Roly Mills

Roland Walter George Mills (22 June 1933 – 8 February 2010) was an English footballer who played as a wing half. He spent his entire career with Northampton Town, where he made 305 appearances.[2] After retiring from playing he managed non-League club Long Buckby.[3]

Roly Mills
Personal information
Full name Roland Walter George Mills[1]
Date of birth (1933-06-22)22 June 1933[1]
Place of birth Daventry, England
Date of death 8 February 2010(2010-02-08) (aged 76)
Playing position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1954–1964 Northampton Town, 305 (30)
Total 305 (30)
National team
England Youth
Teams managed
Long Buckby
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He was the father of Gary Mills, a player turned manager.[4]

Death

Mills died on the morning of 8 February 2010 from Alzheimer's disease.[5][6]

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References
  1. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 429. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
  2. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  3. A brief history Long Buckby A.F.C.
  4. "From the Bernabéu Stadium to Bootham Crescent". Vital York. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  5. "Roly Mills". Nortampton Town F.C. 8 February 2010. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  6. "Race fund-raiser in memory of Roly". Nortampton Chronicle. 29 March 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
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