Thomas Jones (footballer, born 1884) explained

Thomas Jones
Fullname:Thomas Daniel Jones
Birth Date:1884
Birth Place:Aberaman, Wales
Death Place:Porthcawl, Wales
Position:Inside Left
Years1:–1903
Years2:1903–1904
Years3:1904–1905
Years4:1905–?
Clubs4:Aberdare Athletic
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:1908
Nationalteam1:Wales
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Manageryears1:1923–1924
Managerclubs1:Merthyr Town

Thomas Daniel Jones (1884[1] – 8 February 1958) was a Welsh footballer and football club manager. He represented Wales at international level on one occasion.[1]

Jones was born in Aberaman[1] where his father was a grocer and also the Constable of Higher Miskin, an ancient office and ceremonial post. He played for his local side before joining Aberdare Athletic in 1903.

In 1904, Jones joined Nottingham Forest, remaining an amateur as he did throughout his career. He made two league appearances for Forest.[1]

In 1908 he made his only appearance for the Wales national team, a 1–0 defeat against Ireland, played at Aberdare.[2]

In the summer of 1923, Jones took over as secretary-manager of Merthyr Town, guiding them to a respectable 13th place in Division Three (South). He left his post in 1924 and later worked as a scout for Cardiff City. He was also a vice-president of the FA of Wales.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . Soccerdata . 2004 . 1-899468-67-6 .
  2. Web site: PLAYER: Thomas Jones. national team matches 1872 - 2011 database. eu-football.info. 4 June 2012.