Ossie at work!

In a memorial service on Sunday, October 1, 2006, Peter Osgood’s ashes were laid to rest under the penalty spot at the Shed end of Stamford Bridge. Over 2500 fans attended the memorial service and they were joined by former managers, chairmen, players, colleagues and current Chelsea players. The Chelsea legend, one of all-time greats, made 380 appearances for The Blues, scoring 150 goals.

He was the last of only nine players to score in every round of the FA Cup, helping Chelsea to victory in a replayed final against Leeds United in 1970. He scored Chelsea’s equaliser in the second game at Old Trafford with a diving header from Charlie Cooke’s chipped pass twelve minutes from full time; his side eventually won 2-1. In 1971 Osgood was part of the Chelsea team which lifted the European Cup Winners’ Cup defeating Real Madrid 2-1 in Athens, where he scored Chelsea’s second, decisive, goal. His volley from outside the area against Arsenal in the FA Cup was voted goal of the season in 1972-73.

Chelsea TV in their tribute to Peter Osgood made a very good capsule of his key moments and also some words from some key Chelsea men including captain John Terry. This is a lengthy video, give it some time to load, have some patience.

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I’ve also given below the three of the most important goals by Ozzie which are also in the above capsule:

Ossie’s equaliser against Leeds United in the FA Cup final in 1970:

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Ozzie’s winner against Real Madrid in the FA Cup final in 1971:

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Goal of the season in 72-73 by Ossie hp9iVqV7kJ8

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May his soul rest in peace!