About Ian Osborne
Born 1952. Ian Osborne is a British association football player.
Ian Leonard Osborne (born 28 October 1952) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham City and Port Vale.
Career Osborne was born in Leicester. When he left school in 1968, he joined Birmingham City as an apprentice and turned professional two years later. A pacey full back, he spent a long time in the reserve team before eventually making his debut in the First Division on 16 August 1975, the opening game of the 1975–76 season, in a 3–3 draw at Leicester City. Osborne played a few more games that season, deputising for Ray Martin who was nearing the end of his Birmingham career, but his defending was not considered up to standard and he was allowed to leave.
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Who is Ian Osborne?
English footballer (born 1952)
When was Ian Osborne born?
Ian Osborne was born on 28 October 1952 in Leicester.
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Ian Osborne is an association football player.
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Ian Osborne is British.
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