 September 2016. 28 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170128024906/http://www.gooleafc.com/teams/11378/player/leon-osborne-1159365/17623. dead.
  5. News: Jubilant Barrau grasps his moment. 2007-05-06. 2008-03-04. Telegraph & Argus. Simon. Parker.
  6. News: Osborne puts Net nightmare behind him. 2008-11-17. 2008-11-17. Telegraph & Argus. Simon. Parker.
  7. News: Bradford City official website . Leon Osborne publicly apologises . 2007-06-22 . 2008-01-21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070911093648/http://www.bradfordcityfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0%2C%2C10266~1056803%2C00.html . 11 September 2007 .
  8. News: Loach will not be rejoining Bantams . 2008-05-19 . 2008-05-20 . Telegraph & Argus . Mike . Crowther.
  9. News: MK Dons 1, City 2. 2008-11-09. 2008-11-09. Telegraph & Argus. Simon. Parker.
  10. News: Rotherham 0–2 Bradford. 2008-11-21. 2008-11-23. BBC Sport.
  11. Web site: Bradford winger Leon Osborne joins Southport on loan. 19 August 2011. BBC Sport.
  12. Web site: Player: Leon Osborne. Harrogate Town official site. 3 February 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130313180717/http://www.harrogatetownafc.com/team/the-team/member/leon-osborne/. 13 March 2013. dmy-all.
  13. News: Summer Transfers, Done Deals. 6 September 2016. Evostik League.
  14. News: Saturday's Transfer List. 6 September 2016. Evostik League.
  15. News: Saturday's Transfer List. 6 September 2016. Evostik League.
  16. News: Bucks To Work With Blades. 6 September 2016. Evostik League.
  17. News: Gladiators Ready For Life After Thomas. 6 September 2016. Evostik League.
  18. News: Saturday's Transfer List. 6 September 2016. Evostik League.
  19. News: Saturday's Transfer List. 6 September 2016. Evostik League.
  20. News: Moke and Osborne Join Blues. 6 September 2016. Frickley Athletic FC.
  21. News: Three Impressive Recruits for Long Eaton. 15 June 2016. 16 September 2017. Bradford Park Avenue FC.
  22. News: Osborne Makes Avenue Move. 6 September 2016. Bradford Park Avenue FC. https://web.archive.org/web/20160917012821/http://tc1.bpafc.com/osborne-makes-avenue-move/. 17 September 2016. dead. dmy-all.
  23. News: Leaders Brighouse make triple signing. 26 September 2016. 16 September 2017. Non League Yorkshire.
  24. http://www.hydeunited.co.uk/news/new-signing-1763783.html NEW SIGNING
  25. News: Boro recruit Osborne. 26 May 2017. 16 September 2017. Scarborough News. Martin. Downey.