Brad Jones (footballer)

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Brad Jones

Jones warming up for Liverpool before a friendly game vs. Roma in 2014
Personal information
Full name Bradley Jones[1]
Date of birth (1982-03-19) 19 March 1982[1]
Place of birth Armadale, Perth, Australia
Height 1.94 m (6 ft 4 1⁄2 in)[2]
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Feyenoord
Number 25
Youth career
1997–1999 Bayswater City
1999–2001 Middlesbrough
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2010 Middlesbrough 57 (0)
2001 → Shelbourne (loan) 4 (0)
2002–2003 → Stockport County (loan) 1 (0)
2003 → Rotherham United (loan) 0 (0)
2003 → Blackpool (loan) 5 (0)
2004–2005 → Blackpool (loan) 12 (0)
2006 → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 15 (0)
2010–2015 Liverpool 11 (0)
2011 → Derby County (loan) 7 (0)
2015–2016 Bradford City 3 (0)
2016 NEC 17 (0)
2016– Feyenoord 12 (0)
National team‡
2001 Australia U20 1 (0)
2003–2004 Australia U23 6 (0)
2007– Australia 4 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 03:21, 21 November 2016 (UTC).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 27 October 2015

Bradley "Brad" Jones (born 19 March 1982) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Feyenoord. He was a member of the Middlesbrough team for over a decade often playing on loan at a succession of lower league clubs: Stockport, Rotherham United, Blackpool and Sheffield Wednesday. He also had a brief loan spell in Ireland with Shelbourne. In August 2010, he made a £2.3m move to Liverpool where he spent four seasons, mostly in a back-up role. In August 2015, he moved to Bradford City on a one-year deal. In January 2016, he signed a six-month deal with Dutch side NEC who play in the Eredivisie.

Club career

Early career

Jones was born in Armadale, Western Australia[1] to English parents. A childhood Liverpool fan,[3] he attended John Curtin Senior High School, graduating in 1998. Jones signed for Bayswater City SC in Western Australia.[4]

Middlesbrough

He was then signed by Middlesbrough, playing in their youth system, and signed a professional contract on 26 March 1999.[1] He made his first team debut in the FA Cup third round against Notts County in 2004 and later that season won a League Cup winners medal.

He had loan spells at several clubs; in the 2001–02 season he played four games for Irish club side Shelbourne F.C.. He made his professional and League of Ireland debut on 5 October against local rivals Bohemians at Dalymount Park and conceded 4 goals in a 6–4 victory one of which was direct from his own goal kick. His second appearance for the club came one week later in a 3–1 home victory against Monaghan United. Later he had loan spells at Stockport County and Blackpool. In the 2005–06 season, playing for Middlesbrough, Jones saved a Ruud van Nistelrooy penalty which left the match against Manchester United level at 0–0.[5]

In August 2006, Jones was loaned out to Sheffield Wednesday for three months. He made an up-and-down start to his loan spell, making some vital saves as well as conceding penalties in successive games against Plymouth Argyle and Leeds United. On 21 October, his own fans turned on him and attacked him by throwing coins and other missiles during the home game against Queens Park Rangers.[6]

With mentor Mark Schwarzer moving to Fulham, Jones became first choice goalkeeper at Middlesbrough. He picked up an injury in the second game of the 2008–09 season and subsequently missed the next two games. Jones regained his place in the Middlesbrough first team in January 2009 and remained first choice as Middlesbrough were relegated from the Premier League. Another pre-season injury saw him miss the start of the season but he regained his place after new signing Danny Coyne conceded five goals against West Bromwich Albion. He remained in the Boro side for the rest of the season, although they failed to gain promotion from the Championship.

Liverpool

Jones organizing his defense

On 17 August 2010, Jones joined Liverpool in a deal worth £2,300,000. He qualifies as a "home-grown" player under the new Premier League rules.[7] On 19 August, Jones watched Liverpool's UEFA Europa League play-off 1st leg tie at Anfield from the directors' box, along with captain Steven Gerrard, Emiliano Insúa, Alberto Aquilani and Dirk Kuyt. He was handed the number 1 shirt after goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri left the club on 23 August, ahead of Liverpool's clash with Manchester City. Jones made his unofficial debut in Jamie Carragher's testimonial against an Everton XI and impressed with a string of saves.[8] Jones made his debut for Liverpool in the League Cup 3rd Round tie against Northampton Town on 23 September 2010. The game ended 2–2 after extra time before Liverpool lost on penalties. A couple of weeks later, Jones injured his shoulder in training and was out for up to a month. Reserve goalkeeper Martin Hansen took his place on the bench until Jones was back fit as Liverpool's other backup goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi was on loan at nearby club Tranmere Rovers. He made his second start for the club on 15 December 2010 in a Europa League game against Utrecht, getting his first clean sheet for the Reds. Unfortunately for Jones this was to be his last game of the 2010–11 season.

Derby County (loan)

At the end of March, Jones joined Derby County on loan for the remainder of the 2010–11 season.[9] Jones made his debut in a 4–1 loss to Cardiff City and went on to concede 16 goals in his seven games at Derby, including another four against Burnley (2–4) and three against Norwich City (2–3). He came in for criticism from Derby manager Nigel Clough after his mistake let Bristol City take an early lead in Derby's final home game of the season, in a match the club eventually lost 2–0. It turned out to be Jones' last Derby game.[10] He was an unused substitute in Derby's 2–1 defeat at Reading on the last day of the Championship season before returning to Liverpool, after being replaced by academy goalkeeper Ross Atkins.[11]

Return to Liverpool

Brad Jones and Péter Gulácsi training with Liverpool in 2012.
Brad Jones watches Péter Gulácsi save a penalty in training in 2012.

His first Premier League match for Liverpool came on 10 April 2012, in a 3–2 away win against Blackburn Rovers. Jones came off the bench in the 26th minute after second choice goalkeeper Doni had been sent off for fouling Junior Hoilett in the penalty area. Jones saved the resulting penalty, taken by Yakubu and celebrated by pointing towards the sky in dedication to his late son, Luca. Liverpool went on to win the game 2–3 with an injury time winner from Andy Carroll.[12] He played in the FA Cup semi-final against Everton at Wembley, due to the suspension of Doni and first choice goalkeeper Pepe Reina; Liverpool went on to win the game 2–1 thanks to goals from Luis Suárez and Andy Carroll. Jones therefore made history as the first Liverpool player to make his first four appearances for the club in four different competitions.

Jones made his first appearance of the 2012–13 season in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against Gomel on 2 August; Liverpool won the game 1–0. His second appearance came on 20 September in a 5–2 win against Young Boys in the Europa League group stage. Jones also helped Liverpool progress in the League Cup in a 2–1 win against West Brom on 26 September.

His first Premier League start came on 20 October, against Reading, which Liverpool won 1–0. On 25 October, Jones played his third Europa League game against Anzhi Makhachkala, keeping yet another clean sheet as Liverpool won 1–0. Three days later he played in Liverpool's 2–2 draw at Goodison Park. On 31 October, Liverpool played Swansea City in the League Cup which Liverpool lost 3–1.

Jones continued to start in goal for Liverpool after their 1–1 draw with Newcastle United on 4 November. Liverpool played against Anzhi on 8 November in a Europa League group stage match and lost 1–0 after a 46th minute chip goal from Lacina Traore. November seemed to be Jones' month after another start on 11 November against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The game ended in a 1–1 draw thanks to Jones making a good save from a Fernando Torres header.

Due to his excellent performances Jones was rewarded and signed a new contract with Liverpool on 21 December 2012.[13] Jones would then go on to keep another clean sheet this time in a 5–0 win over Norwich in the Premier League. He would then play in an FA Cup match v League one side Oldham, Jones was at fault for at least one of the goals conceded as Liverpool crashed out 3–2. He would then go on to play two more times in the 2012/2013 season, The first was a 3–1 defeat against Southampton, Jones also made a string of good saves in that game including a one on one v Rickie Lambert, His other game was a 3–2 victory over Tottenham making a string of good saves in particular a free kick from Gareth Bale.

Overall, Jones played 15 times in the 2012–13 season conceding 21 goals and keeping four clean sheets in his most productive season yet for Liverpool. During the 2013–14 season, Brad Jones did not make any appearance for Liverpool in the Premier League. But he was the number-one goalkeeper for the FA Cup and played two games before losing to Arsenal in the fifth round.

On 14 December 2014, Jones was chosen in the starting 11 against Manchester United instead of the regular goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, who had been under-performing since the start of the season. Jones put in a mixed performance in a 3–0 loss, with some analysts criticising him for going to ground too early for two of the goals.[14][15]

On 10 June 2015, Jones was released by Liverpool.[16]

Bradford City

On 17 August 2015, Jones signed for Bradford City on a one-year deal following his release from Liverpool.[17] Jones played his first game for Bradford in a 2–2 draw with Sheffield United.[18] On 27 October 2015, Bradford City confirmed that he was released by mutual consent.[19]

NEC

On 5 January 2016 Jones joined Dutch club NEC on a 6-month deal.[20]

After a strong season with 17 appearances for the club and 4 clean sheets, despite NEC wanting to retain Jones, on 3 June 2016 he left the club in favour of other offers.[21]

Feyenoord

On 7 July 2016, Jones joined Feyenoord on a one-year deal.[22][23] He made his debut on 7 August 2016, keeping a clean-sheet in Feyenoord's 5–0 win over FC Groningen.[24]

International career

Brad Jones on international duty for Australia in 2007

Having played for the Australia national under-20 football team and the under-23 side at the 2004 Summer Olympics, Jones felt disappointed to be overlooked for the 2006 FIFA World Cup squad and considered switching his international allegiance to England or France, the latter being possible as his wife was French.[25] The following year, Jones received his first senior international call up for Australia on 5 February 2007 to replace Mark Schwarzer in a friendly match.[26]

He made his first senior international start on 2 June 2007 against Uruguay. He was at fault for Australia losing that match after dropping a routine catch allowing Alvaro Recoba to score an easy goal.[27][28] He was part of Australia's début campaign in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, but he did not feature in any of their matches. Additionally, he was selected as one of the three goalkeepers in Australia's final 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup,[29] but he left the squad to return to his family following news of his son being diagnosed with leukemia[30] and he did not return to the tournament.[31]

Personal life

Jones's six-year-old son Luca, from a previous relationship, died on 18 November 2011 after a year-long battle with leukemia.[32] Liverpool's players and staff wore black armbands as a mark of respect in their subsequent 2–1 victory over Chelsea; his old teammates at Middlesbrough also wore armbands as a mark of respect.[33]

Jones married his long-term partner, former model Dani Rose Lawrence, at Peckforton Castle, Cheshire, in July 2015.[34] They have two children, son Nico, born in April 2012,[35] and daughter Romi, born in January 2014.[36]

Career statistics

As of 27 September 2016[37]
Season Club Division League Cup League Cup Europe Other[nb 1] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2002–03 Middlesbrough Premier League 000000000000
2002–03 Stockport County (loan) Second Division 100000–0010
2003–04 Blackpool (loan) 500000–2070
2003–04 Middlesbrough Premier League 101000000020
2004–05 Blackpool (loan) League One 1200000–00120
2004–05 Middlesbrough Premier League 500000000050
2005–06 9030004000160
2006–07 Sheffield Wednesday (loan) Championship 1500000–00150
2006–07 Middlesbrough Premier League 201000–0030
2007–08 100020–0030
2008–09 1605010–00220
2009–10 Championship 2300000–00230
2010–11 Liverpool Premier League 000010100020
2010–11 Derby County (loan) Championship 700000–0070
2011–12 Liverpool Premier League 101000000020
2012–13 7020204000150
2013–14 003000000030
2014–15 300020000050
2015–16 Bradford City League One 300000000030
2015–16 NEC Eredivisie 17000000000170
2016–17 Feyenoord Eredivisie 700000100080
Career total 119016080100201550
  1. ↑ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy

Honours

Blackpool

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing. p. 224. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  2. ↑ "Brad Jones". Feyenoord. 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. ↑ This Is Anfield. ""Sometimes the dream ends" – Brad Jones confirms Liverpool departure – This Is Anfield". This Is Anfield.
  4. ↑ "Middlesbrough reveal no deal agreed for Brad Jones". BBC Sport. 2010-08-12. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
  5. ↑ "Man Utd 0–0 Middlesbrough". BBC. 1 May 2006. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  6. ↑ Fans turn against Jones Vitalfootball.com.uk (2006-10-23).
  7. ↑ "Middlesbrough agree Brad Jones transfer to Liverpool". BBC Sport. 2010-08-17. Retrieved 2010-08-17.
  8. ↑ "Stopper on the move". Liverpool F.C. 2010-08-23. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
  9. ↑ "Jones set to join Derby on loan, Dean may leave". This is Derbyshire. 2011-03-24. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  10. ↑ "CLOUGH SLAMS JONES ERROR". Football 365. 30 April 2011.
  11. ↑ "Reading 2 – 1 Derby". BBC Sport. 2011-05-07. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
  12. ↑ Jonathan Jurejko (2012-04-10). "Blackburn 2–3 Liverpool". BBC Sport.
  13. ↑ "Jones extends Anfield stay". Liverpool FC Official Website. 21 December 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  14. ↑ "David De Gea has developed into one of the Premier League's best keepers – ESPN FC". ESPNFC.com.
  15. ↑ "Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0, match report: David de Gea the Old Trafford hero as rivals are swept aside". The Telegraph. 14 December 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  16. ↑ "Retained and released lists submitted by Premier League clubs". Premier League. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  17. ↑ "Brad Jones: Bradford City sign ex-Liverpool goalkeeper". BBC Sport. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  18. ↑ "VIDEO: Sheffield United – Bradford 2 Blades 2 match verdict and reaction". thestar.co.uk.
  19. ↑ "Brad Jones: Bradford City keeper leaves club by mutual consent". BBC Sport. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  20. ↑ "Australia and former Liverpool keeper Brad Jones signs for Dutch side Nijmegen". The Guardian. 5 January 2016.
  21. ↑ "Brad Jones leaving NEC". Goal.com. 3 June 2016.
  22. ↑ "FEYENOORD REACHED AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE WITH GOALKEEPER BRAD JONES". Feyenoord. 7 July 2016.
  23. ↑ "Former Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones joins Feyenoord". Sky Sports. 7 July 2016.
  24. ↑ Huguenin, Michael; Bellemore, Damien (8 August 2016). "Aussies Abroad: Luongo, Jones shine in season-openers". Goal.com.
  25. ↑ "The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper.".
  26. ↑ Goalkeeper Brad Jones has been called into the senior Australia squad for the first time. Middlesbrough F.C.
  27. ↑ "Jones fumble can't stifle the feelgood factor". The Sydney Morning Herald. 3 June 2007. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  28. ↑ "Jones blunder hands Uruguay victory". Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  29. ↑ Richard Bailey (2010-06-02). "Socceroos name final squad". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2012-05-03.
  30. ↑ "Socceroo Brad Jones leaves World Cup squad after son diagnosed with cancer". Perthnow.com.au. 2010-06-07. Retrieved 2012-05-03.
  31. ↑ "Jones won't return to WC". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2012-05-03.
  32. ↑ "Rest in Peace Luca Jones". Liverpool F.C. 19 November 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
  33. ↑ "Liverpool players dedicate win over Chelsea to team-mate Brad Jones after losing young son to leukaemia". Goal.com. 20 November 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  34. ↑ "Former Liverpool man Brad Jones marries Dani Lawrence". Mail Online.
  35. ↑ "Liverpool's keeper crisis deepens as Doni's red card leaves No 3 Jones set for Wembley". Daily Mail. London. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
  36. ↑ Georgia Morgan (27 January 2015). "Brad Jones and Dani Lawrence celebrate daughters first birthday". liverpoolecho.
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