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Rod "Roddy" Jones (14 June 1946 - 4 May 2022) was a Welsh former professional footballer. A striker, he joined Newport County in 1969 from local club Lovells Athletic. He went on to make 288 appearances for Newport scoring 65 goals. In 1979, he joined Barry Town.[1]

Rod Jones

Personal information
Date of birth	(1946-06-14) 14 June 1946 (age 75)
Place of birth	Rhiwderin, Wales
Date of death	May 4, 2022(2022-05-04) (aged 75)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
	Lovells Athletic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1969–1979	Newport County	287	(67)
	Barry Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

External links

• Rod Jones at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database

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