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Phil Jones (footballer, born 1961)

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Phil Jones
Personal information
Full name Philip Howard Jones[1]
Date of birth (1961-09-12) 12 September 1961 (age 63)[1]
Place of birth Mansfield, England[1]
Height 6 ft 12 in (1.84 m)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder / Defender
Youth career
1977–1978 Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1978–1982 Sheffield United 28 (1)
1982–? Boston United
Matlock Town
1989–1990 Gainsborough Trinity
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Philip Howard Jones (born 12 September 1961) is an English former footballer who played either in midfield or defence.

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.[1] 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.[1] Jones struggled to make the transition to the first team, his only real run in the side came during 1980–81 season as United were relegated to Division Four.[1] After failing to make a first team appearance during the subsequent season, Jones was released from his contract in May 1982, joining Boston United.[1] After leaving Boston, Jones joined Matlock Town for a spell before finishing his career with Gainsborough Trinity in 1990.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 185. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.