Christopher Harry Jones (born 18 April 1956) is a former professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Crystal Palace, Charlton Athletic, Leyton Orient and represented the England Under 21 national team on one occasion.England Under 21. Retrieved 9 October 2008Hugman, B.J., (Ed)The PFA Premier & Football League Professional Players' Records 1946-2005 (2005) p329 Retrieved 9 October 2008
Football career Jones joined Tottenham Hotspur as an apprentice in May 1973. The forward played a total of 185 matches, including 19 substitute appearances and scored 42 goals in all competitions. Jones has the distinction of being a member of the 1977 relegated and the 1978 promoted teams during his career at the club.Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players. Retrieved 29 November 2012 He joined Manchester City in September 1982 in a £110.000 transfer deal.Transfer of Jones to Manchester City. Retrieved 28 March 2010 Jones featured in just three games before leaving Maine Road to join Crystal Palace in November of the same year. Jones played in 18 matches and scored three times for Palace. He transferred to Charlton Athletic in September 1983 where he appeared on 23 occasions plus six as a substitute, scoring twice. Jones ended his senior career at Leyton Orient where he played in 107 matches, including one as a substitute, scoring 19 goals between September 1984–86.
Post-football career Jones retired from Leyton Orient in 1988, mainly due to a long-standing ankle injury. After retirement, he returned to Jersey with his family, where he established the Chris Jones Soccer School, teaching football to Jersey's youth.
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External links Fact file Photo of Chris and career details