Ormond Henry Jones (24 August 1910 – 10 April 1972) was a Welsh footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Wednesbury Town, Stoke City, Yeovil & Petters United, Port Vale, Watford, and Mansfield Town.

Career

Jones played for Hickman's Town, Bilston United, Wednesbury Town, Stoke City (on trial in March 1931), Blackpool (on trial) and Yeovil & Petters United, before joining Port Vale in May 1933.[1] He was appointed first-team keeper ahead of Allan Todd until October 1933, when he contracted tonsillitis and lost his place.[1] He played a total of 14 Second Division games in the 1933–34 season.[1] He was given a free transfer away from The Old Recreation Ground in May 1934 and later had two spells with Norwich City. He signed with Watford in January 1936 following injuries to Jim McLaren and John McHugh. He played eight Third Division South games before he was released at the end of the 1935–36 season.[3] He later played for Mansfield Town and Yarmouth Town.[1]

Career statistics

Source:[4]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1933–34 Second Division 14 0 0 0 14 0
Norwich City 1934–35 Second Division 9 0 1 0 10 0
Watford 1935–36 Third Division South 8 0 0 0 8 0
Mansfield Town 1936–37 Third Division North 14 0 2 0 16 0

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 157. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ "Mansfield Town. Outlook much more hopeful". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xvi – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Profile" (PDF). watfordfcarchive.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  4. ^ Ormond Jones at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ormond_Jones
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