Alan Jones Obituary

Alan Jones was a Welsh footballer who played during the 1960s and 1970s. He played during the 1960s and 1970s as a central defender.

He started his career at his hometown club, Swansea City, then known as Swansea Town, and turned professional in October 1963.

Jones went on to make 61 league appearances scoring 6 goals, before joining Hereford United in 1968. He spent six seasons at Edgar Street and was a member of the team that famously knocked Newcastle United Out of the FA Cup and gained election to the English Football League in the same season.

Jones later played for Southport, in the United States for Los Angeles Aztecc and latterly in the Welsh leagues, where he played for Ammanford and Haverfordwest County.