Chris Jones (footballer born 1989)
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Chris Jones is a Welsh
footballer who plays for Welsh Premier League side Neath.
, Jones progressed through the Swansea City
youth ranks and signed his first professional contract in 2006 lasting two and a half years and made his senior debut for the club against Walsall
in the Carling Cup
in 2006. In July 2007 he trained with Hamilton Academical
with a view to joing them on a season-long loan deal but he was recalled by Swansea in order to join up with the first team in preparation for the new season.
Jones has played for Wales at various youth levels and is currently mainly playing for the under-19
team. However he was called up to the under-21
squad in February 2007 coming on as a substitute against Northern Ireland
.
Jones spent the first three months of the 2008/09 season on loan at Conference National
side Cambridge United
. He returned to Swansea on 18 November 2008.
on trial with a view to a permanent deal being struck. On 18 July, manager Mike Newell
offered Jones a permanent contract with the club. Jones officially signed for Grimsby Town
on 25 July 2009. After struggling to break into the first team, Jones was made available for loan under new manager Neil Woods
, and on January 2010, Jones signed for Welsh Premier League side Neath on loan until the end of the 2009–10 season, scoring a hat trick on his debut in a 3–2 win over Porthmadog
.
Following the conclusion of the Welsh football season, Jones returned to Grimsby and was ready for selection in Town's final two games of the season. Despite this he was not picked and on 12 May 2010, Jones was one of seven players placed on the transfer list by Neil Woods following their relegation from the Football League. After failing in his task to find a new club in the summer of 2010, Jones was kept on at Grimsby and was handed a squad number for the upcoming 2010–2011 campaign. On 30 July 2010 Jones had his contract cancelled by mutual consent.
After playing as a Striker during his loan spell, Jones has been converted to a right winger for the 2010-2011 season and has provided many assists as well as chipping in with several goals as well as Neath go in search of European football.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
footballer who plays for Welsh Premier League side Neath.
Swansea City
Born in SwanseaSwansea
Swansea is a coastal city and county in Wales. Swansea is in the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan. Situated on the sandy South West Wales coast, the county area includes the Gower Peninsula and the Lliw uplands...
, Jones progressed through the Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
youth ranks and signed his first professional contract in 2006 lasting two and a half years and made his senior debut for the club against Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
in the Carling Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
in 2006. In July 2007 he trained with Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
with a view to joing them on a season-long loan deal but he was recalled by Swansea in order to join up with the first team in preparation for the new season.
Jones has played for Wales at various youth levels and is currently mainly playing for the under-19
Wales national under-19 football team
The Wales national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship held every year.-Recent history:...
team. However he was called up to the under-21
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
squad in February 2007 coming on as a substitute against Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national under-21 football team
The Northern Ireland national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Northern Ireland.-Former coaches:* To 20 August 2008.-2008/09 Matches:-Current squad:Squad to play San Marino.-Other Recent Call-Ups:...
.
Jones spent the first three months of the 2008/09 season on loan at Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Cambridge United
Cambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
. He returned to Swansea on 18 November 2008.
Grimsby Town
On 1 July 2009, Jones joined Grimsby TownGrimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
on trial with a view to a permanent deal being struck. On 18 July, manager Mike Newell
Mike Newell (footballer)
Michael Colin "Mike" Newell is an English football manager and former professional footballer. As a player he notably was a member of the Blackburn Rovers team which won the Premier League in 1995, as well also playing for Crewe Alexandra, Wigan Athletic, Luton Town, Leicester City, Everton,...
offered Jones a permanent contract with the club. Jones officially signed for Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
on 25 July 2009. After struggling to break into the first team, Jones was made available for loan under new manager Neil Woods
Neil Woods
Neil Stephen Woods is a former English footballer who played as a striker and former manager of Grimsby Town where he also played between 1990 and 1998. He now works as the Head of Youth at Football League One side Walsall...
, and on January 2010, Jones signed for Welsh Premier League side Neath on loan until the end of the 2009–10 season, scoring a hat trick on his debut in a 3–2 win over Porthmadog
Porthmadog F.C.
Porthmadog Football Club is a football team, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1884 and plays at Y Traeth, Porthmadog, which accommodates 2,000 spectators .- History :...
.
Following the conclusion of the Welsh football season, Jones returned to Grimsby and was ready for selection in Town's final two games of the season. Despite this he was not picked and on 12 May 2010, Jones was one of seven players placed on the transfer list by Neil Woods following their relegation from the Football League. After failing in his task to find a new club in the summer of 2010, Jones was kept on at Grimsby and was handed a squad number for the upcoming 2010–2011 campaign. On 30 July 2010 Jones had his contract cancelled by mutual consent.
Neath
Following his departure, Jones returned to Neath on a permanent deal on 5 August 2010.After playing as a Striker during his loan spell, Jones has been converted to a right winger for the 2010-2011 season and has provided many assists as well as chipping in with several goals as well as Neath go in search of European football.