 He signed for Manchester City in January 1903 from Rushton Druids, but did not establish himself immediately.He made only a single appearance in his first full season, scoring a goal in a 2–1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion in April 1904, and by the time he received his next opportunity he had been at the club for two years.From January 1905 until the end of the 1905–06 season Jones played in around half of his club's matches.