Alec Denton (born 30 July 1994) is an English footballer who plays as a forward.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 July 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2012 | Rotherham United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Rotherham United | 2 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Stocksbridge Park Steels (loan) | ? | (?) |
| 2015 | Clipstone | 13 | (18) |
| 2016 | Sheffield | ? | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:44, 31 August 2013 (UTC) | |||
Career
editDenton was born in Sheffield. He joined Rotherham United in 2006, having previously played for Worksop Town Juniors.[1] In April 2010, Denton signed a two-year scholarship with the club after progressing through the Centre of Excellence.[2] In March 2012, Denton joined Northern Premier League side Stocksbridge Park Steels on loan after impressing in a friendly against the club.[3] On 5 May 2012, Denton made his professional debut for the Millers in a 1–1 draw with Northampton Town, coming on as a substitute for Sam Hoskins.[4] He was then offered a one-year development professional contract.[5]
His first appearance in the 2012-13 season was when he came on as a substitute in a game where Rotherham lost 3–0 to Southend United.
On 11 January, Denton and fellow Miller youngster Mitch Rose joined Stamford on a one-month loan deal.[6]
On 2 May 2013, Denton was released by Rotherham.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Youth team profiles". Rotherham United F.C. 16 September 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
- ^ "Millers Release Five". League Football Education. 21 April 2010. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
- ^ "Steels add two to squad". Stocksbridge Park Steels. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
- ^ "Rotherham 1-1 Northampton". Rotherham United. 5 May 2012. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
- ^ "Harrison released by Millers". Rotherham Advertiser. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
- ^ "MILLERS DUO ARRIVE AT STAMFORD". Stamford AFC. 11 January 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ^ "Rotherham United release goalkeeper Andy Warrington". BBC Sport. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
External links
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- Alec Denton at Soccerbase
