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[Albion] John Osborne RIP



El Presidente

The ONLY Gay in Brighton
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Jul 5, 2003
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Many of you who follow the Albion and England home and away will probably know John who sadly and suddenly passed away Sunday, aged just 55. He was one of those fans whose devotion to the Albion knew no bounds.

The last match he missed was away to Swansea in the LDV trophy in 2001, and I don't think he ever missed a home game from when he first started watching the club in the 70's. He always brought his Albion and England BN3 flag to away matches where it would be on display regardless of the weather or the result. Being promoted last season, and seeing the Albion in the top flight meant a lot to him, as he was one of those who saw us in the dark days at Gillingham.

John was also a massive England fan too, and he followed them with pride all over the globe, competitions and friendlies, including many World Cups and European Championships, including Brazil in 2014 and France last year.

More importantly than that, he was a great bloke. It's easy to be glib and say nice things about people who pass away, but in John's case it was true. He was funny, kind, stylish, had great taste in music and fashion, and just someone whose company you always looked forward to and enjoyed.

He had a season ticket in the front row of the WSU along with his son Sam, who is also an Albion regular home and away. I've know John since I was twelve years old, standing with him, his old man and his sister in the Chicken Run.

He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

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timbha

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Jul 5, 2003
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Sussex
Spoke to him and Sam many times at matches over many years.

Tragic. Condolences to family and friends. I’m shocked
 








GT49er

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Feb 1, 2009
46,487
Gloucester
Many of you who follow the Albion and England home and away will probably know John who sadly and suddenly passed away Sunday, aged just 55. He was one of those fans whose devotion to the Albion knew no bounds.

The last match he missed was away to Swansea in the LDV trophy in 2001, and I don't think he ever missed a home game from when he first started watching the club in the 70's. He always brought his Albion and England BN3 flag to away matches where it would be on display regardless of the weather or the result. Being promoted last season, and seeing the Albion in the top flight meant a lot to him, as he was one of those who saw us in the dark days at Gillingham.

John was also a massive England fan too, and he followed them with pride all over the globe, competitions and friendlies, including many World Cups and European Championships, including Brazil in 2014 and France last year.

More importantly than that, he was a great bloke. It's easy to be glib and say nice things about people who pass away, but in John's case it was true. He was funny, kind, stylish, had great taste in music and fashion, and just someone whose company you always looked forward to and enjoyed.

He had a season ticket in the front row of the WSU along with his son Sam, who is also an Albion regular home and away. I've know John since I was twelve years old, standing with him, his old man and his sister in the Chicken Run.

He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Excellent obituary. Never knew the gentleman myself, but condolences to his friends and family. RIP.
 


Goldstone1976

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Apr 30, 2013
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I knew John only a little, from seeing him at away days from time to time. What dreadful news. RIP John; condolences to family and friends.
 




Beach Hut

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Jul 5, 2003
71,907
Living In a Box
I am totally shocked, known John since both our kids were U8s and mine was ASC Strikers and Sam was Hove Park Colts and they are both now 25.

RIP
 


Peter Grummit

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Oct 13, 2004
6,769
Lewes
I'd like to echo EP's sentiments. I am fortunate to have known John since BHASVIC days and a kinder, more reliable bloke you could not find.

His dedication to the Albion was unlimited but he was very unassuming about it. He will be much missed.

Thoughts very much with Sam and John's whole family.
 


Poyningsgull

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Apr 12, 2007
1,615
Very sad news. I did not know him to talk to but I recognise him as I also sit in the WSU front row and stood to let him pass at every home game. RIP.
 






Tim Over Whelmed

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Jul 24, 2007
10,165
Arundel
Sincere condolences to your family, RIP fella.
 






CC2

Member
Nov 9, 2008
161
Absolutely stunned when I heard this terrible news late on Monday night. I knew John from both Albion away games and travelling with England, he was such a lovely calm bloke, always good to talk to, I last saw him at West Ham away, we chatted on the way back to the tube station.

RIP John.

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bhanutz

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Aug 23, 2005
5,998
Recognise him from Away games... So sad..RIP fella and my thoughts are with the family.
 


Two Professors

Two Mad Professors
Jul 13, 2009
7,617
Multicultural Brum
How dreadfully sad at age 55.Glad he saw Albion return to the top flight,R.I.P.
 


Mr Blobby

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Jul 14, 2003
2,632
In a cave
Perfectly put El Presidente. Indeed it is very very sad news. I have known both John and Sam for a number of years, both following the Albion and England. A lovely guy and I will miss him big time. Here are a few pictures from around the world, John and Sam proudly flew the Albion flag in many a country. RIP mate. Brazil.jpgUk1.jpgUK2.jpgUK3.jpg
 









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