Osbourne brought in by Boro boss

05 November 2009 11:40
The Birmingham-born 21-year-old, who trained with the Teessiders for the first time on Thursday morning, has made 29 appearances for Villa since earning his senior debut three years ago.[LNB]Strachan said: "I have known about Isaiah for about a year and he will bring us more strength in the midfield area where we are definitely short on numbers.[LNB]"He's not a flair player, he's what I would call a continuity player, but he will also give us strength, height and get about the pitch."[LNB]Osbourne already has some experience of the Championship having made eight appearances on loan at Nottingham Forest last season.[LNB]He could make his Boro debut in Saturday's clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.[LNB][LNB] Crystal Palace 13/8, Middlesbro' 13/8, Draw 12/5  

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