Rovers decided to restructure their youth set-up in the summer, with Jones focusing on the pathway for emerging talent, aged 17-21, and Paul Gray focusing on the younger age groups.
Jones had a six-month notice period meaning he will leave in the summer. Rovers have not identified a replacement and Gestede hinted they would look to appoint from within, with Gray an obvious front-runner.
"I think he saw his role change a bit. Academy manager, emerging talents. I cannot respond for Stuart," Gestede said when asked why Jones was departing the club.
"He felt overwhelmed at one point. So he decided to take a break. I think he then assessed the situation with his family and decided to leave for his well-being. That would be a good question to ask Stuart himself.
"We have not identified his replacement yet. As we mentioned, sometimes we need to assess the people we've got within the club and give the chance to be promoted. So that's something also we've got in our mind.
This guy is so frustrating.
Clearly a yes man
Clearly destroying the culture and environment of the club and then blaming those who have decided they have had enough of this BS and better of leaving than working under these conditions