About Paul Jones
Born 1953. Paul Jones is a British association football player.
Paul Bernard Jones (born 13 May 1953) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers, where he spent most of his career, Huddersfield Town, Oldham Athletic, Blackpool, Rochdale and Stockport County. He was educated at Ellesmere Port Grammar school, where he was spotted by a Bolton scout; as were Barry Siddall and Neil Whatmore. Paul also made the Full England Squad in 1977 but did not make an appearance.
After his playing career ended he spent time scouting for former club Bolton Wanderers, Hull City and Crystal Palace and in 2009 completed a spell coaching in Hunan Province, China.
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Who is Paul Jones?
footballer (born 1953)
When was Paul Jones born?
Paul Jones was born on 13 May 1953 in Ellesmere Port.
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Paul Jones is an association football player.
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Paul Jones is British.
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· DBpedia: Paul Jones (footballer, born May 1953)
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