David Jones (football goalkeeper, born 1914)

David Jones (8 September 1914 – 30 October 1999), sometimes incorrectly identified as Douglas Jones, was a Welsh footballer who played in the English Football League for Carlisle United and Stoke City.

Career Jones began his career with his home town club Blaenau Ffestiniog before joining Everton. He failed to make the breakthrough at Goodison Park and left for Colwyn Bay before joining Stoke City in 1938. He played one match for Stoke which came on the final day of the 1938–39 season in a 0–0 at Leeds United he then signed for Carlisle United but his career was halted due to World War II. He returned to play for Stoke during the war and played two seasons for the "Cumbrians" once the war was over. After a short spell with Rochdale he played for non-league Northwich Victoria.

Career statistics Source:

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStoke City1938–39First Division100010Carlisle United1946–47Third Division North410304401947–48Third Division North25010260Career Total67040710

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