Robert Jones (footballer, born 1868)
Introduction '''Robert Samuel Jones''' (1868–1939) was a Welsh footballer who played as a full back. He gained one international cap for Wales in 1894.He joined Everton in December 1887.He was described as a burly, reliable reserve player in one source. Robert Jones made his League debut on 8 September 1888, playing at centre-half, at Anfield, the then home of Everton. The home team defeated the visitors Accrington 2–1.Robert Jones appeared in only one of the 22 League matches played by Everton in season 1888–89.Playing as a centre-half (one appearance) he played in the Everton defence when they restricted the opposition to one–League–goal–in–a–match once.Robert Jones played 7 League games for Everton, before moving to Ardwick (who later became Manchester City) in the 1890s, and he played 18 League games for them.
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