Simon Osborn
| Date of birth | 19 January 1972 |
| Place of birth | Croydon |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Osborn had a chequered start to the 2000-01 campaign with Wolverhampton Wanderers and spent a short while out with an injury early on.
Returning to the side as skipper, he continued to operate in a midfield 'holding' role where he worked hard to harass opponents although this was not always appreciated by the Wolves fans.
He subsequently damaged a tendon in his big toe in the FA Cup tie at Wycombe Wanderers and, soon after he had regained fitness, he was on his way out of Molineux.
He joined Tranmere Rovers on the Transfer Deadline Day and stayed until the end of the season but was unable to prevent them being relegated from the First Division.
Osborn's player / coach contract at Walsall was extended to June 2006 in May 2005.
Osborn joined Hereford United in August 2006 on non-contract terms.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 03 Jan 1990 | 17 Aug 1994 | |
| Reading | 17 Aug 1994 | 07 Jul 1995 | |
| Queens Park Rangers | 07 Jul 1995 | 22 Dec 1995 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 22 Dec 1995 | 22 Mar 2001 | |
| Tranmere Rovers | 22 Mar 2001 | 30 Jun 2001 | |
| Port Vale | 04 Sep 2001 | 12 Oct 2001 | |
| Gillingham | 12 Oct 2001 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Walsall | 03 Jul 2003 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Hereford United | 12 Aug 2006 | 28 Aug 2006 | |
| Bromley | 16 Sep 2006 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1992-93 | Crystal Palace | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 27 | 4 |
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| 1995-96 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Queens Park Rangers | Premier League | 6 | 3 |
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| 1996-97 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Tranmere Rovers | League Division 1 | 9 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 16 | 4 |
4
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| 2001-02 | Gillingham | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Gillingham | League Division 1 | 23 | 5 |
4 |
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| 2001-02 | Port Vale | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Port Vale | League Division 2 | 7 |
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| 2002-03 | Gillingham | League Division 1 | 15 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Walsall | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Walsall | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Walsall | League Division 1 | 39 | 4 |
3 |
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| 2004-05 | Walsall | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Walsall | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Walsall | League One | 32 | 6 |
5
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| 2005-06 | Walsall | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Walsall | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Walsall | League One | 27 | 5 |
2 |
10
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| 2006-07 | Bromley | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Hereford United | League Two | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2001 | Gillingham v Norwich City | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Wimbledon v Gillingham | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Birmingham City v Gillingham | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Gillingham v Walsall | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Gillingham v Burnley | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Manchester City v Gillingham | L | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Nov 2001 | Crewe Alexandra v Gillingham | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Nov 2001 | Gillingham v Watford | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Nov 2001 | Gillingham v Crystal Palace | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Millwall v Gillingham | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Nov 2001 | Stockport County v Gillingham | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Nov 2001 | Gillingham v Birmingham City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Gillingham | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Gillingham v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Barnsley v Gillingham | L | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Gillingham v Portsmouth | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Gillingham v West Bromwich Albion | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Jan 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Gillingham | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Gillingham v Sheffield United | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Jan 2002 | Crystal Palace v Gillingham | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Preston North End v Gillingham | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Jan 2002 | Gillingham v Stockport County | D | 3-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Feb 2002 | Gillingham v Bristol Rovers | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Gillingham v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Arsenal v Gillingham | L | 5-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Gillingham v Bradford City | L | 0-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Gillingham | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Walsall v Gillingham | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Gillingham v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Gillingham v Manchester City | L | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2002 | Watford v Gillingham | W | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Wimbledon v Gillingham | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Gillingham v Derby County | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Gillingham v Millwall | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Norwich City v Gillingham | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Gillingham v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Mar 2003 | Gillingham v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Mar 2003 | Gillingham v Wimbledon | D | 3-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Gillingham v Rotherham United | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Watford v Gillingham | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Gillingham | L | 6-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Mar 2003 | Sheffield United v Gillingham | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Mar 2003 | Gillingham v Ipswich Town | L | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Stoke City v Gillingham | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Gillingham v Walsall | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Burnley v Gillingham | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Gillingham v Bradford City | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Coventry City v Gillingham | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 May 2003 | Gillingham v Crystal Palace | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.