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. At the start of the 1964/65 season, he became assistant trainer for Northampton and continued to play for the reserves for two or three years, if needed. After retiring from playing he managed non-League club Long Buckby. He was the father of Gary Mills, a player turned manager.

Death

Mills died on the morning of 8 February 2010 from

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mills, Roly 1933 births 2010 deaths Sportspeople from Daventry English men's footballers England men's youth international footballers Men's association football midfielders Northampton Town F.C. players English Football League players English football managers Long Buckby A.F.C. managers Deaths from Alzheimer's disease in the United Kingdom