Paul Jones (footballer, born 1953)


Paul Bernard Jones 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 The Whitby High School, Ellesmere Port, 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.