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Ex-Rangers winger still searching for club as free agent trains with PFA

The former Ibrox winger left Carlisle United this summer after two seasons and is among 45 free agents continuing their preparations with the PFA.
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Former Rangers winger Jordan Jones remains without a club at the end of the transfer window after joining the Professional Footballers' Association's pre-season training programme.

Jones is among 45 free agents involved in Week 10 of the PFA's pre-season programme, as experienced players without clubs continue to maintain their fitness and look for their next opportunity.

The 31-year-old became a free agent this summer after leaving Carlisle United following two seasons with the League Two club.

Jones' inclusion in the PFA group comes with the new season already underway, leaving the former Rangers man continuing his search for his next move.

Jones reflects on Rangers regret

While Jones is now focused on finding a new club, his time at Rangers remains a notable part of his career.

The winger joined Rangers from Kilmarnock in 2019 but his spell at Ibrox was disrupted by an injury picked up during his Old Firm debut and a later Covid-19 protocol breach.

Jones ultimately left the club for Wigan Athletic after two years in Glasgow and has previously admitted that his Rangers departure remains a major regret.

“Leaving Rangers is my biggest regret in football,” Jones said.

“It’s a massive club and looking back, I should have handled things differently to stay there longer.”

“After the Covid incident, I felt like I was made out to be the worst person on earth. It was a mistake, but the fallout was incredibly tough to deal with.”

Despite the circumstances surrounding his departure, Jones has always spoken positively about his time at Ibrox.

Following his move to Wigan, he thanked the club for the opportunity to represent Rangers and said he was immensely proud of his time in Glasgow.

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Searching for next opportunity

Jones spent the last two seasons with Carlisle before leaving the club this summer.

He now finds himself among a group of free agents using the PFA's facilities and coaching support to remain ready for a potential move.

With the transfer window closing, opportunities at clubs operating within the window are becoming more limited, although free agents can still sign for clubs after the deadline.

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