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Woking Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of Josh Osude.
The 25-year-old forward joins permanently from Isthmian League Premier Division side Hashtag United.
A pacy and versatile attacker, Osude had spells as a youth team player with AFC Bournemouth and Leyton Orient, before joining Hashtag United through their ‘Hashtag Academy’ programme in 2019. He rejected a scholarship in the USA to join the Tags, initially spending two years with them before departing in the summer of 2021.
After several spells in non league, including another with the Tags, Osude enjoyed a successful year long stint at Witham Town in the Isthmian North, scoring 30 in 38 to move a step up to Hashtag back in November 2024. He now makes the move to full time football with the Cards after winning the Tags’ last three Player of the Month awards, scoring nine times and helping mount an unlikely playoff push.
Director of Football Jody Brown added, “I think it’s exciting to give players from lower level a chance to grow and prove themselves - they’re hungry and they want to develop. I’ve worked with so many players at various levels of the pyramid, and witnessed many others that have moved on and proven their ability in full time football, right up to the highest level.”
“I believe in that journey, and want it to be an important part of our process. Michael Cheek, Dwight Gayle, Freddie Ladapo, even Jack Barham at Aldershot are just a few that I was lucky enough to coach at step 3 & 4, so I’ve seen it happen at close quarters.”
“Josh was brought to my attention by one of the scouts I trust. We followed up with his data, which was high in many metrics, then looked closely ourselves. He’s been climbing the levels and continues to score and create - We don’t believe he’s reached his ceiling - His pace is a strength and we think he can excite people.”
“We could’ve waited until the summer, but given the situation we find ourselves in, we feel Josh can add something immediately - We will support him to settle quickly and hope he gets a really warm welcome from our fans.”
“I spoke to Jay Devereux, the Hashtag manager, before we made our approach, and he gave me great insight into Josh which I’m grateful for. They’ve helped develop some good players in recent years and deserve a lot of credit.”
Josh is available for sponsorship. Email simon.jones@wokingfc.co.uk to find out more.
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