Bill Jones

William Henry Jones MM (13 May 192126 December 2010) was an England international footballer who played for Liverpool.

Life and playing career Born in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, Jones played for Hayfield St Matthews before Liverpool manager George Kay took him, aged seventeen, to Anfield in September 1938.

The Second World War curtailed Jones' early career, although he did appear as a wartime guest for York City, Leeds United and Reading. He served with the South Lancashire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Volunteers), British Army. In January 1946, Sergeant (acting) William Henry Jones was awarded the Military Medal (MM) "in recognition of gallant and distinguished-services in North West Europe".

Liverpool were relegated at the end of the 1953–54 season, which was Jones' last for the Reds, for whom he made 277 appearances and scored 17 goals. His last game was a 3–0 defeat to Blackpool on 24 April 1954, at Bloomfield Road.

Jones went on to become player/manager at Ellesmere Port, before returning to Liverpool as a scout during the 1960s. His grandson Rob Jones also appeared for both Liverpool and England.

Honours Liverpool Football League First Division: 1946–47 FA Cup runner-up: 1949–50