Rob Jones (footballer, born 1979)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Robert William Jones[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 3 November 1979||
Place of birth | Stockton-on-Tees, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
York City | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–1999 | Whitby Town | ||
1999–2000 | Northallerton Town | ||
2000–2001 |
Spennymoor United | ||
2001–2003 | Gateshead | 71 | (12) |
2003–2004 | Stockport County | 16 | (2) |
2003 | → Macclesfield Town (loan) | 1 | (0) |
2004–2006 | Grimsby Town | 60 | (5) |
2006–2009 | Hibernian | 96 | (8) |
2009–2011 | Scunthorpe United | 42 | (2) |
2011 | → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 8 | (1) |
2011–2012 | Sheffield Wednesday | 33 | (4) |
2012–2016 | Doncaster Rovers | 68 | (10) |
2016–2017 | Hartlepool United | 11 | (0) |
Total | 406 | (44) | |
Managerial career | |||
2015 | Doncaster Rovers (caretaker) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Robert William Jones (born 3 November 1979) is an English football coach and former professional footballer.
Jones played as a
Jones captained Hibs as the club won the 2007 Scottish League Cup final, in which he scored the opening goal. He moved to Scunthorpe United in 2009 for a club record fee, before signing for Sheffield Wednesday in 2011. Jones won promotion with Wednesday in 2011–12, but signed for Doncaster Rovers on 31 July 2012. He was appointed to a player/coach role with Doncaster in January 2013.
Playing career
Early career
Born in
Stockport County
On 29 March 2003,[6] Jones was signed by Stockport County for a fee of £5,000.[7] Jones made his professional debut on 9 August 2003 in a 1–0 defeat against Wycombe Wanderers.[8] Originally signed as cover, Jones struggled to break into the first team both under Carlton Palmer and his replacement Sammy McIlroy.[citation needed] By the end of the season Jones had only managed 16 appearances, scoring two goals against Luton Town and Peterborough United.[citation needed] During his spell with County he had a spell on loan with Macclesfield Town where he played one match, a 2–2 away draw against Hull City.[citation needed]
Grimsby Town
Jones signed on a
Hibernian
Jones signed for Hibernian on a four-year contract in June 2006.[10] He was very well received by Hibs supporters, who created his own individual song to the tune of "Gold" by Spandau Ballet.[citation needed] Jones was made captain of Hibernian in January 2007, replacing Kevin Thomson.[11]
Jones went on to captain Hibs to their first piece of silverware in 16 years by beating Kilmarnock 5–1 in the 2007 Scottish League Cup final.[12] He opened the scoring in that match with a header from a corner kick.[citation needed] Due to his height, Jones is effective in the air both defensively and at attacking set pieces.[citation needed] As of January 2009, Jones has scored ten goals in Scottish Premier League matches.[13]
Scunthorpe United
The 2009 close season saw Jones linked with several Championship clubs including Derby, Nottingham Forest, Bristol City and Swansea.[17] He eventually signed for Scunthorpe United for an undisclosed "club record" fee.[18]
Sheffield Wednesday
On 17 March 2011, Jones signed an emergency loan deal with Sheffield Wednesday until the end of the 2010–11 season.[19] At the end of the season, Wednesday signed Jones on a two-year contract.[20] Gary Megson then appointed Jones team captain for the 2011–12 season.
Doncaster Rovers
On 31 July 2012, Jones continued his tour of South Yorkshire, leaving recently promoted side Sheffield Wednesday to join League One club Doncaster Rovers,[21] effectively replacing George Friend, who had just signed for Middlesbrough.[citation needed] Jones scored his first goal for Doncaster in a League Cup win over Hull City on 28 August 2012.[22] Following the departure of manager Dean Saunders, Jones and former Wales manager Brian Flynn were put in temporary charge of the squad.[23][24] After Flynn was appointed manager on a permanent basis, Jones was given a player/coach role to assist Flynn.[25]
On the final day of the 2012–13 season Rovers faced title rivals Brentford away from home and in the final minute conceded a penalty which would have seen Doncaster fall to 3rd and seen the club have to make do with a play-off spot, however Marcello Trotta hit the crossbar and in the resulting scramble Doncaster went on the break to score in the final seconds with James Coppinger's goal not only rescuing them from the play-offs but handing them the League One title after leaders AFC Bournemouth could only manage a draw away at Tranmere Rovers.[26] At the end of the season Flynn stood aside and was promoted to Director of Football, where he was replaced by Paul Dickov.[citation needed] Dickov in turn appointed his own coaching staff and named former Manchester City manager Brian Horton as his assistant resulting in Jones relinquishing his coaching duties and returning to be a full-time member of the playing squad.[27] Jones took over as caretaker manager when Dickov was dismissed on 8 September 2015,[28] and remained in charge until Darren Ferguson took over as manager on 18 October.[29] Jones left Doncaster by mutual consent on 1 February 2016.[30]
Hartlepool United
On 3 March 2016, Jones signed for League Two club Hartlepool United on a contract until the end of 2015–16.[31]
Coaching career
Jones is now a coach at the
Career statistics
- As of match played 10 September 2016
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Gateshead | 2001–02[33] | NPL Premier Division
|
36 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | 7[a] | 2 | 44 | 7 | |
2002–03[34] | NPL Premier Division | 35 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 8[b] | 5 | 43 | 12 | ||
Total | 71 | 12 | 1 | 0 | — | 15 | 7 | 87 | 19 | |||
Stockport County | 2003–04[35] | Second Division | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 19 | 2 |
Macclesfield Town (loan) | 2003–04[35] | Third Division | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
Grimsby Town | 2004–05[36] | League Two | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 22 | 1 |
2005–06[37] | League Two | 40 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2[d] | 0 | 46 | 4 | |
Total | 60 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 68 | 5 | ||
Hibernian | 2006–07[38] | Scottish Premier League | 34 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4[e] | 0 | 49 | 8 |
2007–08[39] | Scottish Premier League | 30 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | |
2008–09[40] | Scottish Premier League | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[e] | 0 | 35 | 4 | |
Total | 96 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 118 | 12 | ||
Scunthorpe United | 2009–10[41] | Championship | 28 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 32 | 1 | |
2010–11[42] | Championship | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 16 | 1 | ||
Total | 42 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 48 | 2 | |||
Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 2010–11[42] | League One | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | |||
Sheffield Wednesday | 2011–12[43] | League One | 33 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 4 |
Total | 41 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 5 | ||
Doncaster Rovers | 2012–13[44] | League One | 44 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1[c] | 0 | 49 | 8 |
2013–14[45] | Championship | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 14 | 1 | ||
2014–15[46] | League One | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 11 | 2 | ||
2015–16[47] | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | ||
Total | 68 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 78 | 11 | ||
Hartlepool United | 2015–16[47] | League Two | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | |||
2016–17[48] | League Two | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
Career total | 405 | 44 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 4 | 26 | 7 | 474 | 56 |
- Northern Premier League Challenge Cup, two appearances and one goal in FA Trophy, two appearances in Durham County Challenge Cup
- Northern Premier League Challenge Cup, one appearance in FA Trophy
- ^ Football League Trophy
- ^ Appearances in League Two play-offs
- ^ a b Appearance in UEFA Intertoto Cup
Managerial statistics
- As of 18 October 2015
Team | From | To | Record | Ref | ||||
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P | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
Doncaster Rovers (caretaker) | 8 September 2015 | 18 October 2015 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14.3 | [28][29][49] |
Total | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14.3 | — |
Honours
Hibernian
Sheffield Wednesday
- Football League One runner-up: 2011–12[citation needed]
Doncaster Rovers
Individual
- PFA Team of the Year: 2012–13 League One[50]
- Grimsby Town Player of the Year: 2005–06[51]
- Doncaster Rovers Player of the Year: 2012–13[52]
References
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- ^ a b c "Rob Jones". Hibernian Historical Trust. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Jones to go on trial at Oldham". Gateshead F.C. 20 February 2003. Archived from the original on 26 September 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "Players A to Z 00–01 to 09–10". Unofficial Gateshead Football Club Statistics Database. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "Rob Jones sold to Stockport County". Gateshead F.C. 29 March 2003. Archived from the original on 26 September 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "Rob Jones". Sky Sports. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "ROB JONES | Football | Hibs History | Hibernian Historical Trust | UK". hibshistoricaltrust.org.uk. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
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- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ a b c "Hibs to make Colchester complaint". BBC Sport. 7 January 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Hibs quiet on Jones' Leeds link". BBC Sport. 22 August 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ^ "Ipswich reveal interest in Jones". BBC Sport. 26 September 2007. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Hibs refuse new bid for captain Jones". The Scotsman. Edinburgh. 27 January 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
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- ^ "Sheffield Wednesday sign David Prutton and Rob Jones". BBC Sport. 24 May 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
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- ^ "Brian Flynn takes charge of Doncaster Rovers". South Yorkshire Times. Doncaster. 7 January 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Stand-in role for Rob Jones at Doncaster". The Scotsman. Edinburgh. 8 January 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Doncaster Rovers appoint Brian Flynn as manager". BBC Sport. 17 January 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
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- ^ a b "Paul Dickov: Doncaster sack manager after poor start to season". BBC Sport. 8 September 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Doncaster 0–1 Bradford". BBC Sport. 17 October 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Chris Neal: Doncaster Rovers sign Port Vale goalkeeper on loan". BBC Sport. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ "Rob Jones: Hartlepool United sign former Doncaster Rovers centre-back". BBC Sport. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "The Big Interview: Retirement not punishment for former Sheffield Wednesday and Doncaster Rovers skipper". Archived from the original on 31 July 2018.
- ^ "Gateshead F.C. 2001/02". Unofficial Gateshead Football Club Statistics Database. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Gateshead F.C. 2002/03". Unofficial Gateshead Football Club Statistics Database. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Games played by Rob Jones in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Rob Jones in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Rob Jones in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Rob Jones in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Rob Jones in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Rob Jones in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Rob Jones in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Games played by Rob Jones in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Rob Jones in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Rob Jones in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Rob Jones in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Rob Jones in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
- ^ a b "Games played by Rob Jones in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Games played by Rob Jones in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ^ "Results/matches: 2015/16". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ "Gareth Bale wins PFA Player of Year and Young Player awards". BBC Sport. 28 April 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ "Jones Named Player of the Season". doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
External links
- Rob Jones at Soccerbase