Humphrey Jones


Humphrey Jones was a Welsh footballer who played for Bangor, Swifts, East Stirlingshire, Queen's Park and the Wales national football team.
Jones was born in Bangor and played football the Friars School before moving to play with Bangor F.C.. After moving to Bangor, Jones earned his first international cap for Wales in 1885 against England in the British Home Championship. Jones left Bangor to play for Swifts and then played in Scotland for East Stirlingshire and Queen's Park.
Jones won 14 caps and scored one goal for the Wales national football team between 1885 and 1891. Jones was the team captain for 13 of these matches, including on his début.
Jones was one of several Welsh international footballers chosen to referee international matches during the 19th century. He refereed the final match of the 1895–96 British Home Championship between Scotland and England.

International appearances

YearOpponent
1885 England
1885 Ireland
1885 Scotland
1885 England
1885 Ireland
1885 Scotland
1887 England
1889 England
1889 Ireland
1890 England
1890 Scotland
1890 Ireland
1891 England
1891 Scotland