Cath
01-03-2006, 15:04
Sad news:
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Chelsea and Southampton legend Peter Osgood has died at the age of 59.
Osgood collapsed while attending a family funeral service on Wednesday at Slough crematorium before he was taken to Wexham Park Hospital.
The forward made 286 appearances for the Blues and scored 105 goals, helping his side win the 1970 FA Cup and 1971 European Cup Winners' Cup.
He joined the Saints in 1974 and guided the club to victory over Manchester United in the 1976 FA Cup final.
Osgood was also a member of England's 1970 World Cup squad and made four appearances for the national side.
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Chelsea and Southampton legend Peter Osgood has died at the age of 59.
Osgood collapsed while attending a family funeral service on Wednesday at Slough crematorium before he was taken to Wexham Park Hospital.
The forward made 286 appearances for the Blues and scored 105 goals, helping his side win the 1970 FA Cup and 1971 European Cup Winners' Cup.
He joined the Saints in 1974 and guided the club to victory over Manchester United in the 1976 FA Cup final.
Osgood was also a member of England's 1970 World Cup squad and made four appearances for the national side.