Paul Jones

Age : 32                                        Date of birth : 19.4.1967

Place of birth : Chirk                      Nationality : Welsh  

Position : Goalkeeper                      Squad number : 1

Height : 6ft 2ins                             Weight : 15st 0lb

Signed : 1.7.1997 from Stockport County

      Crowned Welsh Player of the Year in 1999, Jones has had a major contribution in the club's continued success in staying in the Premiership since his £900,000 arrival from Stockport in July 1997. The Welsh international took over from the great Neville Southall between the posts for his country, and he has been a solid figure for the Saints. Jones started his league career with Wolves making a total of 44 appearances after signing from Kidderminster Harriers for £40,000 in 1991. After five years at Molineux, lack of first team opportunities prompted his move to Stockport for £60,000. 65 appearances later and Jones was on his way to The Dell, where he has played 78 times prior to the start of this season. Jones again put in some sterling performances in a Saints jersey during the Millennium campaign, and a memorable year was capped by lifting the Welsh Player of the Year title. Jones has had the end of his Millennium season hampered by a back injury putting him out of action for the last 9 games of the season but with an operation on his back he hopes to be back for next season.