Tony Jones is a physiotherapist for the U21s and loan players at the Liverpool FC Academy.

After attending secondary school in Southport, he left early to try a new adventure, attending a high school in Georgia, USA, where he continued his studies and discovered he had a talent to play basketball. 

Tony was offered a full basketball scholarship in Georgia and also studied sports therapy. After returning from the USA, he earned a professional contract with the Manchester Giants basketball team.

He enjoyed six great seasons with the Giants, winning league titles and various domestic cups along the way. He then moved to Barcelona for two years before returning home to begin physiotherapy training at Salford University.

Tony played basketball at international level for England U16s, U18s and U21s, and was also called up to the senior men's team on occasion.

He took up a full-time role with the Reds in 2016.