Darren Jones
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Darren Jones is a Welsh
professional footballer. A defender, he currently plays for Aldershot Town.
He began his career as a professional trainee for Bristol City
, making one Football League appearance before joining Forest Green Rovers
on loan in September 2002. He was then loaned to League Two side Cheltenham Town
in 2003, where he made 14 league appearances.
He dropped down in to non league football and signed for Newport County
on a free transfer in early 2004. Jones and fellow Newport County footballer Andrew Thomas were jailed for an assault in November 2005 in Newport city centre .
On his release from prison Jones returned to Forest Green Rovers for a second spell in March 2006. Jones was a pivotal part in keeping Rovers in the Conference on his return to Forest Green and was a central part in the defence when Rovers recorded their highest ever finish in the 2007-08 season. He has also sometimes worn the captains armband because of his strong leadership skills and is regarded as a fans favourite at The New Lawn.
On 9 June 2009 it was confirmed that Darren had signed for recently relegated League Two
side Hereford United for the 2009/10 season
. In June 2010 Jones moved on again, joining fellow League Two side Aldershot Town
.
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
professional footballer. A defender, he currently plays for Aldershot Town.
He began his career as a professional trainee for Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
, making one Football League appearance before joining Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
on loan in September 2002. He was then loaned to League Two side Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
in 2003, where he made 14 league appearances.
He dropped down in to non league football and signed for Newport County
Newport County A.F.C.
Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
on a free transfer in early 2004. Jones and fellow Newport County footballer Andrew Thomas were jailed for an assault in November 2005 in Newport city centre .
On his release from prison Jones returned to Forest Green Rovers for a second spell in March 2006. Jones was a pivotal part in keeping Rovers in the Conference on his return to Forest Green and was a central part in the defence when Rovers recorded their highest ever finish in the 2007-08 season. He has also sometimes worn the captains armband because of his strong leadership skills and is regarded as a fans favourite at The New Lawn.
On 9 June 2009 it was confirmed that Darren had signed for recently relegated League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Hereford United for the 2009/10 season
2009–10 in English football
The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League...
. In June 2010 Jones moved on again, joining fellow League Two side Aldershot Town
Aldershot Town F.C.
Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club...
.