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.

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