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 later attended Langleybury School. He captained the Hertfordshire Schools football team as a teenager. Jones' career in football began in 1984, when he was 19 years old, at Alliance Premier League side Wealdstone. He combined football with working as a hod carrier on building sites. He played one season with Swedish club IFK Holmsund in 1986, helping to lead the team to a Division 3 victory. In 1986, he moved to full-time professional status with Wimbledon, who paid Wealdstone £10,000 for him. He scored on only his second appearance for Wimbledon on 29 November 1986, in a 1–0 win over