Jones signed for Swansea City from Bangor City for a fee of £5,000 prior to the 2005–06 season after a successful trial period.[1] He was offered a new two-year contract with Swansea in October, which he signed in November.[2][3] During his first full season as a professional he made 21 league appearances, scoring three goals. He also made his debut for the Welsh Under-21 side and at the end of the season also received a call up to the full international squad. On 19 December 2006 it was announced that Jones would travel to the United States to see surgeon Dr. Richard Steadman for a second opinion on his ongoing knee problem.
After spending the second half of the 2008–09 season on loan at Swindon Town, he joined League One team Norwich City on a three-year contract on 16 June 2009.[4] Due to Swansea City having a one-year option on Jones' contract, the fee of £250,000 was agreed between the two clubs – said to include add-ons dependent upon both the club's and Jones' future success.
Norwich City
Jones signed for Norwich City in 2009 for a fee of £250,000, he made his debut in the 7–1 defeat to Colchester on the opening day of the season. He scored his first goal for Norwich in a defeat at Brentford on 18 August 2009.[5] He joined Yeovil Town on a month's loan on 27 January 2010.[6]
Once his loan at Yeovil Town had expired, Jones began training with Plymouth Argyle from 1 August 2010. The following day he made his debut against amateur side Saltash United. Jones scored the third goal for Argyle in their 8–0 thrashing.[7] However, it was later announced that completion of the loan signing had stalled.
Jones agreed a second loan deal with Yeovil Town on 27 August 2010. His loan spell was extended by a month on 22 October 2010. After returning from his three-month loan spell at Yeovil, Jones made a return to the Norwich City bench in the 2–1 away win over Derby County, even making a late substitute appearance coming on for Henri Lansbury. On 21 January 2011, Jones joined Brentford on a month's loan.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle
On 28 July 2011, Jones signed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle on a one-year deal.[8] Inverness manager Terry Butcher was excited about the midfield presence the Welsh international could bring to the team. He made his debut in a 1–0 home loss to Hibs. Soon afterwards he suffered a knee cartilage injury, requiring surgery.[9] He missed six months of the 2011–12 Scottish Premier League season due to the injury, but agreed a new contract with Inverness in June 2012.[10]
Hibernian
On 31 May 2013, Jones agreed a two-year deal to join Hibernian.[11] On 1 September 2014, he was released by Hibernian.[12]
Falkirk
Three days after leaving Hibernian, Jones signed a two-year contract with Falkirk.[13]
After only making a handful of appearances, Jones once again injured the knee which had been causing him problems throughout his career. On 6 March 2015, via Twitter, Jones announced that he had retired from playing professional football after choosing to take up medical advice he had been given.[14]
International career
Jones represented Wales four times at Under-19 level and made three appearances at Under-21 level. He made his international debut for Wales in a 2–0 win against Luxembourg on 26 March 2008.[15] Jones was recalled to the Wales squad in October 2013, after 10 players withdrew due to injury.[16]
Coaching career
Jones is currently assistant manager of Wales C.[17]
Career statistics
Club
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition