John Boden (footballer)

John William Boden (q1 1882 – 19 March 1946) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Glossop, Clapton Orient and Aston Villa in the 1900s. He appeared in Clapton Orient's first Football League match in 1905. A defender or half back, he later played for Northwich Victoria before moving into the Southern League to play for Reading, Croydon Common, Plymouth Argyle, and Gillingham. Boden died in his native Northwich, Cheshire, in 1946 aged about 64.