Leon Osborne
FullnameLeon Aidan Osborne[1]
Birth date28 October 1989 (age 36)
Birth placeDoncaster, England
PositionWinger
CurrentclubMaltby Main (assistant manager)
Youthyears 1?–2006
Youthclubs 1Bradford City
Years 12006–2012
Clubs 1Bradford City
Caps 136
Goals 11
Years 22011
Clubs 2→ Southport (loan)
Caps 21
Goals 20
Years 32012
Clubs 3Harrogate Town
Caps 35[2]
Goals 30
Years 42012–2013
Clubs 4Stalybridge Celtic
Caps 43[3]
Goals 40
Years 52013
Clubs 5Buxton
Years 62013
Clubs 6Goole
Caps 61[4]
Goals 60
Years 72014
Clubs 7Frickley Athletic
Years 82014
Clubs 8Matlock
Years 92015
Clubs 9Rainworth Miners Welfare
Years 102015−2016
Clubs 10Farsley Celtic
Years 112016
Clubs 11Long Eaton United
Years 122016
Clubs 12Bradford Park Avenue
Caps 128
Goals 120
Years 132016–2017
Clubs 13Brighouse Town
Years 142017
Clubs 14Hyde United
Caps 146
Goals 142
Years 152017
Clubs 15Scarborough Athletic
Years 162017−2019
Clubs 16Ossett Albion
Years 172020–2021
Clubs 17Pickering Town
Years 182021
Clubs 18Rossington Main
Years 192021–2022
Clubs 19Goole
Years 202023–2024
Clubs 20Armthorpe Welfare
Years 212024
Clubs 21Maltby Main
Years 222024
Clubs 22Ossett United
Caps 228
Goals 220
Years 232024
Clubs 23Pontefract Collieries
Caps 231
Goals 230
Years 242024–2025
Clubs 24Brigg Town (dual-registered)
Caps 2415
Goals 241
Club-update16:55, 14 May 2025 (UTC)

Leon Aiden Osborne (born 28 October 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger. He played in the Football League with Bradford City. He is assistant manager of Maltby Main.

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

Later career

In December 2024, he joined Pontefract Collieries.[26]

On 21 December 2024, Osborne dual-registered with Brigg Town.[27]

On 26 April 2025, Osborne was reported missing having last been seen leaving Doncaster train station on Saturday morning heading to Birmingham.[28] On 1 May, it was confirmed that he had been found safe and well.[29]

Coaching career

In May 2025, Osborne returned to former club Maltby Main as assistant manager.[30]

References

  1. ^ Hugman, Barry J. (ed.) (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. p. 319. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
  2. ^ "Profile: Leon Osborne". harrogatetownafc.com. Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Stalybridge Celtic - Leon Osborne - Player information". stalybridgeceltic.co.uk
  4. ^ "Leon Osborne - First Team - Goole AFC". gooleafc.com. Archived from the original on 28 January 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  5. ^ Parker, Simon (6 May 2007). "Jubilant Barrau grasps his moment". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 4 March 2008.
  6. ^ Parker, Simon (17 November 2008). "Osborne puts Net nightmare behind him". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 17 November 2008. [dead link]
  7. ^ "Leon Osborne publicly apologises". Bradford City official website. 22 June 2007. Archived from the original on 11 September 2007. Retrieved 21 January 2008.
  8. ^ Crowther, Mike (19 May 2008). "Loach will not be rejoining Bantams". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 20 May 2008.[dead link]
  9. ^ Parker, Simon (9 November 2008). "MK Dons 1, City 2". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 9 November 2008.
  10. ^ "Rotherham 0–2 Bradford". BBC Sport. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
  11. ^ "Bradford winger Leon Osborne joins Southport on loan". BBC Sport. 19 August 2011.
  12. ^ "Player: Leon Osborne". Harrogate Town official site. Archived from the original on 13 March 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  13. ^ "Summer Transfers, Done Deals". Evostik League. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  14. ^ "Saturday's Transfer List". Evostik League. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  15. ^ "Saturday's Transfer List". Evostik League. Retrieved 6 September 2016.[dead link]
  16. ^ "Bucks To Work With Blades". Evostik League. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  17. ^ "Gladiators Ready For Life After Thomas". Evostik League. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  18. ^ "Saturday's Transfer List". Evostik League. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  19. ^ "Saturday's Transfer List". Evostik League. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  20. ^ "Moke and Osborne Join Blues". Frickley Athletic FC. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  21. ^ "Three Impressive Recruits for Long Eaton". Bradford Park Avenue FC. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  22. ^ "Osborne Makes Avenue Move". Bradford Park Avenue FC. Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  23. ^ "Leaders Brighouse make triple signing". Non League Yorkshire. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  24. ^ NEW SIGNING Archived 10 April 2017 at the Wayback Machine‚ hydeunited.co.uk, 10 March 2017
  25. ^ Downey, Martin (26 May 2017). "Boro recruit Osborne". Scarborough News. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  26. ^ "📝 We are delighted to confirm the capture of the highly experienced midfielder Leon Osborne, following his departure from @OssettUnited. He's no stranger to Non League clubs in West Yorkshire and can feature in a number of positions on the pitch. #UTC #TogetherStronger". No. 1867637024997675390. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  27. ^ "Two new faces join the squad with Taron Hare signing from Thorne Colliery and Leon Osborne who is dual signed from Pontefract. Leon previously played for Ossett.". No. 1870469493136502816. 21 December 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  28. ^ "Concern and urgent appeal launched as Doncaster footballer is reported missing". The Star. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  29. ^ "Brigg Town FC player Leon Osborne found safe and well". ITV News. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  30. ^ "Maltby Main would like to welcome our new management team of James Kaye, Leon Osbourne and Liam Hardy. @jamk359 @LeonOzOsborne @Liam_Hardy James will be joining as mens first team manager, Leon as assistant manager and Liam as player/first team coach. UTM ⚽️". No. 1921160507739840850. 10 May 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.