I didn't know Danny, but I watched him play in the ranks of Halifax's academy teams through his spells with both Halifax and Keighley, and his international appearances for Wales. On the field he was a talented player, a leader, a stalwart team-mate. Off the field; a joker, a friend, a family man. God only knows what Hell his family is going through now, and it's with disbelief that I send my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to them at this saddest of times, and I extend this to his team-mates and staff at Keighley Cougars.

I wrote this just over 6 years ago on the Wakey forum after the passing of Leon Walker. I hope that it is still appropriate now.

[iNo matter what colours you wear,
No matter whose field you grace,
No matter which team you hold dear,
Nor how strong the foe you face,
No matter how hard you might fall,
No matter where you might be,
Stand fast, stand true, and stand tall,
Stand amongst your family. [/i

A sad day for everyone who loves Rugby League. Condolences to Danny's family and friends. RIP.

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Still can't quite believe this.
R.I.P Danny. Condolences to all of your family and friends. Thoughts out also to everybody involved with the Keighley club.

I have supported Keighley for over 20 years inc cougar mania et al

I can say im so happy that I attended last weeks game against NWC, ok not the greatest game ever but certainly an entertaining one never the less especially that last 20 - 25 mins, best crowd of the season to boot.

However my point is the game was won by that final kick of the game by Danny Jones, the TH stand had 4 - 5 hundred cougar supporters in it when the goal went over it felt like 5000. Genuinely the players celebrated like they had won the cup final, all embraced the crowd soon after, ok in the contex of it, it was just a league game win, it felt like so much more, it brought for me a great feeling as the week went by one not felt in a long time. Actually ranked up there with some of the great cougar moments from cougar park and beyond for me.

It was such a happy moment and that is the way I will remember Danny Jones R.I.P

So very sorry to hear of Danny passing away at the weekend and so young as well. RIP Danny and I send my condolences to all at Keighley Cougars and to his wife and children.

So so sad. RIP Danny. My thoughts and condolances to family, friends and all who knew him at Keighley. I was stunned when I heard, puts everything into perspective.

So very, very sad.

RIP Danny and love and prayers to his family, friends and Cougars supporters.

Just wanted to say since Sunday Ive not stopped thinking about Danny and Keighley, its really upsetting and makes you stop and think what all our players do when they step onto the field for our entertainment for very little money .
RIP Danny

Whatever happens, we cannot let the momentum slow.

We must continue to ensure that for Danny and his family's sake.

What a truly brilliant response from everyone who has already donated and those who will donate in future.

Felt proud and honoured to be at your game today as part of the rugby league family,very moving it was too and what a strong and brave lady Danny's wife was today.Thanks again for making us Wakey fans welcome

What a brilliant response from 'The Rugby League Family'.

Despite no-longer being 'a local' and living 300 miles to the south, my family and we continue to follow and support the Cougars and have appreciated the support which has been forthcoming since last Sunday's tragic event, which was our first 'home' game despite it being in London, since 2013 when we returned to Lawkholme, aka 'Cougar Park' to support OUR CLUB.

LET'S DO IT FOR DANNY must be our motto for the rest of this season and WE WILL!