Paul Jones (footballer born 1986)
Encyclopedia
Paul Jones is a professional footballer with Football League Championship
side Peterborough United
.
side Leyton Orient
. Despite never breaking into their first team, Jones was thought highly of by then youth coach Alex Inglethorpe
.
When Alex Inglethorpe was appointed manager of Conference
side Exeter City
in Autumn 2004, one of his first moves was to bring Paul Jones in on loan. Arriving part way through the 2004–05
season, Jones quickly established himself as City's first choice keeper, making 23 appearances.
On 1 July 2005, Inglethorpe acquired Jones from Orient, and signed him to a permanent deal.
At the end of the 2005–06
season, Inglethorpe left Exeter and was replaced by new manager Paul Tisdale
. During the pre-season, Jones was forced to compete for his spot with then backup keeper, and former Exeter youth trainee Martin Rice
. Days prior to Exeter's first match of the season, Tisdale selected Rice as his first choice keeper. Jones then became Exeter's second choice keeper. He returned to the first-team for the 2007 Conference playoff final, in which he saved a penalty - becoming the first person to do so at the new Wembley Stadium
. Exeter failed to win the final though and during the next season, Jones figured mostly as an understudy to Rice's replacement Andy Marriott
. He was chosen in the first team again for the play-offs and this time, Exeter managed to win the final at Wembley, with Jones keeping a clean sheet.
In the 2008–09 season he played in all 46 Football League Two
matches for Exeter City. Also he won the 2008–09 player of the season award for Exeter City after many stunning performances in goal throughout the season.
On 31 January 2011 Jones joined Peterborough United on loan until the end of the 2010–11.season.
He made the move permanent by signing an initial one-year contract on 24 June 2011 to join on a free transfer.
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
.
Career
Jones, a goalkeeper, began his career as a trainee with League TwoFootball 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 Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
. Despite never breaking into their first team, Jones was thought highly of by then youth coach Alex Inglethorpe
Alex Inglethorpe
Alexander Matthew "Alex" Inglethorpe is an English former footballer, who played for Watford, Leyton Orient, Exeter City and Barnet. He is now youth coach at Tottenham Hotspur.-Playing career:...
.
When Alex Inglethorpe was appointed manager of Conference
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
in Autumn 2004, one of his first moves was to bring Paul Jones in on loan. Arriving part way through the 2004–05
2004-05 in English football
The 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League...
season, Jones quickly established himself as City's first choice keeper, making 23 appearances.
On 1 July 2005, Inglethorpe acquired Jones from Orient, and signed him to a permanent deal.
At the end of the 2005–06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
season, Inglethorpe left Exeter and was replaced by new manager Paul Tisdale
Paul Tisdale
Paul Robert Tisdale is a retired professional footballer. He is the current manager of Exeter City.-Southampton:...
. During the pre-season, Jones was forced to compete for his spot with then backup keeper, and former Exeter youth trainee Martin Rice
Martin Rice
Martin John Rice is an association footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Football League Two club Torquay United. He spent most of his early professional career at Exeter City and has since played for rivals Torquay United and non-League side Truro City.-Exeter City:Rice came through the youth...
. Days prior to Exeter's first match of the season, Tisdale selected Rice as his first choice keeper. Jones then became Exeter's second choice keeper. He returned to the first-team for the 2007 Conference playoff final, in which he saved a penalty - becoming the first person to do so at the new Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
. Exeter failed to win the final though and during the next season, Jones figured mostly as an understudy to Rice's replacement Andy Marriott
Andy Marriott
Andrew Marriott is an English-born Welsh professional footballer, who played as a goalkeeper. He is a journeyman player, having represented a large number of different clubs, and has also played for the Welsh national team....
. He was chosen in the first team again for the play-offs and this time, Exeter managed to win the final at Wembley, with Jones keeping a clean sheet.
In the 2008–09 season he played in all 46 Football 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....
matches for Exeter City. Also he won the 2008–09 player of the season award for Exeter City after many stunning performances in goal throughout the season.
On 31 January 2011 Jones joined Peterborough United on loan until the end of the 2010–11.season.
He made the move permanent by signing an initial one-year contract on 24 June 2011 to join on a free transfer.
Career statistics
(correct as of 11 August 2006)| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Leyton Orient Leyton Orient F.C. Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63... |
2003–04 2003-04 in English football The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game.... |
0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| All | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | |
| Exeter City Exeter City F.C. Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003... (loan) |
2004–05 2004-05 in English football The 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League... |
22 (1) | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 1 | 0 | 25 (1) | 0 | ||||||||
| All | 22 (1) | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 25 (1) | 0 | |
| Exeter City Exeter City F.C. Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003... |
2005–06 2005-06 in English football The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether... |
37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 40 | 0 | ||||||||
| 2006–07 2006-07 in English football The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five... |
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| All | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 2 | 0 | 40 | 0 | |
| Career totals | 59 (1) | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 0 | 65 (1) | 0 | |