 The loan was extended in January 2008 and after being released by York on 31 January he joined Gateshead permanently.Jones made a total of 95 appearances in all competitions for Gateshead, scoring 5 goals, before his release on 4 May 2011.Jones signed for Blyth Spartans on 29 June 2011, making his competitive debut on 27 August in a 0–2 defeat at Gainsborough Trinity.