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Jago Godden (Walsall FC | England) [On loan - Drogheda United | Ireland]

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29 Nov 17:52 · edited 29 Nov 18:13 · History
Former Christchurch United midfielder Jago Godden has landed a gig over in England with Bedford Town FC (National League North - Sixth tier, same division as one Zac Jones at AFC Fylde)  after leaving New Zealand earlier this month.



He managed a goal on debut having come off the bench in the second half, but Bedford ended up throwing away a result late on against 10 man Darlington to lose 4-3, having been up 3-2 heading into the 90th minute.

Good luck to the lad. Good start for him on a personal level at least! 
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30 Nov 02:09
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06 Dec 20:57


2 in 2 from Jago over in England.

Still can't get himself in the winners circle for his new club though, with their game against Scarborough this morning finishing 2-2. 
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23 Dec 22:16 · edited 23 Dec 22:18 · History
Got another on the weekend.

Jago Godden has scored four goals in five games since moving to Bedford Town, including three in four league games.

https://youtu.be/BkTddxuz_EU?si=ETKFl3iSeSVOQy_O



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21 Jan 01:19 · edited 21 Jan 01:20 · History
Unfortunately he had an oggie a few weeks back as Bedford (18th) lost 0-2 to Zac Jones's Fylde (2nd).

Godden with 4 goals in the English 6th tier (National League Nth) so far this season.
Bedford 6 pts above the drop zone.

Jones's Fylde gunning for promotion, though they are 5 pts behind South Shields (1st). Only 1st gets automatic promotion.

Jones has been in goal for 24 of their 27 league games.
https://www.sofascore.com/football/match/afc-fylde-bedford-town/ycsOzp#id:14168755

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04 Feb 21:33 · edited 04 Feb 21:41 · History
In quite unexpected transfer news, Jago Godden has signed for League Two side Walsall FC (loaned to Drogheda United until 2027).



Not bad for a guy kicking around at National League level in Christchurch some 4-5 months ago. Will also get a full season in Ireland to show his wares before heading back to Walsall in 2027.

Well done lad.
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05 Feb 01:33
Could be Walsall's second ever Kiwi...
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05 Feb 03:56 · edited 05 Feb 03:56 · History
Or 3rd?
Adam Mitchell also had a trial there, after he left Serbia.

Hay, Corica and Baze sometimes referred to the "Walsall mafia", after playing together there and now all around Albany.

Well done Godden. LOI starts this weekend and will now have 3 Kiwis involved.

https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2026/02/05/christchurch-midfielder-jago-godden-lands-contract-with-english-club-walsall/

Walsall has a number of past New Zealand connections, with former All Whites Mark Paston and Danny Hay having played for the club, as well as national coach Darren Bazeley.
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06 Feb 21:18 · edited 06 Feb 21:19 · History
Drogheda debut for Jago off the bench. 

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06 Feb 21:41
He had to be the one didn't he?



Ends up being the match winning goal too. 1-0 Drogheda it finishes 
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06 Feb 22:00


I love Irish commentary. 

Unbridled joy, or exasperation in despair, no in-between. 😆
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06 Feb 22:19
Must be all that Spanish Armada heritage 

The comments man more dead pan

What a debut for Godden, he hammered that in
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06 Feb 23:09
Love the fans jumping over the stands to celebrate and get amongst it. Proper Milwall.
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13 Feb 23:29
Godden off the pine at 66 mins (2-0) in a 2-0 win
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20 Feb 22:33
1-1 draw

No N Garbett for Dundalk, but Godden on at 63 mins for Drogheda when they were down 1-0
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27 Feb 22:18
Godden on at 69 mins (1-2) in a 1-2 loss. Drogheda down to 10 men at 62 mins
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08 Mar 23:08
Godden on a 58 mins (2-0) as Drogheda lose 2-1.
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