Glamorgan keen to keep Jones

Simon Jones: still wanted by Glamorgan © Getty Images Enlarge

Glamorgan officials have acted quickly to try and play down suggestions that Simon Jones is on the move following recent comments hinting that he is considering his options.

"We spoke to Simon on Friday and we'll have a big chat with him when he comes back in January," Mike Fatkin, the county's chief executive, told the Western Mail. "Any issues he has he can air them then."

On Wednesday, Jones told reporters that there was "a little bit of doubt in my mind" over his plans. He continued: "I cannot be approached by another county because I am not out of contract, but there are options open. I am not saying I am going and I am not saying I am staying. I am just thinking about it and trying to do what is best for me."

Fatkin said that he was "sympathetic about his [Jones's] position" but added that "he could have worded things a bit differently than he did."

Jones's main gripe appeared to be that he was not a part of Glamorgan's one-day side, with just 10 appearances in six seasons. "He obviously wants to play more one-day cricket," admitted Fatkin, "but there has to be a balance struck between his personal ambitions and the success of the Glamorgan side in one-day cricket. You have to remember that we won the national league without him.

"We have to understand Simon's career development path," Fatkin told the Western Mail, "but we want him to remain here. He's Welsh and I'm sure deep down he would prefer to be with us. We would like to sign him for another two years."