About Merfyn Jones
Lived 1931 – 2016 (aged 85). Merfyn Jones was a British association football player and association football coach.
John Merfyn Jones (sometimes spelt as Mervyn) (30 April 1931 – 4 October 2016) was a Welsh professional footballer who played for, among others, Liverpool, Scunthorpe United, Crewe Alexandra, Chester, Lincoln City and Gainsborough Trinity.
Jones was born in Bangor, Gwynedd, and as a left-winger was signed by Liverpool from his home-town club. He played three league games for Liverpool in the 1951–52 season, and another in November 1953. Five feet four inches (162 cm) tall, Jones was described as "one of the smallest men ever to feature at Liverpool" and made a "lively, almost cheeky" first team debut against Fulham in March 1952.
After retiring from football, he worked for 31 years as an estimator with Lincolnshire-based contractor Clugston Group.
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Who was Merfyn Jones?
Welsh footballer (1931-2016)
When was Merfyn Jones born?
Merfyn Jones was born on 30 April 1931 in Bangor.
When did Merfyn Jones die?
Merfyn Jones died on 4 October 2016.
What was Merfyn Jones's occupation?
Merfyn Jones was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Merfyn Jones?
Merfyn Jones was British.
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