Originally from Yorkshire, Jones began his career as a forward for the team of Monckton Colliery, where he was an apprentice electrician at the time; he later converted to a full-back and, despite interest from Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Coventry City, joined Bradford Park Avenue in September 1961 at the age of 16.
[1] Jones's performances at Bradford Park Avenue attracted the attention of Southampton manager Ted Bates, who brought him to the club in June 1965,[1] paying £15,000 for the defender.
[2] He made his debut for the club in September against Coventry City, but despite being able to play on either the left or the right of defense he struggled to cement a place in the team due to the competition provided by Stuart Williams, Tommy Hare, and David Webb.
[1] After leaving the Saints, Jones rejoined old manager Scoular at Cardiff City for £6,000,[2] but a string of injuries meant he only made a handful of appearances, after which he was released by the club.
[1] The final, non-league clubs he played for were Bath City and Basingstoke Town, and he briefly worked as a coach at Olivers Battery.