Tim's Player A-Z
RUSSELL OSMAN
Full Name: Russell Charles Osman
Dob: 14-02-1959
Pob: Repton, South Derbyshire 
Position: Centre Back
| Season | Tot Apps | Tot Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1974-75 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-76 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-77 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-78 | 37(1) | 0 |
| 1978-79 | 52 | 2 |
| 1979-80 | 52 | 2 |
| 1980-81 | 66 | 3 |
| 1981-82 | 51 | 2 |
| 1982-83 | 45 | 5 |
| 1983-84 | 42 | 3 |
| 1984-85 | 37(2) | 4 |
| TOTALS | 382(3) | 21 |
Career Appearance Record
| Club | Date Signed | Date Left | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPSWICH TOWN | |
July 1975 | July 1985 | Youth Team |
| Leicester City | |
July 1985 | June 1988 | £240,000 |
| Southampton | |
June 1988 | October 1991 | £325,000 |
| Bristol City | |
October 1991 | March 1995 | - |
| Plymouth Argyle | |
March 1995 | September 1995 | Free |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | |
September 1995 | January 1996 | - |
| Cardiff City |  |
January 1996 | June 1996 | - |
(6) Comments
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Sonic Saturday 16-05-2026
Russell Oman's Honours = Up To The Current Date
= While playing for Ipswich Town
When they won the UEFA Cup, beating AZ Alkmaar 5 - 4 on aggregate, with the 2nd leg played at the Olympic Stadium, Amsterdam. Netherlands on May 20th, 1981
= Individual
He was named in the Football League First Division PFA Team of the Year in the 1980 / 81 season
He was Inducted into Ipswich Town's Hall of Fame in 2011
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Sonic Friday 15-05-2026
Russell Osman's Managerial Career = Up To The Current Date
Bristol City = From 1993 to 1994 - Player / Manager
Plymouth Argyle = From 1995 to ? - Caretaker Manager
Cardiff City = From 1996 to ?
Bristol Rovers = In 2004 - Joint Caretaker Manager
Exeter City = From November 2007 to ? - Assistant Manager
Ipswich Town U18's =- From February 2011 to August 2013 - Coach
Newport County = From July 2015 to October 1st, 2015 - Assistant Manager
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Sonic Thursday 14-05-2026
Russell Osman's International Career
England Youth = 3 Caps and scored 0 Goals
England U21 = 7 Caps and scored 0 Goals
England B = 2 Caps and scored 1 Goal
England Senior Team = 11 Caps and scored Goals
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Sonic Wednesday 13-05-2026
Russell Osman retired from playing football after leaving Cardiff City in June 1996
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Sonic Tuesday 12-05-2026
Russell Osman featured in the 1981 film called "Escape to Victory" playing for the England team
A few of his Ipswich Town teammates featured in the film as well, including Laurie Sivell and Robin Turner, who played for the German team.
And John Wark and Kevin O'Callaghan, among others, such as footballers Osvaldo Ardiles, Bobby Moore, and Pelé.
And including actors Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone, all playing for the England Team
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Anonymous Monday 23-12-2002
Represented England at Youth, Under-21, 'B' and Full International levels.
Father was manager of the Centre Spot restaurant at Portman Road.
Contract Info
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Russell Osman joined Ipswich Town in July 1975 - As An Apprentice.
He signed a Professional Contract with Ipswich Town in March 1976 - The Length Of The Professional Contract Is Unknown.
He joined Leicester City from Ipswich Town in July 1985 - For A Fee Of £240,000 + The Length Of The Contract Is Unknown.
Club Appearance Record