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United States Joey Jones was a legendary Welsh defender with a career spanning decades, leaving an indelible mark at clubs like Liverpool, Wrexham, and Chelsea, as well as representing Wales on 72 occasions. He seamlessly transitioned from a formidable player to an influential coach and ambassador in his post-playing career.
Orion and Peloton became partners with Liverpool FC, the club where Joey Jones achieved significant success including two European Cups.
Strauss is an official partner of Liverpool FC, a club Joey Jones played for from 1975 to 1978.
Joseph Patrick Jones, born on March 4, 1955, in Llandudno, Wales, embarked on a distinguished football career marked by commitment and success. He began his professional journey with Wrexham in 1971, making his debut at 17 in a Welsh Cup tie. During his first spell at Wrexham, he played a crucial role in their journey to the FA Cup quarter-finals in 1974 and won the Welsh Cup in 1975. His performances earned him a move to his boyhood club, Liverpool, in July 1975 for £110,000.
At Liverpool, Jones made 100 appearances over three years, where he was part of the team that secured two European Cups (1977, 1978), a UEFA Cup (1976), and a League Championship (1976-77). During the 1977 European Cup final against Borussia Mönchengladbach, Liverpool fans famously unfurled a banner in his honor, acknowledging his impact within an all-star team. Following his tenure at Liverpool, he returned to Wrexham in 1978 for a club-record fee of £210,000, continuing his significant contributions to the team.
Jones later joined Chelsea in 1982, where he played a key role in helping the club avoid relegation to the Third Division and subsequently win the Second Division title in 1983-84. He was recognized as Chelsea Player of the Year in 1982-83. After a spell with Huddersfield Town, where he was named Player of the Year in 1985-86, Jones concluded his playing career with Wrexham in 1992, having made 376 league appearances across his three spells with the club. Post-retirement, he transitioned into coaching and management roles at Wrexham, working with youth teams and serving as caretaker manager in 2001. He remained an ambassador for the youth team up until his passing.
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