Richard Jones (born 26 April 1969 in
Usk
Usk ( cy, Brynbuga) is a town and community in Monmouthshire, Wales, northeast of Newport. It is located on the River Usk, which is spanned by an arched stone bridge at the western entrance to the town. Usk Castle, above the town, overlooks th ...
) is a Welsh former
footballer
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who made nearly 200 appearances in
the Football League
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playing as a midfielder for Newport County F.C., Newport County, Hereford United F.C., Hereford United and Swansea City A.F.C., Swansea City.
He then spent six seasons with Barry Town United F.C., Barry Town, including one season as player-manager, and also played for Merthyr Tydfil F.C., Merthyr Tydfil and Haverfordwest County A.F.C., Haverfordwest County.
References
1969 births
Living people
People from Usk
Sportspeople from Monmouthshire
Welsh footballers
Association football midfielders
Newport County A.F.C. players
Hereford United F.C. players
Swansea City A.F.C. players
Barry Town United F.C. players
Merthyr Tydfil F.C. players
English Football League players
Cymru Premier players
Welsh football managers
Barry Town United F.C. managers
Cymru Premier managers
Haverfordwest County A.F.C. players
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