 He continued to play for Manchester City until competitive football ceased due to the First World War, at which point he volunteered for the 23rd (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, "Sportmen's Battalion" When League football resumed in 1919, Jones was transferred to Southend United.In total he played for Manchester City 301 times, and scored 76 goals between 1903 and 1914.He also won 20 caps and scored six goals for the Wales national football team.