Breaking News: Ex-Brentford Free Agent Linked with Sheffield Wednesday Secures New Club

Stevenage have signed defender Charlie Goode after he left Brentford, according to the club’s official website.

Stevenage have landed the centre-back on a free transfer as they prepare for the upcoming League One season. They finished 9th in the table last term and will be looking to build on that.

Goode, 28, cut ties with Brentford at the end of the last campaign after they decided against keeping hold of him and his contract with the Premier League side officially expired in late June. He has been weighing up his options over recent times and has been linked with Sheffield Wednesday, as reported by The Star. However, in this latest update regarding his situation, he has now secured a move to Hertfordshire on a one-year deal, with his new club holding an option to extend his stay by a further 12 months on top of that.

Their manager, Alex Revell, who replaced Steve Evans after he left for Rotherham United, stated on their website: “Charlie has missed a lot of football over the last four years, but he’s passed every medical and physical test we’ve put in front of him. He’s a big character with a commanding presence in both boxes and the ability to play. Those are qualities we value and he’s keen to get back playing regular football again”.

New face at Stevenage

Stevenage Goode spent the second-half of last season on loan in the third tier with Wigan Athletic. He joined the Latics in January and went on to play 13 games under Shaun Maloney. His arrival at Stevenage will boost their defensive options and he will fill the void left by Finley Burns’ return to Manchester City following the end of his loan spell.

He took to X to have his say on his exit from Brentford earlier this summer and said: “Sometimes things just don’t work out for many reasons, a tough few years since I arrived. I’m feeling better than ever, and ready for the next chapter! Wish you all the best for the future.” Goode signed for Northampton Town in 2019 from Scunthorpe United and went on to play 45 games for the Cobblers in League Two before earning a move to the Bees. The Watford-born man has been on the books of the London outfit for the last four years and was part of their squad promotion to the Premier League back in 2021.

However, he has only made 20 appearances for the London club and has been loaned out to Sheffield United, Blackpool, and Wigan Athletic.

Fresh start

Goode’s transfer to Stevenage will provide him with consistent game time. Although Sheffield Wednesday expressed interest, he was not guaranteed a starting spot at Hillsborough.