Roger Jones

Roger Jones (born 8 November 1946) is an English former footballer, who played as a goalkeeper who played for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic, Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United, Stoke City, Derby County, Birmingham City and York City.

Career Jones was born in Upton-upon-Severn and was released by his first club, Portsmouth, when they disbanded their reserve team, Jones joined Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in August 1965 and after a season in the reserves he established himself as first choice under manager Freddie Cox and after making 177 appearances for the Cherries he earned a move north to Second Division Blackburn Rovers. Rovers were relegated in 1970–71 in 21st position, though Jones won the club's Player of the Year award. After three failed attempts to gain a return, they won the Third Division title in 1974–75. He moved on to Newcastle United but failed to establish himself on Tyneside and left for Stoke City in February 1977.

Post-retirement After his playing career finished he coached at York City and Sunderland, and later became kit manager for Swindon Town.

Career statistics Source:

A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Anglo-Scottish Cup, Football League Trophy.

Honours Blackburn Rovers Football League Third Division champions: 1974–75

Stoke City Football League Second Division third-place promotion: 1978–79

York City Football League Fourth Division champions: 1983–84

Individual Blackburn Rovers Player of the Year: 1971 Derby County Player of the Year: 1981 PFA Team of the Year: 1973–74, 1974–75, 1983–84