Steve Jones
| Date of birth | 25 October 1976 |
| Place of birth | Derry |
| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Height | 1.63 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Speaking at the time of Steve's move to Crewe Alexandra, Leigh RMI manager Steve Waywell said: 'Steve is one of those players who has come on leaps and bounds in the last two years, and has always had tremendous ability. I have never seen a player go past other players like Steve does and I think he'll go further still.'
Prior to Leigh, Steve was associated with Blackpool, Bury, Wrexham, Sligo Rovers and Chorley.
He agreed a new three-year deal with Crewe Alexandra in May 2003.
Steve joined Burnley in August 2006 with a three-year contract.
He joined Walsall in July 2009 with a two-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 01 Jul 1995 | 30 Jun 1996 | |
| Bury | 01 Jul 1996 | 30 Jun 1997 | |
| Leigh RMI | 01 Jul 1999 | 03 Jul 2001 | |
| Tranmere Rovers | 02 Jul 2001 | 06 Jul 2001 | T |
| Crewe Alexandra | 03 Jul 2001 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Rochdale | 04 Feb 2002 | 01 Apr 2002 | L |
| Burnley | 01 Aug 2006 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Crewe Alexandra | 27 Mar 2008 | 31 May 2008 | L |
| Huddersfield Town | 17 Oct 2008 | 25 Nov 2008 | L |
| Bradford City | 27 Nov 2008 | 31 May 2009 | L |
| Walsall | 10 Jul 2009 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Motherwell | 21 Jan 2011 | 31 May 2011 | L |
| Droylsden | 12 Aug 2011 | 18 Nov 2011 | |
| AFC Telford United | 18 Nov 2011 | 22 May 2013 | |
| Airbus UK Broughton | 22 May 2013 | 30 Jun 2014 | |
| Nantwich Town | 01 Jul 2014 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | Leigh RMI | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Crewe Alexandra | League Division 1 | 1 | 5 |
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| 2001-02 | Rochdale | League Division 3 | 5 | 3 |
1 |
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| 2002-03 | Crewe Alexandra | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2002-03 | Crewe Alexandra | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 2 |
1 |
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| 2002-03 | Crewe Alexandra | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Crewe Alexandra | League Division 2 | 18 | 13 |
9 |
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| 2003-04 | Crewe Alexandra | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Crewe Alexandra | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Crewe Alexandra | League Division 1 | 43 | 2 |
15 |
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| 2004-05 | Crewe Alexandra | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Crewe Alexandra | League Championship | 24 | 12 |
10 |
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| 2004-05 | Crewe Alexandra | League Cup | 3 | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Crewe Alexandra | League Championship | 36 | 5 |
5 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Crewe Alexandra | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Burnley | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Burnley | League Championship | 37 | 4 |
5 |
1
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| 2006-07 | Burnley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Burnley | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Burnley | League Championship | 1 | 16 |
1 |
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| 2007-08 | Burnley | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Crewe Alexandra | League One | 2 | 2 |
1 |
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| 2008-09 | Bradford City | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2008-09 | Bradford City | League Two | 25 | 2 |
3 |
1
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| 2008-09 | Huddersfield Town | League One | 2 | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Walsall | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Walsall | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Walsall | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Walsall | League One | 25 | 5 |
9 |
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| 2010-11 | Walsall | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Walsall | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Walsall | League One | 9 | 4 |
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| 2017-18 | Nantwich Town | FA Cup | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2009 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Walsall | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 11 Aug 2009 | Accrington Stanley v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 15 Aug 2009 | Walsall v Southend United | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 18 Aug 2009 | Walsall v Leeds United | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 22 Aug 2009 | Charlton Athletic v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 29 Aug 2009 | Walsall v Gillingham | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 01 Sep 2009 | Walsall v Bury | L | 0-0 (4-5) | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 26 Sep 2009 | Hartlepool United v Walsall | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Walsall v Huddersfield Town | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 03 Oct 2009 | Walsall v Carlisle United | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 10 Oct 2009 | Milton Keynes Dons v Walsall | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 17 Oct 2009 | Walsall v Exeter City | W | 3-0 | League One | |
| 31 Oct 2009 | Wycombe Wanderers v Walsall | W | 2-3 | League One | |
| 07 Nov 2009 | Stourbridge v Walsall | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Walsall v Stockport County | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 21 Nov 2009 | Brentford v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 24 Nov 2009 | Walsall v Oldham Athletic | W | 3-0 | League One | |
| 28 Nov 2009 | Brentford v Walsall | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 01 Dec 2009 | Yeovil Town v Walsall | W | 1-3 | League One | |
| 05 Dec 2009 | Walsall v Southampton | L | 1-3 | League One | |
| 27 Feb 2010 | Southampton v Walsall | L | 5-1 | League One | |
| 06 Mar 2010 | Walsall v Millwall | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 13 Mar 2010 | Leyton Orient v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 20 Mar 2010 | Walsall v Colchester United | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 23 Mar 2010 | Southend United v Walsall | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 27 Mar 2010 | Exeter City v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 03 Apr 2010 | Stockport County v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 05 Apr 2010 | Walsall v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 10 Apr 2010 | Walsall v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 13 Apr 2010 | Huddersfield Town v Walsall | L | 4-3 | League One | |
| 17 Apr 2010 | Swindon Town v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 24 Apr 2010 | Walsall v Hartlepool United | W | 3-1 | League One | |
| 01 May 2010 | Carlisle United v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 08 May 2010 | Walsall v Milton Keynes Dons | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 07 Aug 2010 | Walsall v Milton Keynes Dons | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 10 Aug 2010 | Walsall v Tranmere Rovers | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Aug 2010 | Brentford v Walsall | W | 1-2 | League One | |
| 21 Aug 2010 | Walsall v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 09 Oct 2010 | Walsall v Exeter City | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 16 Oct 2010 | Dagenham and Redbridge v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 23 Oct 2010 | Walsall v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-4 | League One | |
| 30 Oct 2010 | Huddersfield Town v Walsall | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 02 Nov 2010 | Walsall v Peterborough United | L | 1-3 | League One | |
| 06 Nov 2010 | Fleetwood Town v Walsall | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 13 Nov 2010 | AFC Bournemouth v Walsall | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 27 Nov 2010 | Torquay United v Walsall | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 12 Dec 2010 | Charlton Athletic v Walsall | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 01 Jan 2011 | Walsall v Notts County | L | 0-3 | League One | |
| 03 Jan 2011 | Peterborough United v Walsall | L | 4-1 | League One | |
| 08 Jan 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v Walsall | D | 3-3 | League One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2002-03 | Northern Ireland | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Northern Ireland | Semi-Pro | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Northern Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Northern Ireland | Caribbean Tournament | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Northern Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Northern Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Northern Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 3 |
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| 2004-05 | Northern Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Northern Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Northern Ireland | International Friendly | 2 | 3 |
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| 2006-07 | Northern Ireland | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Northern Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 2 |
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| 2007-08 | Northern Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 20 May 2003 | Scotland v Northern Ireland | L | 2-1 | SEMI PRO | |
| 03 Jun 2003 | Italy v Northern Ireland | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Jun 2003 | Northern Ireland v Spain | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 06 Sep 2003 | Ukraine v Northern Ireland | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 10 Sep 2003 | Northern Ireland v Armenia | L | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 11 Oct 2003 | Greece v Northern Ireland | L | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 18 Feb 2004 | Northern Ireland v Norway | L | 1-4 | International Friendly | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | Estonia v Northern Ireland | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 28 Apr 2004 | Northern Ireland v Serbia and Montenegro | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 30 May 2004 | Barbados v Northern Ireland | D | 1-1 | CARIBBEAN TOUR | |
| 02 Jun 2004 | St Kitts and Nevis v Northern Ireland | W | 0-2 | CARIBBEAN TOUR | |
| 06 Jun 2004 | Trinidad and Tobago v Northern Ireland | W | 0-3 | CARIBBEAN TOUR | |
| 04 Sep 2004 | Northern Ireland v Poland | L | 0-3 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 13 Oct 2004 | Northern Ireland v Austria | D | 3-3 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 09 Feb 2005 | Northern Ireland v Canada | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Mar 2005 | England v Northern Ireland | L | 4-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 04 Jun 2005 | Northern Ireland v Germany | L | 1-4 | International Friendly | |
| 17 Aug 2005 | Malta v Northern Ireland | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Sep 2005 | Northern Ireland v Azerbaijan | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 08 Oct 2005 | Northern Ireland v Wales | L | 2-3 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Austria v Northern Ireland | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 15 Nov 2005 | Northern Ireland v Portugal | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Northern Ireland v Estonia | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 21 May 2006 | Northern Ireland v Uruguay | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 26 May 2006 | Romania v Northern Ireland | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 16 Aug 2006 | Finland v Northern Ireland | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 07 Oct 2006 | Denmark v Northern Ireland | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group F |
| 24 Mar 2007 | Liechtenstein v Northern Ireland | W | 1-4 | UEFA European Championship | Group F |
| 22 Aug 2007 | Northern Ireland v Liechtenstein | W | 3-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group F |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Iceland v Northern Ireland | L | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group F |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.