Aaron Millbank
Aaron Craig Millbank (born 4 February 1995) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Deal Town.
| Millbank in action for Ramsgate in January 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aaron Craig Millbank[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 February 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Ramsgate, Kent, England | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Deal Town | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2012 | Gillingham | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2016 | Gillingham | 1 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | → Herne Bay (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | → Ramsgate (loan) | 22 | (8) |
| 2016–2019 | Ramsgate | ||
| 2019–2021 | Whitstable Town | 39 | (15) |
| 2021–2022 | Herne Bay | 31 | (4) |
| 2022– | Deal Town | 29 | (13) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:27, 19 May 2023 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
Millbank started his career in the youth system of Gillingham and signed a two-and-a-half-year scholarship in 2011, after spending five years with the youth team.[2] In December 2012, Millbank joined Isthmian League Division One South side Herne Bay on a one-month loan.[3] Millbank returned to the "Gills" in January 2012 having made three appearances.[4] In October 2013, Millbank joined Isthmian League Division One South side Ramsgate on work experience.[5] He impressed during his spell with his hometown club, scoring eight goals in 26 appearances. In February 2014, Millbank was recalled by Gillingham for inclusion in the first team squad.[6] Millbank made his professional debut for Gillingham in May 2014, replacing Cody McDonald in a 1–1 draw with Shrewsbury Town.[7] He then went on to sign his first professional contract in the month, on a one-year deal.[7]
In September 2021, he signed for Whitstable Town's rivals Herne Bay, turning down higher wages from elsewhere to sign for the Oystermen and he went straight into the side that beat Corinthian 1–0.[8] On 30 April 2022, Millbank scored as Herne Bay defeated Ashford United in the play-off final to earn promotion to the Isthmian League Premier Division.[9]
On 8 August 2022, Millbank signed for Southern Counties East League Premier Division club Deal Town.[10]
Personal life edit
Millbank was born in Ramsgate, Kent, and attended St Georges C of E Foundation School in Broadstairs.[2] He is a supporter of West Ham United.[2]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 3 May 2014.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Gillingham | 2012–13[11] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013–14[12] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Herne Bay (loan) | 2012–13[13] | Isthmian League Division One South | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Ramsgate (loan) | 2013–14[14] | Isthmian League Division One South | 22 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 4[a] | 0 | 26 | 8 | |
| Career total | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 8 | ||
- ^ 3 appearances in FA Trophy, 1 appearance in Isthmian League Cup
References edit
- ^ (PDF). The Football League. May 2013. p. 63. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ a b c "Aaron Millbank signs two-and-half-year scholarship deal with Gillingham FC". Kent & Sussex Courier. 8 February 2011. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ "Gills striker joins Herne Bay on loan". Kent Sports News. 14 December 2012. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ . Kent News. 12 January 2013. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ . Isle of Thanet Gazette. 4 October 2013. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ "Striker re-called to Gillingham". Pitchero. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ a b "GILLS TRIO PEN NEW DEALS". Gillingham FC. 9 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ "Herne Bay boss Ben Smith says Aaron Millbank will offer something different to his team's frontline after joining from rivals Whitstable Town". Kent Online. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Reeves, Thomas (30 April 2022). "Ashford United 0 Herne Bay 2 Isthmian South East play-off final match report: Goals from Kieron Campbell and Aaron Millbank earn Bay victory and promotion at Homelands". Kent Online. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ Reeves, Thomas (8 August 2022). "Deal Town sign former Gillingham striker Aaron Millbank from Herne Bay". Kent Online. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Aaron Millbank in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Aaron Millbank in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Aaron Millbank in 2012/2013 for Herne Bay". Herne Bay FC. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Aaron Millbank in 2013/2014 for Ramsgate". Ramsgate FC. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
External links edit
- Aaron Millbank at Soccerbase