Stan Jones (born 16 November 1938) is an English former football defender. After starting in non-league football with Kidderminster Harriers, he played in the Football League for Walsall (two spells) and West Bromwich Albion. ^[1]

Jones played youth football for Staffordshire where he was spotted by Kidderminster Harriers. ^[2] After making his name at the club he was briefly associated with Wolverhampton Wanderers as an amateur before signing for Walsall in 1956. ^[2] A tall, burly defender noted for his strong tackling and aerial ability, Jones attracted the attention of West Bromwich Albion and moved to the Hawthorns in May 1960 for a fee of £7,000, having been central to Walsall's Fourth Division title success in the 1959-60 season. ^[2]

At Albion Jones displaced Joe Kennedy from the number five shirt, becoming first choice at centre back for much of the 1960s. ^[2] However he missed the 1966 Football League Cup Final, Albion's only trophy win during his time at the club, due to injury. ^[2] The following season Jones lost his place in the Albion first team to new signing Eddie Colquhoun and in March 1968 was allowed to leave and return to Walsall. ^[2]

Jones remained at Fellows Park until 1973 when he returned to Kidderminster as player-manager. ^[2] He subsequently signed for Hednesford Town as a player before retiring in 1976. ^[2]

Having retired from playing he remained in the game, coaching at Coleshill Town, Walsall (where he was involved in youth and reserve team matters ^[3]) and Burton Albion before starting a sports equipment business in Walsall. ^[2]

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