Rob Jones

Early career

Born in Stockton-on-Tees, North East England, Jones began his career with York City's youth system as a schoolboy, where he played initially as a striker before being moved to play at left-back. After becoming disillusioned he gave up professional football and became a teacher, while playing non-League football with Northern Premier League side Whitby Town. He then went to Northallerton Town of the Northern League for the 1999–2000 season, before moving back to the Northern Premier League with Spennymoor United towards the end of the season. Jones then moved on to Gateshead at the beginning of the 2001–02 season. During his spell with the Tyneside club he made 87 appearances, scoring 19 goals from the centre of defence.

Stockport County

On 29 March 2003, Jones was signed by Stockport County for a fee of £5,000. Jones made his professional debut on 9 August 2003 in a 1–0 defeat against Wycombe Wanderers. Originally signed as cover, Jones struggled to break into the first team both under Carlton Palmer and his replacement Sammy McIlroy. By the end of the season Jones had only managed 16 appearances, scoring two goals against Luton Town and Peterborough United. During his spell with County he had a spell on loan with Macclesfield Town where he played one match, a 2–2 away draw against Hull City.

Grimsby Town

Jones signed on a free transfer for Russell Slade's Grimsby Town in July 2004 after impressing on trial. During the 2004–05 season,…

Jones is now a coach at the Leeds based soccer academy RIASA, which brings over players from USA for academic studying and football coaching.

Hibernian

Scottish League Cup: 2006–07 Sheffield Wednesday

Football League One runner-up: 2011–12 Doncaster Rovers

Football League One: 2012–13 Individual

PFA Team of the Year: 2012–13 League One Grimsby Town Player of the Year: 2005–06 Doncaster Rovers Player of the Year: 2012–13