John William Boden (q1 1882 – 19 March 1946)[1] was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Glossop, Clapton Orient and Aston Villa in the 1900s.[2] He appeared in Clapton Orient's first Football League match in 1905.[1] A defender or half back, he later played for Northwich Victoria before moving into the Southern League to play for Reading, Croydon Common,[1] Plymouth Argyle,[3] and Gillingham.[1] Boden died in his native Northwich, Cheshire, in 1946 aged about 64.[1]
 Boden in Gillingham colours in 1912 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John William Boden | ||
| Date of birth | q1 1882 | ||
| Place of birth | Northwich, England | ||
| Date of death | 19 March 1946 (aged about 64) | ||
| Place of death | Northwich, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender / Half back / Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1902–1905 | Glossop | 91 | (4) |
| 1905–1906 | Clapton Orient | 27 | (5) |
| 1906–1907 | Aston Villa | 17 | (2) |
| 1907 | Northwich Victoria | ||
| 1907–1909 | Reading | 65 | (6) |
| 1909–1910 | Croydon Common | 20 | (2) |
| 1910–1912 | Plymouth Argyle | 65 | (32) |
| 1912–1913 | Gillingham | 16 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "John William Boden" (PDF). Croydon Common FC. Alan Futter. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 29. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ "John Boden". GoS–DB. Greens on Screen. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
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