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]
Personal information | |||
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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) | ||
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 | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He was the father of Gary Mills, a player turned manager.[4]
Mills died on the morning of 8 February 2010 from Alzheimer's disease.[5][6]