Aberystwyth Town have confirmed the return of experienced central defender Stuart Jones, ahead of the start of their JD Cymru Premier campaign.

Jones has returned to Park Avenue after a successful three year spell at Bala Town, which included two UEFA Europa League campaigns and a Welsh Cup win.

The 35 year-old previously had a four year spell with Aber, which also included a Europa League campaign, a Welsh Cup Final and a Top Four finish in 2014/5.

He began his career at Swansea City, and made over 30 appearances for the Swans between 2003 and 2005, before moving on at the end of the 2004/05 season.

Llanelli made him their first full time signing for over 50 years, and over the next seven years he made almost 200 appearances for the Reds, winning the League, League Cup and Welsh Cup and qualifying for Europe on several occasions.

Aberystwyth-born Jones has also earned caps for both the Wales Under 21’s and the Welsh Semi Pro squads, and has been named in the Welsh Premier Team of the Year on no less than four occasions.

"The acquisition of Jones, with his huge experience and aerial prowess at centre half, will be a huge boost to the Black and Greens," confirmed a club statement.

"Everyone at Park Avenue welcomes him back to Aberystwyth Town ahead of the 2019/20 season."

Aberystwyth Town have also announced the signing of Portuguese midfielder Edmilson Pedro Vaz for the 2019/20 season. The 23 year-old was born in Guinea-Bissau, but has joint Portuguese nationality, and he arrives from fourth tier club Atletic Clube Malveira.

"He too has been trialling with Aber in pre-season, giving some impressive attacking performances," said a club spokesman. "He will double the Black and Greens’ Portuguese possee, alongside Paulo Mendes who like Edmilson lives in North East Wales.

"Edmilson is awaiting international clearance but will go straight into Defender Steff Edwards has also rejoined the Club for the 2019/20 season."

The Club also recently confirmed the signing of forward Luke Boundford from Newtown.

Presteigne-based Boundford joined the Robins in 2011/12, and since then has scored 61 goals from 220 starts, including six Welsh Premier League goals last season.

His consistent return of goals over eight seasons have been a major factor in the Robins qualifying for the UEFA Europa League - in which he scored - and a Welsh Cup Final.