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He also had injury problems at Bury, and after only 3 appearances in 6 months, he returned to Scotland to join [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/clyde/4128731.stm Clyde sign Jones as Walker leaves] BBC Sport - Retrieved 28 August 2008</ref> After scoring the winning goal on his debut, he found the net on one more occasion for the Bully Wee, before he joined [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]] in July 2006. Jones was forced to retire in March 2006 due to injury, and became assistant manager at Accies.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hamilton_academical/4862816.stm Accies' Jones is retiring early] BBC Sport - Retrieved 28 August 2008</ref> He joined [[Swansea City A.F.C.|Swansea City]] in March 2007, taking the assistant manager position.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/6414401.stm Jones leaves Accies for Swansea] BBC Sport - Retrieved 28 August 2008</ref> In June 2009, Jones followed [[Roberto Martinez]] to [[Wigan A.F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] taking the position of assistant manager. |
He also had injury problems at Bury, and after only 3 appearances in 6 months, he returned to Scotland to join [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/clyde/4128731.stm Clyde sign Jones as Walker leaves] BBC Sport - Retrieved 28 August 2008</ref> After scoring the winning goal on his debut, he found the net on one more occasion for the Bully Wee, before he joined [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]] in July 2006. Jones was forced to retire in March 2006 due to injury, and became assistant manager at Accies.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hamilton_academical/4862816.stm Accies' Jones is retiring early] BBC Sport - Retrieved 28 August 2008</ref> He joined [[Swansea City A.F.C.|Swansea City]] in March 2007, taking the assistant manager position.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/6414401.stm Jones leaves Accies for Swansea] BBC Sport - Retrieved 28 August 2008</ref> In June 2009, Jones followed [[Roberto Martinez]] to [[Wigan A.F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] taking the position of assistant manager. |
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And is widely expected to take the role as manager at swansea following the departure Brendan Rodgers. |
And is widely expected to take the role as manager at swansea following the departure Brendan Rodgers. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 16:09, 31 May 2012
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graeme Anthony Jones | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wigan Athletic (Assistant Manager) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1993 | Bridlington Town | ? | (21) |
| 1993–1996 | Doncaster Rovers | 92 | (26) |
| 1996–1999 | Wigan Athletic | 96 | (44) |
| 1999–2002 | St. Johnstone | 41 | (7) |
| 2002–2003 | Southend United | 21 | (2) |
| 2003–2004 | Boston United | 36 | (7) |
| 2004–2005 | Bury | 3 | (1) |
| 2005 | Clyde | 13 | (2) |
| 2005–2006 | Hamilton Academical | 13 | (3) |
| Career | 315 | (92) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Graeme Anthony Jones (born 13 March 1970 in Gateshead), is a former English footballer. He is currently assistant manager at Wigan Athletic.[1]
Career
Jones began his career with Bridlington Town, before earning a £10,000 move to Doncaster Rovers. He then joined Wigan Athletic in 1996, after scoring 30 goals in 3 years at Doncaster. He became an instant success with the Latics, scoring 31 league goals in his first season, which remains a Wigan record to this day.[2] He also got a total of 4 hat-tricks this season. Jones went on to score 18 goals in the next two seasons, before joining Scottish side St. Johnstone, on a £100,000 deal.
Jones scored on his debut for St. Johnstone, but his time with Saints was disrupted by injury. He returned to England in 2002 to sign for Southend United.[3] He joined Boston United in 2003,[4] before signing for Bury on 2004.[5]
He also had injury problems at Bury, and after only 3 appearances in 6 months, he returned to Scotland to join Clyde.[6] After scoring the winning goal on his debut, he found the net on one more occasion for the Bully Wee, before he joined Hamilton Academical in July 2006. Jones was forced to retire in March 2006 due to injury, and became assistant manager at Accies.[7] He joined Swansea City in March 2007, taking the assistant manager position.[8] In June 2009, Jones followed Roberto Martinez to Wigan Athletic taking the position of assistant manager. And is widely expected to take the role as manager at swansea following the departure Brendan Rodgers. Loves Schnitzels.
See also
References
- ^ [dead link]Graeme Jones Swansea City A.F.C. Official Website - Retrieved 28 August 2008
- ^ Club Honours Wigan Athletic FC - Retrieved 28 August 2008
- ^ Jones completes Shrimpers move BBC Sport - Retrieved 28 August 2008
- ^ Jones joins Boston BBC Sport - Retrieved 28 August 2008
- ^ Jones signs deal at Bury BBC Sport - Retrieved 28 August 2008
- ^ Clyde sign Jones as Walker leaves BBC Sport - Retrieved 28 August 2008
- ^ Accies' Jones is retiring early BBC Sport - Retrieved 28 August 2008
- ^ Jones leaves Accies for Swansea BBC Sport - Retrieved 28 August 2008
External links
- Graeme Jones career stats
- Graeme Jones at Soccerbase
- Living people
- 1970 births
- People from Gateshead
- Association football forwards
- English footballers
- Doncaster Rovers F.C. players
- Wigan Athletic F.C. players
- St. Johnstone F.C. players
- Southend United F.C. players
- Boston United F.C. players
- Bury F.C. players
- Clyde F.C. players
- Hamilton Academical F.C. players
- The Football League players
- Scottish Premier League players
- Scottish Football League players