Joe Jones (footballer) Joe Jones (footballer) Joeseph Thomas "Joe" Jones (9 January 1887 – 23 July 1941) was a Welsh footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke, Crystal Palace, Coventry City and Crewe Alexandra. He also made 15 appearances for the Wales national team. Jones, who was born in Rhosymedre, Wales, was one of a select band of footballers who appeared for a club before, during and after the First World War. Jones spent ten years with Stoke making almost 130 senior appearances and 133 during the war. Described as a solid uncompromising, yet bustling-type of a defender with a fantastic
Vinnie Murphy by 5-11 to 0-6 in the decisive game. They also picked up the Conlon Cup, defeating Round towers of Clondalkin in the final. Murphy was rewarded for his sterling efforts, both on and off the pitch, with the 2006 Terry Monaghan award for Outstanding Clubman of the Year.In 2007 St Monica's won promotion to Div 3 and captured the cup under Vinnie's management, they are currently safe in their first year up. Vinnie Murphy Vincent 'Vinnie' Murphy is a former Gaelic footballer for Dublin. A legend of Dublin GAA, Vinnie came on as a substitute in Dublin's 1995 All-Ireland Senior