Bradford (Park Avenue) thrilled to get winger in from Bury

The 24-year-old brings a wealth of experience and attacking quality to the Horsfall Community Stadium, having previously played for clubs such as Warrington Town, Chester, Clitheroe, Workington, Worksop, Emley, and Bury.

Gooden had a standout campaign last season at Emley AFC, where he played a crucial role in their promotion as champions of the Northern Counties East League Premier Division, scoring an impressive 23 goals.

This season, he has continued his fine form at Bury, featuring in 25 matches and providing seven goals, alongside four assists.

Iyrwah Gooden takes the plaudits after scoring in Bury's win over Longridge Town last month. (Image: Phil Hill.)

Avenue’s team manager Craig Elliott shared his thoughts on the signing, saying: "Since coming into the club, I have been actively looking for wingers that suit my system and the way I like to play.

“Iyrwah is a player that ticked all my boxes for the criteria of player I wanted in my team.

"I have been trying to bring him in for a few reasons for a while now.

“I feel he is of the right age to improve, he is Yorkshire-based, and he fits in with our budget at Avenue.

“I am delighted and thankful to the club and Development Fund for supporting this transfer.

"He’s an exciting winger that can score and create goals. This is the type of player I want to bring in for the next phase of improving the team."

In a club statement, Avenue said: “We want to extend a huge thank you to the Development Fund for their invaluable support in securing this signing.

“Their continued backing has been instrumental in bringing Iyrwah to the club and strengthening our squad as we push for promotion this season.”

Gooden is available for selection immediately, and fans can look forward to seeing him in action this weekend, as Avenue visit leaders Cleethorpes Town in the Northern Premier League East Division.