{{short description|British footballer (born 1986)}} {{Use British English|date=July 2013}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Isaac Osbourne | image = | image_size = | caption = | fullname = Isaac Samuel Osbourne<ref name="Hugman2010-11">{{cite book | editor-first = Barry J. | editor-last = Hugman | title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11 | year = 2010 | publisher = Mainstream Publishing | location = Edinburgh | isbn = 978-1-84596-601-0 | page = 322 }}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|6|22|df=y}}<ref name="Hugman2010-11"/> | birth_place = Birmingham, England | height = {{height|ft=5|in=10}}<ref name="Hugman2010-11"/> | position = Midfielder | currentclub = | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = {{0|000}}–2003 | youthclubs1 = Coventry City | years1 = 2003–2011 | clubs1 = Coventry City | caps1 = 122 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2006 | clubs2 = → Crewe Alexandra (loan) | caps2 = 2 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2011–2013 | clubs3 = Aberdeen | caps3 = 46 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2013–2014 | clubs4 = Partick Thistle | caps4 = 12 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2014–2015 | clubs5 = St Mirren | caps5 = 14 | goals5 = 0 | totalcaps = 196 | totalgoals = 1 }} '''Isaac Samuel Osbourne''' (born 22 June 1986) is an English former professional footballer. He played as a midfielder. Having progressed through the youth set-up at Coventry City, Osbourne made over 122 appearances in all competitions for the club. He most recently played for St Mirren. He is the older brother of midfielder Isaiah Osbourne. A persistent knee injury troubled Osbourne throughout most of his career. The injury subsequently forced him to retire from football aged 28.<ref name="Osbourne Retirement">{{cite news|title=Coventry City Academy stars: Where are Ben Turner and Isaac Osbourne now?|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-city-academy-stars-ben-13129606|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=4 June 2017|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref>
==Club career== ===Coventry City=== Born in Birmingham, West Midlands,<ref name="Hugman2010-11"/> Osbourne started out playing football at Derby County after he and his brother, Isaiah were spotted and offered a trial.<ref name="Osbourne Brother"/> The brothers went on trial at Aston Villa, after which Isaiah was signed by Villa.<ref name="Osbourne Brother"/> Shortly after, Osbourne went on trial at Coventry City and the club signed him on youth terms in 1999.<ref name="Osbourne Brother"/> He progressed through the Coventry City's youth system. There, three years later, he was promoted to the club's reserve side.<ref name="Osbourne Brother"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Mac could be back|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/mac-could-be-back-3169598|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=23 August 2002|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=May trots over Foxes|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/may-trots-over-foxes-3188723|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=4 December 2002|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> During the 2002–03 season, Osbourne was called up to the first team for the first time by Manager Gary McAllister.<ref>{{cite news|title=Youngsters get the call|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/youngsters-get-the-call-3167062|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=23 January 2003|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kids told to take their chance|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/kids-told-take-chance-3166325|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=11 February 2003|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Shortly after, he appeared as an unused substitute for the first time, in a 1–0 loss against Watford on 1 February 2003.<ref>{{cite news|title=French connection pays off|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/french-connection-pays-off-3166177|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=5 February 2003|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Osbourne made his debut in the first team at Coventry City at 16 years of age and 308 days.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cup exit breaks records|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/cup-exit-breaks-records-3058613|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=16 August 2010|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Coventry 0–0 Gillingham|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/2950725.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 April 2003|access-date=29 March 2013}}<br>{{cite news|title=Supporters rally to City's cause|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/supporters-rally-to-citys-cause-3165406|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=28 April 2003|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> He made another appearance for the club, starting a match and played 66 minutes before being substituted, in a 0–0 draw against Millwall in the last game of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Millwall v Sky Blues – report|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/millwall-v-sky-blues---3163891|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=4 May 2003|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2002–03 season, Osbourne went on to make two appearances in all competitions.
Ahead of the 2003–04 season, Osbourne was given a number twenty–five shirt.<ref>{{cite news|title=City announce new squad numbers|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/city-announce-new-squad-numbers-3162173|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=23 July 2003|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> However, throughout the season, he appeared twice as an unused substitute.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pead strike lifts gloom|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/pead-strike-lifts-gloom-3155451|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=16 October 2003|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=SKY BLUES v Cardiff – report|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/sky-blues-v-cardiff---3155557|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=18 October 2003|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Instead, Osbourne was featured in Coventry City's reserve team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Reserve can only draw|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/reserve-can-only-draw-3155037|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=3 October 2003|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jephcott hits two as reserves rally|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/jephcott-hits-two-reserves-rally-3155371|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=14 October 2003|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=U-18s earn trip to forest|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/u-18s-earn-trip-to-forest-3152738|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=4 December 2003|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> The start of the 2004–05 season continued to see the player feature in the club's reserve team instead of the first team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coventry City set to make changes|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/city-set-to-make-changes-3144433|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=25 August 2004|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Leacock blots his copybook|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/leacock-blots-his-copybook-3140902|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=24 November 2004|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sky Blues miss their chances|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/sky-blues-miss-their-chances-3139484|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=14 December 2004|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kevin seals win for Sky Blue babes|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/kevin-seals-win-sky-blue-3138773|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=26 January 2005|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Barrett blast stuns Gunners|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/barrett-blast-stuns-gunners-3136655|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=9 March 2005|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> He made his first appearance of the 2004–05 season against Watford on 18 December 2004, starting the whole game, as Coventry City won 1–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Not pretty, but points so precious|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/not-pretty-points-precious-3139638|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=20 December 2004|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=They're all as bad as each other|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/theyre-bad-each-3139800|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=23 December 2004|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Osbourne then appeared in a handful of first team football, making four starts for the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ipswich Town 3–2 Coventry City|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/4157211.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 January 2005|access-date=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Reading 1–2 Coventry City|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/4259873.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 February 2005|access-date=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Coventry City 1–2 Wigan Athletic|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/4279727.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 February 2005|access-date=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Adams draws comfort|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/adams-draws-comfort-3136830|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=16 March 2005|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sunderland 1–0 Coventry City|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/4343527.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 March 2005|access-date=19 February 2021}}</ref> However, he suffered injuries that saw him out for the rest of the 2004–05 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stuck in the middle|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/stuck-in-the-middle-3135780|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=13 April 2005|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Adams: Pressure is off Sky Blues|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/adams-pressure-sky-blues-3136051|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=21 April 2005|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2004–05 season, Osbourne went on to make nine appearances in all competitions. He was awarded the 'Young Player of the Year Award' in 2005; previous winners of the award include Gary McSheffrey and Chris Kirkland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10269~23498,00.html|title=Isaac Osbourne profile|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|accessdate=5 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110819151243/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10269~23498,00.html|archive-date=19 August 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Osbourne surprised by honour|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/osbourne-surpised-by-honour-3135171|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=23 May 2005|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> At the end of 2004–05 season, Osbourne was offered a new deal at the club, which he accepted.<ref>{{cite news|title=Adams offers ten new deals|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11710/2334901/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=11 May 2005|accessdate=29 March 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222234913/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11710/2334901/|archivedate=22 December 2014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Duo sign new Coventry deals|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11710/2340149/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=27 June 2005|accessdate=29 March 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024074657/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11710/2340149/|archivedate=24 October 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
At the start of the 2005–06 season, Osbourne made his first appearance of the season, coming on as a late substitute, in a 2–0 win against Queens Park Rangers on 20 August 2005.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coventry City 3–0 Queens Park Ranger|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/4148254.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 August 2005|access-date=19 February 2021}}</ref> This was followed up by making his first starts of the season for Coventry City, in a 2–1 loss against Sheffield United.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sheffield United 2–1 Coventry City|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/4168524.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 August 2005|access-date=19 February 2021}}</ref> However, he suffered a calf injury that saw him out for months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hutchison plugs Sky Blues gap|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/hutchison-plugs-sky-blues-gap-3130727|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=25 November 2005|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Osbourne returned to the starting line–up against Millwall on 10 December 2005, as the club won 1–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Don't blow it|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/dont-blow-it-3129918|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=9 December 2005|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sky Blues' chance to turn corner|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/sky-blues-chance-turn-corner-3129950|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=12 December 2005|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=That's the way to do it, says Doyle|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/thats-way-it-says-doyle-3129953|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=12 December 2005|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Following his return, he started in the next five matches for Coventry City throughout December.<ref>{{cite news|title=Queens Park Rangers 0–1 Coventry City|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4516270.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 December 2005|access-date=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Leeds United 3–1 Coventry City|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/4537646.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 December 2005|access-date=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Coventry City 1–1 Crewe Alexandra|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/4538012.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 December 2005|access-date=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=City are jinxed – for Shaw|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/city-jinxed---shaw-3129094|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=2 January 2006|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=City dig deep for victory|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/city-dig-deep-for-victory-3129117|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=3 January 2006|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> However, in early 2006, Osbourne damaged his lateral collateral ligament and had an operation, which was successful, but this ruled him out of the second half of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sky Blues lose Osbourne|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11710/2362333/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=5 January 2006|accessdate=29 March 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305015640/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11710/2362333|archivedate=5 March 2016|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Page will get mask to speed up return|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/page-mask-speed-up-return-3129337|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=12 January 2006|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> By March, he was making progress on his road to recovery from his injury.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hughes warned|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/hughes-warned-3128059|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=22 March 2006|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Osbourne returned to the first team, appearing two times as an unused substitute in the remaining matches of the 2005–06 season and made ten appearances in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Micky salutes his City kids|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/micky-salutes-his-city-kids-3127244|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=24 April 2006|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Coventry City 3–1 Cardiff City|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/4933576.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 April 2006|access-date=19 February 2021}}</ref> Despite his absent, he was awarded Sky Blue Trust Young Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Osbourne honoured|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/osbourne-honoured-3126676|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=4 April 2006|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref>
At the start of the 2006–07 season, Osbourne appeared once for Coventry City, coming against Norwich City as a substitute, in a 3–0 win on 9 September 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coventry City 3–0 Norwich City|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/5308222.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 September 2006|access-date=19 February 2021}}</ref> Following his loan spell at Crewe Alexandra ended, he made his first appearance for the club, coming on as a 74th-minute substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Southend United on 30 December 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coventry City 1–1 Southend United|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/6205617.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 December 2006|access-date=19 February 2021}}</ref> Since returning to the first team, Osbourne continued to resume his regular first team starter for the rest of the 2006–07 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wise back to haunt Sky Blues|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/wise-back-haunt-sky-blues-3116747|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=2 January 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=New era off to a flyer|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/new-era-flyer-3116385|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=21 February 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Dowie's day for city stars|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/dowies-day-for-city-stars-3113658|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=13 April 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Future's bright for Isaac|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/futures-bright-for-isaac-3114181|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=26 April 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> In a match against Hull City on 3 March 2007, he set up a goal for Leon McKenzie to set up Coventry City's second goal of the game, in a 2–0 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dowie issues McKenzie challenge|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/dowie-issues-mckenzie-challenge-3114488|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=5 March 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Coventry City 2–0 Hull City|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/6392545.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 March 2007|access-date=19 February 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2006–07 season, Osbourne went on to make twenty–one appearances in all competitions. Following this, he signed a contract extension with Coventry City by signing a four-year deal, keeping him until 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Osbourne signs new Coventry deal|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/6670881.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 May 2007|access-date=29 March 2013}}</ref>
At the start of the 2007–08 season, Osbourne continued to become a regular team starter, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sky Blues' toughest test yet|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/sky-blues-toughest-test-yet-3108202|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=1 August 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Dowie: It's a good start|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/dowie-its-a-good-start-3108556|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=13 August 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Mini marvel Mifsud fires City through|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/mini-marvel-mifsud-fires-city-3109245|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=29 August 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> He then set up a goal for Dele Adebola to score the club's first goal of the game, in a 3–0 win against Notts County in the first round of the League Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=City cruise into round two of cup|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/city-cruise-round-two-cup-310867|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=15 August 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> However, September saw Osbourne being sidelined on two occasions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dowie: My hands are tied|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/dowie-my-hands-are-tied-3107782|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=21 September 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Put your shirt on Mifsud|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/put-your-shirt-on-mifsud-3105592|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=1 October 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> He made his return to the starting line–up against Blackpool on 2 October 2007, as Coventry City won 3–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Towering Adebola sees off Blackpool|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/towering-adebola-sees-off-blackpool-3105742|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=3 October 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Three weeks later on 30 October 2007, Osbourne set up the club's only goal of the game, as they lost 1–1 against West Ham United in the last 16 of the League Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coventry City 1–2 West Ham United|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/7065166.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 October 2007|access-date=19 February 2021}}</ref> Since returning from injury, he regained his first team place and later filled in the right-back position, following loanee-Richard Duffy injury.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ozzy can play at top – Dowie|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/ozzy-can-play-top---3106178|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=12 October 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Mac waits his turn|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/mac-waits-his-turn-3106326|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=16 October 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Scott Dann: Coventry City will keep fighting|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/scott-dann-coventry-city-keep-3100494|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=13 March 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne will fight for Coventry City place|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/isaac-osbourne-fight-coventry-city-3098795|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=8 April 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Duffy set to miss rest of season|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/7340631.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 April 2008|access-date=29 March 2013}}</ref> At the end of the 2007–08 season, Osbourne went on to make forty–nine appearances in all competitions. Following this, he was named Coventry City's Players' Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne is the man for Coventry City|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/isaac-osbourne-man-coventry-city-3099800|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=29 April 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref>
However at the start of the 2008–09 season, Osbourne suffered an injury that saw him miss the first four matches of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chris Coleman urges quick recovery for Clinton Morrison|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/chris-coleman-urges-quick-recovery-3095378|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=28 July 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Andy Turner's Coventry City blog|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/andy-turners-coventry-city-blog-3091907|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=5 September 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne aims for Coventry City middle|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/isaac-osbourne-aims-coventry-city-3091887|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=5 September 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> He made his first appearance of the season against Preston North End on 13 September 2008, starting the whole game, as Coventry City drew 0–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coventry City 0–0 Preston North End|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7602104.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 September 2008|access-date=19 February 2021}}</ref> After the match, Manager Chris Coleman said he was happy that Osbourne made a return from injury and even describing him as a "comeback kid".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coleman delighted with Osbourne|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/7624805.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 September 2008|access-date=29 March 2013}}<br>{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne is Coventry City comeback kid|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/isaac-osbourne-coventry-city-comeback-3092744|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=25 September 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Following his return, he regained his first team place, starting in either the centre–midfield and right–back positions for the next two months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coventry City to wipe-away last season's Blackpool defeat|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-wipe-away-last-seasons-3092746|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=25 September 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Coventry City defence grow into their role|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-defence-grow-role-3092910|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=29 September 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Chris Coleman praises Coventry City stars|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/chris-coleman-praises-coventry-city-3089417|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=1 November 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne keen to keep place as Stephen Wright heads back|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/isaac-osbourne-keen-keep-place-3089466|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=7 November 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne set for midfield return?|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/isaac-osbourne-set-midfield-return-3089719|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=13 November 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> However, during a 1–1 draw against Swansea City on 25 November 2008, Osbourne suffered ankle injury that saw him substituted in the 13th minute.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coventry City 1 Swansea City 1|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/match-reports/coventry-city-1-swansea-city-3090224|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=26 November 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> After the match, he was sidelined for three months with ankle injury.<ref>{{cite news|title=City look overseas for winger|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/city-look-overseas-for-winger-3090329|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=28 November 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne out for three months|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/isaac-osbourne-out-three-months-3090318|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=28 November 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne is facing up to injury spell at Coventry City|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/isaac-osbourne-is-facing-up-to-injury-236878|work=Birmingham Mail|date=20 December 2008|accessdate=29 March 2013}}</ref> By February, Osbourne was making good progress on his recovery from his ankle injury.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scott Dann injury scupper Blackburn Rovers comeback|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/scott-dann-injury-scupper-blackburn-3086586|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=11 February 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> He made his first team return after being sidelined for three months on 4 March 2009 against Sheffield United, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 2–1 loss.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scott Dann is Premier League quality, says Chris Coleman|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/scott-dann-premier-league-quality-3086794|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=17 February 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Blades boost play-off hopes|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/coventry-vs-sheff-utd/report/14857|publisher=Sky Sports|date=4 March 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Following his return, Osbourne found his playing time from the substitute bench, and manager Chris Coleman revealed that he turned down a loan request for the player, insisting he is in his [Coleman] plan.<ref>{{cite news|title=David Bell winner brings back David Beckham memories|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/match-reports/david-bell-winner-brings-back-3085869|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=23 March 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Coleman blocks Osbourne move|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11688/5103416/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=26 March 2009|accessdate=29 March 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721062924/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11688/5103416/|archivedate=21 July 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Osbourne then set up a goal for the club's only goal of the game, in a 1–1 draw against Crystal Palace on 7 April 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 1–1 Coventry City|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7977127.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 April 2009|access-date=19 February 2021}}</ref> He regained his first team place in the remaining matches of the 2008–09 season, playing in either the centre–midfield and right–back positions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chris Coleman: We must get David Bell right for next season|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/chris-coleman-must-david-bell-3084058|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=7 April 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Championship season anguish over for Coventry City|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/match-reports/championship-season-anguish-over-coventry-3082429|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=4 May 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="Osbourne Father">{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne happy just for Coventry City first team place|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/isaac-osbourne-happy-just-coventry-3083137|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=19 May 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2008–09 season, Osbourne went on to make twenty–six appearances in all competitions.
At the start of the 2009–10 season, Osbourne started the season well when he set up two goals in the first two league matches against Ipswich Town and Barnsley.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coventry City 2 Ipswich Town 1|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/match-reports/coventry-city-2-ipswich-town-3077888|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=9 August 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Barnsley 0 Coventry City 2|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/match-reports/barnsley-0-coventry-city-2-3078341|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=15 August 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Since the start of the 2009–10 season, Osbourne continued to establish himself in the starting eleven, playing in either the centre–midfield and right–back positions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coventry City FC 2 Ipswich Town FC 1 – Alan Poole's verdict|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/match-reports/coventry-city-fc-2-ipswich-3077930|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=10 August 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Chris Coleman predicts Shefffield United FC match will be toughest yet|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/chris-coleman-predicts-shefffield-united-3076643|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=22 September 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Coventry City's fan-tastic front two|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-citys-fan-tastic-front-two-3074230|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=2 October 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne holding on for a regular start|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/isaac-osbourne-holding-regular-start-3075026|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=16 October 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> However, he suffered a knee injury that eventually saw him sidelined for the rest of the 2009–10 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne ruled out until Christmas|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/isaac-osbourne-ruled-out-until-3073468|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=18 October 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jordan Clarke: I want to be back in the middle of the action|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/jordan-clarke-want-back-middle-3064557|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=8 April 2010|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Prior to this, Osbourne suffered a knee injury on two occasions earlier in the 2009–10 season, but made a quick recovery.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coventry City FC preparing for Middlesbrough FC backlash|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-fc-preparing-middlesbrough-3077197|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=24 September 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Coventry City receive Leon Best and Aron Gunnarsson boost|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-receive-leon-best-3075434|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=23 October 2009|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2009–10 season, he went on to make sixteen appearances in all competitions.
The 2010–11 season saw Osbourne continuing to recover from a knee injury and was eventually sidelined for the rest of the season as well without making an appearance this season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gary Deegan injury was self-inflicted, says Aidy Boothroyd|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/gary-deegan-injury-self-inflicted-says-3060317|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=15 July 2010|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Coventry City: The walking wounded|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-the-walking-wounded-3054972|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=8 October 2010|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> He spoke about his injury, saying: "When you are out for so long you do occasionally wonder if you will ever play again, but you can't allow yourself to think like that. But I'm no sob story. I just want to get fit and play again. But the manager has encouraged me and told me not to rush back and that I will get my opportunity, and you can't ask for more than that. I don't want any favours, just an equal opportunity and then it is up to me to take my chance. I would love to get into the first team again but it won't be the end of the world if I don't because there are a lot of clubs out there and at the moment the most important thing for me is that I get fit and play again."<ref>{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne: My injury hell|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/isaac-osbourne-my-injury-hell-3056417|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=6 September 2010|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2010–11 season, Osbourne was released by Coventry City after he wasn't offered a new contract by the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coventry City to release Lee Carsley and four other first team stars|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/coventry-city-fc-news/2011/05/11/coventry-city-to-release-lee-carsley-and-four-other-first-team-stars-92746-28672990/#ixzz2OyBc5ZXX|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=11 May 2011|accessdate=29 March 2013}}</ref>
====Crewe Alexandra (loan)==== On 22 October 2006, Osbourne was loaned out to League One side Crewe Alexandra,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.football.co.uk/crewe_alexandra/alex_add_osbourne_235882.shtml |title=Alex add Osbourne|publisher=Football.co.uk |date=20 October 2006|accessdate=5 September 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007033020/http://www.football.co.uk/crewe_alexandra/alex_add_osbourne_235882.shtml|archivedate=7 October 2012|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Micky in a muddle|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/micky-in-a-muddle-3121051|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=23 October 2006|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref>
He made his debut for the club two days later on 25 October 2006, playing 120 minutes, in their League Cup game against Manchester United.<ref>{{cite news|title=Crewe 1 Manchester United 2 (after extra time)|url=https://www.crewechronicle.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/crewe-1-manchester-united-2-5638669|publisher=Crewe Chronicle|date=25 October 2006|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Manager Micky Adams said: "Going to Crewe will be the best thing that has ever happened to Isaac. The facts are that he's a very young man with little or no future ahead of him if he stays where he is."<ref>{{cite news|title=Osbourne loan better than permanent adoption|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/osbourne-loan-better-permanent-adoption-3121371|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=30 October 2006|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Having made two more appearances for the club, Osbourne was subsequently recalled by Coventry City.<ref>{{cite news|title=Crewe Alexandra 1–2 Blackpool|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/6050580.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 October 2006|access-date=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 5–1 Crewe Alexandra|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/6072704.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 October 2006|access-date=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Injured Ossie back at Ryton|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/injured-ossie-back-at-ryton-3119401|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=8 November 2006|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref>
===Aberdeen=== After being released by Coventry City, Osbourne went on trial at Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen.<ref>{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne has Aberdeen trial after Coventry City release confirmed|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/coventry-city-fc-news/2011/05/11/isaac-osbourne-has-aberdeen-trial-after-coventry-city-release-confirmed-92746-28673832/#ixzz2OyCSLhrC|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=12 May 2011|accessdate=29 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110920162945/http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/coventry-city-fc-news/2011/05/11/isaac-osbourne-has-aberdeen-trial-after-coventry-city-release-confirmed-92746-28673832/#ixzz2OyCSLhrC|archive-date=20 September 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> The day after his trial was announced, the club says they confirmed their interests signing the player.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gossip: Aberdeen confirm Isaac Osbourne interest|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/football-rumours-gossip/2011/05/12/gossip-aberdeen-confirm-isaac-osbourne-interest-92746-28681042/|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=12 May 2011|accessdate=29 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515021613/http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/football-rumours-gossip/2011/05/12/gossip-aberdeen-confirm-isaac-osbourne-interest-92746-28681042/|archive-date=15 May 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> The following month, he went on another trial at the Dons to earn a contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gossip: Isaac Osbourne gets second chance to impress Aberdeen FC|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/football-rumours-gossip/2011/06/14/gossip-isaac-osbourne-gets-second-chance-to-impress-aberdeen-fc-92746-28874777/#ixzz2OyDtAH8O|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=14 June 2011|accessdate=29 March 2013}}</ref>
On 30 June 2011, Osbourne signed a one-year contract with Aberdeen, following a trials.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13974857|title=Aberdeen sign midfielder Isaac Osbourne|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 June 2011|access-date=30 June 2011}}</ref> Upon joining the club, he said Aberdeen has helped his career by overcoming his injury and credited Craig Brown for reviving his career.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen boss Craig Brown: We were offered Nacho Novo.. we said no|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/aberdeen-boss-craig-brown-we-were-1106836|publisher=Daily Record|date=1 July 2011|accessdate=29 March 2013}}</ref> Osbourne made his debut for the club, starting the whole game, in a 0–0 draw against St Johnstone in the opening game of the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/14241745.stm|title=Aberdeen v St Johnstone|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 July 2011|access-date=23 July 2011}}</ref> After making his Aberdeen debut, he expressed his delight and describe his debut as a "dream".<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen debut was a dream after fearing my career was over, admits Isaac Osbourne|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/aberdeen-debut-was-a-dream-after-fearing-1108807|publisher=Daily Record|date=25 July 2011|accessdate=29 March 2013}}</ref> Since making his debut for Aberdeen, he quickly made an immediate impact, having established himself in the first team, leading Manager Brown revealed that the club has begun a contract negotiations to tie up the player a new deal.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen defender Youl Mawene: We held inquest straight after humbling by Hearts|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/aberdeen-defender-youl-mawene-we-held-1109436|publisher=Daily Record|date=15 August 2011|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen keen to tie down midfield masters Isaac Osbourne & Kari Arnason on new deals|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/aberdeen-keen-to-tie-down-midfield-1084604|publisher=Daily Record|date=19 October 2011|accessdate=29 March 2013}}<br>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen won't bust wage cap to keep Kari Arnason, warns boss Craig Brown|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/aberdeen-wont-bust-wage-cap-1112907|publisher=Daily Record|date=5 January 2012|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> However, Osbourne suffered a hamstring injury during a match against Forfar Athletic in the fourth round in the Scottish Cup and was substituted in the first half, as Aberdeen won 4–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scottish Cup: Forfar Athletic 0 Aberdeen 4|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/scottish-cup-forfar-athletic-0-1113249|publisher=Daily Record|date=8 January 2012|accessdate=29 March 2013}}</ref> After the match, he needed to have a knee operation and was sidelined for four months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen sign Stephen Hughes on deal until 2014|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16678067|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 January 2012|access-date=29 March 2013}}<br>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen boss Craig Brown launches emergency hunt for new signings in face of injury crisis|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/aberdeen-boss-craig-brown-launches-1116216|publisher=Daily Record|date=9 February 2012|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Fed-up Aberdeen boss Craig Brown vows to dump his flops after latest semi-final heartache|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/fed-up-aberdeen-boss-craig-brown-1119427|publisher=Daily Record|date=17 April 2012|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> While on the sidelines, Osbourne signed a one-year contract extension with Aberdeen, keeping him until 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen midfielder Isaac Osbourne signs new contract to stay until 2013|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/aberdeen-midfielder-isaac-osbourne-signs-1115371|publisher=Daily Record|date=30 January 2012|accessdate=29 March 2013}}</ref> On 12 May 2012, he made his return to the first team, coming on as a substitute for Kári Árnason in the 75th minute, as the club drew 0–0 with St Mirren.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen 0–0 St Mirren|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17967092|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 May 2012|access-date=29 March 2013}}</ref> At the end of the 2011–12 season, Osbourne went on to make twenty–six appearances in all competitions.
At the start of the 2012–13 season, Osbourne started the season strongly when he scored his first goal in 176 competitive appearances, for Aberdeen against St Johnstone in Perth.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19221425|title=St Johnstone 1–2 Aberdeen|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 August 2012|access-date=20 August 2012}}</ref> He continued to regain his first team place, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Vernon's Scott what it takes: Team-mates back striker to hit goal trail|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aberdeen-players-back-scott-vernon-1299292|publisher=Daily Record|date=3 September 2012|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen salvage point against Motherwell with last-gasp strike in 3-3 thriller|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/spl-aberdeen-3-motherwell-3-1341026|publisher=Daily Record|date=24 September 2012|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen starlet Ryan Fraser is future of Scottish game.. as long as hatchet men don't break his leg|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aberdeen-starlet-ryan-fraser-is-future-1431585|publisher=Daily Record|date=12 November 2012|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> In November, during a match against Hibs on 24 November 2012, Osbourne suffered another hamstring injury that cause him to be out for two months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen FC have 10 players crocked|url=http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/3024910|publisher=Evening Express|date=26 November 2012|accessdate=29 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127120103/http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/3024910|archive-date=27 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> In early January, he soon made a recovery from injury and return to full training.<ref>{{cite news|title=Osbourne back for Aberdeen FC|url=http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/3080962|publisher=Evening Express|date=14 January 2013|accessdate=29 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127123059/http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/3080962|archive-date=27 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Osbourne made his return to the first team, coming on as a 65th-minute substitute, in a 3–0 loss against Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 19 January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20996641|title=Inverness CT 3–0 Aberdeen|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 January 2013|access-date=19 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130119194945/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20996641|archive-date=19 January 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He then played three times in a centre–back position in the club's next four matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen 0 Hibernian 0: Niall McGinn misses from the spot in Pittodrie stalemate|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aberdeen-0-hibernian-0-spl-1559148|publisher=Daily Record|date=27 January 2013|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21156054|title=St. Johnstone 3–1 Aberdeen|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 January 2013|access-date=19 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203052221/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21156054|archive-date=3 February 2013|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21448089|title=Aberdeen 1–0 Dundee|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 February 2013|access-date=19 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130217065837/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21448089|archive-date=17 February 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> However, during a 1–0 win against Dundee on 15 February 2013, he suffered a hamstring injury once again and was sidelined for six weeks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Isaac Osbourne facing at least six weeks out with hamstring tear|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8510520/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=19 February 2013|accessdate=29 March 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130223042948/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8510520/|archivedate=23 February 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 27 April 2013, Osbourne returned to the starting line–up in a centre–back position against Kilmarnock and kept a clean sheet, in a 1–0 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22228961|title=Aberdeen 1–0 Kilmarnock|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 April 2013|access-date=19 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429050609/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22228961|archive-date=29 April 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He, once again, played in the centre–back position for the next two matches against Dundee and St. Mirren.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee 1 Aberdeen 1: Dundee relegated from SPL after failing to beat Aberdeen at Dens Park|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/dundee-1-aberdeen-1-spl-1871448|publisher=Daily Record|date=5 May 2013|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22409620|title=St. Mirren 0–0 Aberdeen|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 May 2013|access-date=19 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525050611/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22409620|archive-date=25 May 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the end of the 2012–13 season, Osbourne went on to make twenty–seven appearances in all competitions.
It was announced on 13 May 2013 that his contract along with another six players would not be extended by Aberdeen.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/20130513/dons-release-seven_2212158_3177366|title=Dons release seven|work=afc.co.uk|publisher=Aberdeen FC|date=13 May 2013|accessdate=13 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609003234/http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/20130513/dons-release-seven_2212158_3177366|archive-date=9 June 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> He previously spoke out about his contract, saying his career in Aberdeen is in doubt over his personal issues, with his contract expected to expire in the summer.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen FC's Osbourne has European target but future is uncertain|url=http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/3116500|publisher=Evening Express|date=9 February 2013|accessdate=29 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510073525/http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/3116500|archive-date=10 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Partick Thistle=== On 31 July 2013, Partick Thistle announced that they have brought in Osbourne from Aberdeen on a free transfer.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23520420|title=Partick Thistle add Isaac Osbourne & Simon Colina Dominguez|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 July 2013|access-date=31 July 2013}}</ref>
Having appeared in the first three matches of the season as an unused substitute, he made his debut for the club, starting a match and played 79 minutes, in a 1–0 loss against Motherwell on 24 August 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=I'll prove the gaffer was right to hand me chance to shine on the big stage|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13261646.ill-prove-the-gaffer-was-right-to-hand-me-chance-to-shine-on-the-big-stage/|work=Glasgow Evening Times|date=13 August 2013|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Motherwell 1 Partick Thistle 0: Thistle fail to turn the tables after Motherwell's early strike|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13262363.motherwell-1-partick-thistle-0-thistle-fail-to-turn-the-tables-after-motherwells-early-strike/|work=Glasgow Evening Times|date=24 August 2013|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Since joining Partick Thistle, Osbourne quickly became a first team regular, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Paterson: No fears after our good start to league campaign|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13266786.paterson-no-fears-after-our-good-start-to-league-campaign/|work=Glasgow Evening Times|date=31 October 2013|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Partick 0 St Mirren 3: Thistle still without home win|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13267439.partick-0-st-mirren-3-thistle-still-without-home-win/|work=Glasgow Evening Times|date=9 November 2013|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Thistle are banged to rights|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13269016.thistle-are-banged-to-rights/|work=Glasgow Evening Times|date=4 December 2013|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> However, he suffered a knee injury in an abandoned match against St Johnstone at Firhill in late 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Partick Thistle boss Alan Archibald wishes abandoned match with St Johnstone had never started|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/partick-thistle-boss-alan-archibald-2928762|publisher=Daily Record|date=14 December 2013|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> After the match, Osbourne underwent surgery and the injury left him unavailable for the remainder of the 2013/14 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Partick Thistle in desperate hunt for midfielder as Isaac Osbourne is ruled out for remainder of season|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/partick-thistle-desperate-hunt-midfielder-3007104|publisher=Daily Record|date=10 January 2014|accessdate=27 May 2014}}</ref> After making thirteen appearances in his first season, Osbourne said he might want to continue on at the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Osbourne won't rule out signing for Thistle again|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/partick-thistle/osbourne-wont-rule-out-signing-for-thistle-again-164658n.24298970|work=Glasgow Evening Times|date=23 May 2014|accessdate=27 May 2014}}</ref> Following this statement, Osbourne continued to recover from his knee injury, while dealing with the ongoing negotiations with Partick Thistle.<ref>{{cite news|title=Archibald is relishing the return of Welsh|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13282109.archibald-is-relishing-the-return-of-welsh/|work=Glasgow Evening Times|date=3 June 2014|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Osbourne still on Jags radar for Firhill return|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13286946.osbourne-still-on-jags-radar-for-firhill-return/|work=Glasgow Evening Times|date=29 July 2014|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jags new boy Dan's delighted he missed Pool party|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13288376.jags-new-boy-dans-delighted-he-missed-pool-party/|work=Glasgow Evening Times|date=12 August 2014|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref>
===St Mirren=== Osbourne signed a one-year contract with Scottish Premiership side, St Mirren on 21 August 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Signing: Isaac Osbourne|url=http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=35340|publisher=St Mirren F.C.|date=21 August 2014|accessdate=21 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821173545/http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=35340|archivedate=21 August 2014}}</ref>
He made his debut for the club, starting a match and played 70 minutes, in a 3–0 loss against Dundee United on 30 August 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=St. Mirren 0–3 Dundee United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28906764|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 August 2014|accessdate=19 February 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140902175808/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28906764|archivedate=2 September 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, Osbourne suffered a knee injury that saw him out for three months.<ref>{{cite news|title=St Mirren 1 Celtic 2: Guidetti double seals the deal for Hoops|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13292592.st-mirren-1-celtic-2-guidetti-double-seals-the-deal-for-hoops/|work=Glasgow Evening Times|date=27 September 2014|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Saints boss Craig hopes break will help ease injury list|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13293241.saints-boss-craig-hopes-break-will-help-ease-injury-list/|work=Glasgow Evening Times|date=6 October 2014|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> On 6 December 2014, he returned to the first team, starting the whole game, in a 1–0 loss against St Johnstone.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30256974|title=St. Mirren 0–1 St. Johnstone|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 December 2014|access-date=19 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106140036/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30256974|archive-date=6 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Following this, Osbourne soon received a handful of first team opportunities for the next two months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Isaac determined to play a major part in battle of the Saints|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13298273.isaac-determined-to-play-a-major-part-in-battle-of-the-saints/|work=Glasgow Evening Times|date=6 December 2014|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Stephen Mallan's last goal was a worldy.. but this one was most important of St Mirren's season, says Kenny McLean|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stephen-mallans-last-goal-worldy-5002559|publisher=Daily Record|date=19 January 2015|accessdate=19 February 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Partick Thistle 0 St Mirren 1: Dayton's debut goal seals victory for Saints in six minutes|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/partick-thistle-0-st-mirren-5075572|publisher=Daily Record|date=30 January 2015|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> However, he suffered ankle injury that saw him sidelined for six weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.teamtalk.com/news/st-mirren-v-hamilton-preview|title=St Mirren v Hamilton preview|publisher=TeamTalk|date=27 February 2015|accessdate=19 February 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218215102/https://www.teamtalk.com/news/st-mirren-v-hamilton-preview|archivedate=18 February 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On 21 April 2015, Osbourne left the club by mutual consent prior to the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=42330|title=Squad Update|date=21 April 2015|work=St Mirren FC|publisher=St Mirren Official website|accessdate=21 April 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150506180755/http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=42330|archivedate= 6 May 2015}}</ref> By the time he left St Mirren, Osbourne made 18 appearances in total, without scoring a goal. Following this, he announced his retirement from professional football at age 28, due to his persistent knee injury.<ref name="Osbourne Retirement"/>
==Personal life== Born and raised in Erdington, Osbourne is the older brother of midfielder Isaiah Osbourne and has six brothers and four sisters.<ref name="Osbourne Brother">{{cite news|title=Brothers profit together...|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/brothers-profit-together-3117482|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=19 January 2007|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="Osbourne Coventry Telegraph 2008">{{cite news|title= Inside Write: Isaac Osbourne|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/inside-write-isaac-osbourne-3091644|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=31 October 2008|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Attack in jail sparks probe call|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/attack-in-jail-sparks-probe-call-19197|work=Birmingham Mail|date=26 January 2006|accessdate=19 February 2021}}</ref> Growing up, he revealed that his family were Aston Villa supporters, and that his father, Ivan, used to be a footballer in amateur football.<ref name="Osbourne Coventry Telegraph 2008"/>
Osbourne revealed he attended Henley College in Coventry to study BTEC National Certificate in Sport and plans to become a carpenter when he retires.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coventry City's Isaac Osbourne is already planning for a career after football|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/coventry-citys-isaac-osbourne-is-already-238225|work=Birmingham Mail|date=8 February 2009|accessdate=29 March 2013}}</ref> In March 2009, Osbourne became a father for the first time when his partner gave birth to a baby girl, Remaya.<ref name="Osbourne Father"/> During the 2011–12 season, Isaac and Isaiah both played for Aberdeen and Hibernian in the same league and played against each other on two occasions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14778557|title=Hibernian 0–0 Aberdeen|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 September 2011|access-date=19 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911171756/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14778557.stm|archive-date=11 September 2011|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/16123554.stm|title=Aberdeen 1–0 Hibernian|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 December 2011|access-date=19 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111217174550/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/16123554.stm|archive-date=17 December 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> They also played together during his time at Coventry City when they played against each other against Nottingham Forest on 18 April 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10308~45151,00.html|title= Nottingham Forest vs Coventry City|publisher=Nottingham Forest F.C.|date=18 April 2009|access-date=14 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501090500/https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10308~45151,00.html|archive-date=1 May 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Career statistics== {{Expand section|date=February 2021}}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120107122527/http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/isaac-osbourne-aberdeen_2212045_23498 Isaac Osbourne profile] at Aberdeen F.C. *{{Soccerbase}}
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