Career
Born in Mansfield, Jones was a product of Sheffield United"s youth system and was playing in the reserves as a fifteen-year-old in 1977. Signing as an apprentice in July 1978, Jones turned professional a year later and finally made his debut for United in February 1979 in a league fixture against Wrexham. Jones struggled to make the transition to the first team, his only real run in the side came during 1980-1981 season as United were relegated to Division Four.
After failing to make a first team appearance during the subsequent season, Jones was released from his contract in May 1982, joining Boston United.
After leaving Boston, Jones joined Matlock Town for a spell before finishing his career with Gainsborough Trinity in 1990.
