Edwin Jones (footballer)

Thomas Edwin Jones (1891–1953)[2] was an English professional association football player in the years both prior to and after the First World War.

[4] A talented rugby League wing as a youth, both Wigan and Wakefield Trinity showed an interest in signing him.

In July 1909 Jones joined Exeter City from Chorley making his Southern League debut at right-back in a 1–2 defeat at Croydon Common on 4 September 1909.

Jones made 39 appearances mostly at left-back in 1909–10 as Exeter City finished 18th in the Southern League First Division.

He made his debut at left back in the 1–1 draw against Liverpool on 18 February 1911 shortly after Joe Cottle had suffered a broken leg.