Billy Jones (footballer Born 1987)
Billy Jones (born 24 March 1987) is an English footballer who plays for West Bromwich Albion. Jones started his career at Crewe Alexandra, who are known for their production of good young players, although a majority of them are attacking players.
Jones made his professional debut in October 2003, in Crewe's 3–0 win over Derby County. Since then, Jones had been a regular in Crewe's back-line and, for the 2005–06 season, he played a majority of games in midfield. He later became the club's top goalscorer during the same season. In his fourth year for Crewe, Jones made his 100th league appearance against Millwall.
One of Jones' notable abilities is his influence on the players around him. He is also considered to be a strong tackler and, despite his lack of pace, the English defender makes up for it in his ability to read the game.
Read more about Billy Jones (footballer Born 1987): International Career, Career Statistics
Famous quotes containing the words billy, jones and/or born:
““Oh, where have you been, Billy boy, Billy boy?
Oh, where have you been, charming Billy?”
“I’ve been to seek a wife,
She’s the joy of my life,
She’s a young thing, and cannot leave her mother.””
—Unknown. Billy Boy (l. 1–5)
“Your organization is not a praying institution. It’s a fighting institution. It’s an educational institution right along industrial lines. Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living!”
—Mother Jones (1830–1930)
“Since ev’ry man who lives is born to die,
And none can boast sincere felicity,
With equal mind, what happens, let us bear,
Nor joy nor grieve too much for things beyond our care.”
—John Dryden (1631–1700)