Di Jones

David "Di" Jones (1867 – 27 August 1902) was a Welsh footballer who played as a full-back for Oswestry, Chirk, Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City in the late 19th century. He also won 14 caps for the Welsh national team.

Career Club career Jones was born in Trefonen, Shropshire to Lot Jones, a coal miner and labourer. His nephew was the footballer, Lot Jones.

He began his career with Oswestry in 1882 and helped them win the Shropshire Cup. Jones moved to Chirk, with whom he won the Welsh Cup in 1887 and 1888, the latter as captain. He was then persuaded to join Newton Heath. In his first season at City the club won promotion to the First Division, the highest level of English football. He scored one goal in 114 appearances for City.

International career Jones made his debut for the Wales national team on 3 March 1888, playing at right-half in an 11–0 victory over Ireland at Wrexham. In a 12-year international career, Jones made a total of 16 appearances, but two, against Canada in 1891, were uncapped. His final Wales appearance came on 26 March 1900, a 1–1 draw with England in which he played at right-back.

Personal life and death

On 17 August 1902, Jones was playing in a pre-season practice match when he suffered a cut to his knee after falling on a piece of glass. The wound became infected, and Jones died of blood poisoning and lockjaw on 27 August.