Thomas Jones (footballer, born 1884) Thomas Jones (footballer, born 1884) Thomas Daniel Jones (1884 – 8 February 1958) was a Welsh footballer and football club manager. He represented Wales at international level on one occasion. Jones was born in Aberaman where his father was a grocer and also the Constable of Higher Miskin, an ancient office and ceremonial post. He played for his local side before joining Aberdare Athletic in 1903. In 1904, Jones joined Nottingham Forest, remaining an amateuer as he did throughout his career. He made two league appearances for Forest. In 1908 he made his only appearance for the Wales national team,
Vinnie Jones defeat to Bulgaria in the Euro 96 qualifiers. The last of his nine caps came on 29 March 1997 in a 2–1 defeat to Belgium in a World Cup qualifier, also at Cardiff Arms Park. Jones's international call-up was however greeted with consternation and even ridiculed by Jimmy Greaves, who said, "Well, stone me! We've had cocaine, bribery and Arsenal scoring two goals at home. But just when you thought there were truly no surprises left in football, Vinnie Jones turns out to be an international player!". Jones was known for his "hard man" image. He was sent off 12