David Jones

Background

Jones was born in Kingsley, Cheshire.

Career

He began his football career as a youngster with Crewe Alexandra, and was capped by England at youth level An inside forward, Jones became Crewe"s youngest goalscorer, aged 16 years 144 days, in a match against Gateshead on 10 September 1956, a record which as of March 2009 he still holds. At the end of the 1956-1957 season, Jones turned professional with First Division club Birmingham City.

He was integrated gradually into the first team, deputising occasionally for experienced forwards Peter Murphy and Bryan Orritt, and had played nine games in the top flight when his progress was disrupted by a leg injury.

In December 1959, Jones moved to Millwall of the Fourth Division. They promptly sold Burridge, and despite Jones"s contributions, two years later they were relegated back to the Fourth Division.

Following their relegation, the size of the squad was halved. Jones was among those cut.

After 71 goals in 165 league games, he moved to South Africa where he played for Rangers Johannesburg.

Jones died on 12 December 2013. with Millwall.

Achievements

• With Millwall Football League Fourth Division champions: 1961-1962.