Merfyn Jones (footballer)
Merfyn Jones (30 April 1931 – 4 October 2016) was a Welsh professional footballer who played for, among others, Scunthorpe United, Crewe Alexandra and Chester. Jones was born in Bangor, Gwynedd. He famously scored one of lowly Crewe's two goals in a historic 2–2 FA Cup Fourth Round tie against Tottenham Hotspur on 30 January 1960.[1] His death was announced in October 2016.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 April 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Bangor, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 4 October 2016 (aged 85) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Scunthorpe United | |||
| Crewe Alexandra | |||
| 1961–1963 | Chester | 63 | (10) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
- "Crewe Alex FC History". Crewe Chronicle. Trinity Mirror North West & North Wales Limited. 21 July 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2010.
- "Mervyn Jones (1931-2016) - News - Bangor City FC". Archived from the original on 30 November 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
External links
- Mervyn Jones (1931–2016), Bangor City FC
- Merfyn Jones at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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