Ossie is dead

Osgood made his Chelsea debut in 1964, a 17 year old, and scored twice. He went on to become in the opinion of many players, fans and management, the most gifted, exciting and outstanding centre-forward to have played for the club.

In 1970 he scored the famous diving header equaliser at Old Trafford in the FA Cup Final replay against Leeds as Chelsea went on to win the trophy for the first time. He remains from that season the last person to score in every round of the competition.

The following season he scored in both the European Cup Winners’ Cup Final and Cup Final replay against Real Madrid as Chelsea raised our first European trophy.

He also scored in the 1972 League Cup Final, a 2-1 defeat by Stoke.

In all he played 380 games and scored 150 goals. Only Bobby Tambling and Kerry Dixon have scored more for the club. He left Chelsea in 1974 and won the FA Cup with Southampton in 1976, but returned to us in 1978. He won four England caps.

He had two testimonials with Chelsea, and has been an enthusiastic worker and supporter for the Corporate supporters, a legend they all queued to meet. In recent years he has been a successful after dinner speaker.

Chelsea Football Club’s affection and esteem for the man the fans titled the King of Stamford Bridge could not be higher. Today is a very sad day indeed.

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