Gary Jones
| Date of birth | 10 May 1975 |
| Place of birth | Chester |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 89 kg |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder/Forward |
Having joined Nottingham Forest on a free transfer during the close season, Gary went on to feature regularly for the First Division club in 2000-01 without ever really establishing himself in any one role.
He was initially used as a striker but failed to make much impact and went on to appear in almost every outfield position during the season, although he seemed most comfortable either in midfield or at the back where his strength in the tackle could be used to good effect.
After a month's loan, Gary returned to Tranmere Rovers in September 2002 on a three-year contract.
Gary joined Grimsby Town in July 2005 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2008 in May 2007.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Rovers | 05 Jul 1993 | 03 Jul 2000 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 03 Jul 2000 | 29 Sep 2002 | |
| Tranmere Rovers | 29 Aug 2002 | 28 Sep 2002 | L |
| Tranmere Rovers | 29 Sep 2002 | 06 May 2005 | |
| Grimsby Town | 30 Jul 2005 | 30 Jun 2008 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1997-98 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Tranmere Rovers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
1
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| 1999-00 | Tranmere Rovers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Nottingham Forest | League Division 1 | 22 | 9 |
1 |
5
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| 2001-02 | Nottingham Forest | League Division 1 | 2 | 3 |
1 |
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| 2002-03 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Tranmere Rovers | LDV Vans Trophy | 3 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Tranmere Rovers | League Cup | 2 |
2
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| 2002-03 | Tranmere Rovers | League Division 2 | 40 | 7 |
8
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| 2003-04 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 7 | 1 |
2 |
3
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| 2003-04 | Tranmere Rovers | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Tranmere Rovers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Tranmere Rovers | League Division 2 | 36 | 6 |
9 |
5
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| 2004-05 | Tranmere Rovers | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Tranmere Rovers | League One | 5 | 5 |
1 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Grimsby Town | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Grimsby Town | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Grimsby Town | League Two | 34 | 6 |
13 |
5
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| 2005-06 | Grimsby Town | League Two Play-Offs | 3 | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | Grimsby Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Grimsby Town | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Grimsby Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Grimsby Town | League Two | 29 | 10 |
8 |
2
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2
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| 2007-08 | Grimsby Town | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Grimsby Town | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | 4 |
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| 2007-08 | Grimsby Town | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Grimsby Town | League Two | 15 | 21 |
4 |
2
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2000 | Nottingham Forest v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Norwich City v Nottingham Forest | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Darlington v Nottingham Forest | D | 2-2 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Nottingham Forest v Birmingham City | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest | W | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Sep 2000 | Nottingham Forest v Darlington | L |
1-2 Agg: 3-4 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Nottingham Forest | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Nottingham Forest v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Barnsley v Nottingham Forest | W | 3-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Bolton Wanderers v Nottingham Forest | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Oct 2000 | Nottingham Forest v Burnley | W | 5-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Stockport County v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Nottingham Forest v Preston North End | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Nov 2000 | Gillingham v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Nottingham Forest v Wimbledon | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Nottingham Forest v Tranmere Rovers | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Dec 2000 | Nottingham Forest v Huddersfield Town | L | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Queens Park Rangers v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Nottingham Forest | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Nottingham Forest v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Dec 2000 | Nottingham Forest v Norwich City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Birmingham City v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Jan 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace | L | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Fulham v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Feb 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Sheffield United v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Mar 2001 | Crewe Alexandra v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Bolton Wanderers | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Apr 2001 | Watford v Nottingham Forest | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Wimbledon v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Gillingham | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Sheffield United v Nottingham Forest | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Stockport County v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Nottingham Forest v Millwall | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Rotherham United v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Manchester City v Nottingham Forest | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.