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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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]