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]

Merfyn Jones
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

  1. "Crewe Alex FC History". Crewe Chronicle. Trinity Mirror North West & North Wales Limited. 21 July 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2010.
  2. "Mervyn Jones (1931-2016) - News - Bangor City FC". Archived from the original on 30 November 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.


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