Karleigh Osborne
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Karleigh Anthony Jonathan Osborne (born 19 March 1988 in Southall
) is an English footballer currently playing for Brentford
. Osborne plays principally at centre-back, though he is also a capable right-back.
He made his debut against Hull
in May 2005 at the age of just 17, having been an unused substitute earlier in the season when he was only 16.
In the 2007–08 season, in the absence of Matt Heywood and Kevin O'Connor, Osborne captained the team on several occasions. He scored his first goal for Brentford in a 1–0 win at Shrewsbury Town
on 5 January 2008, scored a header from Ryan Dickson
's corner. He had a one-month loan spell with Oxford United
in September 2008. On 10 October 2008, Osborne transferred to Eastbourne Borough
for a one-month loan lasting until 6 November 2008. He played three games and scored a goal against Barrow during a league game. He returned from his loan spells to play a key role in Brentford's promotion from League Two. In the 2009/10 season, his appearances were limited until March, when an injury crisis gave him an extended run of games in the team. His good form resulted in a new contract at the end of the campaign.
Southall
Southall is a large suburban district of west London, England, and part of the London Borough of Ealing. It is situated west of Charing Cross. Neighbouring places include Yeading, Hayes, Hanwell, Heston, Hounslow, Greenford and Northolt...
) is an English footballer currently playing for Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
. Osborne plays principally at centre-back, though he is also a capable right-back.
He made his debut against Hull
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
in May 2005 at the age of just 17, having been an unused substitute earlier in the season when he was only 16.
In the 2007–08 season, in the absence of Matt Heywood and Kevin O'Connor, Osborne captained the team on several occasions. He scored his first goal for Brentford in a 1–0 win at Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
on 5 January 2008, scored a header from Ryan Dickson
Ryan Dickson
Ryan Anthony Dickson is an English footballer who plays as a left back for Southampton. Born in Saltash, Cornwall, he began his career with local club Plymouth Argyle and also played on loan for Torquay United and Brentford, joining them permanently in 2008...
's corner. He had a one-month loan spell with Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
in September 2008. On 10 October 2008, Osborne transferred to Eastbourne Borough
Eastbourne Borough F.C.
Eastbourne Borough are a semi-professional English football club, based in the town of Eastbourne, East Sussex, and are members of the Conference South. They are known as The Sports after their previous name as Langney Sports. Eastbourne Borough play their home matches at Priory Lane in Langney...
for a one-month loan lasting until 6 November 2008. He played three games and scored a goal against Barrow during a league game. He returned from his loan spells to play a key role in Brentford's promotion from League Two. In the 2009/10 season, his appearances were limited until March, when an injury crisis gave him an extended run of games in the team. His good form resulted in a new contract at the end of the campaign.