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Joey Jones

Joseph Patrick "Joey" Jones is a Welsh former professional footballer. He primarily played as a full-back. Details regarding his specific career highlights, teams played for, or years active are not provided in the source material.

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March 1955: Birth of Joseph Patrick Jones

In March 1955, Joseph Patrick Jones, later known as Joey Jones, was born. He is a Welsh former footballer who played as a full-back.

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1971: Joined Wrexham

In 1971, Joey Jones joined Wrexham.

1974: FA Cup Quarter-Finals with Wrexham

In 1974, Joey Jones helped Wrexham reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

July 1975: Joined Liverpool

In July 1975, Joey Jones left Wrexham to join Liverpool, for a fee of £110,000.

November 1975: Wales Debut

In November 1975, Joey Jones made his Wales debut against Austria.

1975: Wales debut

In 1975, Joey Jones made his debut for Wales internationally.

1975: Welsh Cup win with Wrexham

In 1975, Joey Jones won the Welsh Cup with Wrexham, after they beat Cardiff City in the final.

November 1976: First Goal for Liverpool

On November 9, 1976, Joey Jones scored his first goal for Liverpool in a league match against Leicester City.

1977: League Championship and European Cup Final

In 1977, Joey Jones was part of the Liverpool team that won the League Championship and reached the European Cup final, winning the European cup. Jones became the first Welshman to receive a European Cup winners medal.

1978: Return to Wrexham

In 1978, Joey Jones returned to Wrexham for £210,000, a record signing for the club at the time.

1978: Departure from Liverpool

In the summer of 1978, Joey Jones left Liverpool after making exactly 100 appearances for the club.

1982: Joined Chelsea

In 1982, Joey Jones joined Chelsea for £34,000, signed by John Neal.

1983: Promotion to Second Division Champions

In 1983, Joey Jones helped Chelsea achieve promotion as Second Division champions.

August 1985: Sold to Huddersfield Town

In August 1985, Joey Jones was sold to Huddersfield Town for £35,000.

1985: Joined Huddersfield

In 1985, Joey Jones joined Huddersfield from Chelsea and was named Town's player of the year in his first season.

May 1986: Last Action for Wales

In May 1986, Joey Jones's last action for Wales came in a friendly away to Canada.

1986: Last Wales appearance

In 1986, Joey Jones made his last appearance for Wales internationally.

1991: Retired at Wrexham

In 1991, Joey Jones retired from football at the end of the 1991-92 season while playing for Wrexham.

2001: Caretaker Manager for Wrexham

In 2001, Joey Jones had a brief spell as caretaker manager for Wrexham, between the departure of Brian Flynn and arrival of Denis Smith.

2002: Cardiac Surgery

In 2002, Joey Jones underwent cardiac surgery.

2005: Autobiography Published

In 2005, Joey Jones completed his autobiography entitled "Oh Joey, Joey!" about his life in football.

Oh Joey, Joey: My Life in Football
Oh Joey, Joey: My Life in Football

2005: Cult Hero

In 2005, Joey Jones was named as Wrexham's ultimate Cult Hero on BBC's Football Focus.

February 2006: Book of the Week on Sky Sports News

In February 2006, Joey Jones' autobiography "Oh Joey, Joey!" was featured as the book of the week on Sky Sports News.

Oh Joey, Joey: My Life in Football
Oh Joey, Joey: My Life in Football

2006: Liverpool players poll

In 2006, Joey Jones finished in 63rd place in the poll of all-time favourite Liverpool players (100 Players who shook the Kop).

2017: Retirement from Wrexham Coaching

In 2017, Joey Jones retired from his coaching commitments with Wrexham.

2021: Youth Team Ambassador

In 2021, Joey Jones returned to Wrexham as a youth team ambassador.

January 2022: Ollie Palmer Record Signing

In January 2022, Ollie Palmer became Wrexham's record signing for £300,000, surpassing the record that Joey Jones held.