Luke Jones
Encyclopedia
Luke Jones is an English
footballer who plays for Kidderminster Harriers
. He plays in the position of central defence
but can also operate at right back. His previous clubs include League Two
side Shrewsbury Town
and Conference National
side Forest Green Rovers
.
, Jones began his career as a youngster at Premier League team Blackburn Rovers
, where he helped the youth team to the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup
in 2004, in addition to captaining the side when they won the FA Premier Academy League in 2005, and appearing for the reserve team. He spent the 2005–06 season on loan at Cercle Brugge
in Belgium
, playing in 8 games, but was released by Blackburn in the summer of 2006.
e joined Ashton United
, for whom he made one appearance in the UniBond Northern Premier League
in September 2006. After a trial period with Shrewsbury Town
, he joined the club in November 2006 until the end of the 2006–07
season. After making five appearances for Shrewsbury, his contract was extended in February 2007 by another year until summer 2008. Jones made twelve appearances in the 2006–07 season, including in both legs of the League Two
play-off semi-final against Milton Keynes Dons. He was named on the team-sheet for the League Two play-off final at Wembley
in May 2007, but was unable to play after injuring his knee during the warm-up before the game. His knee injury required surgery and it was four months later before he was able to return to full training.
Jones returned to first-team action in November, but, with strong defensive competition, struggled to hold down a regular place in the team. He joined Conference
side Kidderminster Harriers
on a one-month loan in February 2008, which was extended for a further month. New manager Paul Simpson
chose to recall Jones early and he returned to Shrewsbury during March. He made three further appearances for Shrewsbury, but was released by the club at the end of the 2007–08 season. After the successful loan spell earlier in the season, Jones joined Kidderminster in May 2008 on a one-year contract.
At the end of the 2008–09 season Jones was released by Kidderminster, having made 32 appearances. On 11 May 2009, he signed for Mansfield Town.
In June 2010 Jones was recruited by Conference side Forest Green Rovers
and was awarded a one year contract. He was appointed first team captain at The New Lawn. Jones finished the season for Forest Green having played every minute in all but one league game. He was awarded with the Forest Green Rovers Directors Player of the Year for the 2010/11 season at the clubs end of season awards dinner.
Despite being offered a new contract by Forest Green, Jones returned to former club Kidderminster Harriers
on 18 May 2011.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer who plays for Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
. He plays in the position of central defence
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
but can also operate at right back. His previous clubs include League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
and Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
.
Career
Born in Blackburn, LancashireLancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, Jones began his career as a youngster at Premier League team Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
, where he helped the youth team to the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup
FA Youth Cup
The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
in 2004, in addition to captaining the side when they won the FA Premier Academy League in 2005, and appearing for the reserve team. He spent the 2005–06 season on loan at Cercle Brugge
Cercle Brugge K.S.V.
Cercle Brugge Koninklijke Sportvereniging is a Belgian football team from Bruges. Cercle have played in the Belgian Pro League since the 2003-04 season, having previously spent several years in the Belgian Second Division following relegation in 1997. Their matricule is the n°12. The club play...
in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, playing in 8 games, but was released by Blackburn in the summer of 2006.
e joined Ashton United
Ashton United F.C.
Ashton United Football Club is an English football club, based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester.-History:The club was originally founded in 1878 as Hurst F.C. and the earliest known match report dates back to March 1879. By 1880 the club were playing at Hurst Cross, their current ground....
, for whom he made one appearance in the UniBond Northern Premier League
Northern Premier League
The Northern Premier League, is one of the regional English football leagues which sits directly below the Football Conference featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. Geographically, the league covers all of Northern England, and the northern areas of the Midlands. Originally just one...
in September 2006. After a trial period with Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
, he joined the club in November 2006 until the end of the 2006–07
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
season. After making five appearances for Shrewsbury, his contract was extended in February 2007 by another year until summer 2008. Jones made twelve appearances in the 2006–07 season, including in both legs of the League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
play-off semi-final against Milton Keynes Dons. He was named on the team-sheet for the League Two play-off final at Wembley
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
in May 2007, but was unable to play after injuring his knee during the warm-up before the game. His knee injury required surgery and it was four months later before he was able to return to full training.
Jones returned to first-team action in November, but, with strong defensive competition, struggled to hold down a regular place in the team. He joined Conference
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
on a one-month loan in February 2008, which was extended for a further month. New manager Paul Simpson
Paul Simpson (footballer)
Paul David Simpson is an English former footballer and manager. His son Jake is also a professional footballer.-Manchester City:...
chose to recall Jones early and he returned to Shrewsbury during March. He made three further appearances for Shrewsbury, but was released by the club at the end of the 2007–08 season. After the successful loan spell earlier in the season, Jones joined Kidderminster in May 2008 on a one-year contract.
At the end of the 2008–09 season Jones was released by Kidderminster, having made 32 appearances. On 11 May 2009, he signed for Mansfield Town.
In June 2010 Jones was recruited by Conference side Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
and was awarded a one year contract. He was appointed first team captain at The New Lawn. Jones finished the season for Forest Green having played every minute in all but one league game. He was awarded with the Forest Green Rovers Directors Player of the Year for the 2010/11 season at the clubs end of season awards dinner.
Despite being offered a new contract by Forest Green, Jones returned to former club Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
on 18 May 2011.
External links
- http://www.fgrfc.net/matchAndTeams/firstTeam/playerDetail.asp?playerID=90 player profile at Forest Green Rovers