Alec Denton

Alec Sam Denton (born 30 July 1994) is an English footballer who plays as a forward.

Alec Denton
Personal information
Full name Alec Sam Denton
Date of birth (1994-07-30) 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 ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:44, 31 August 2013 (UTC)

Career

Denton 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
  1. "Youth team profiles". Rotherham United F.C. 16 September 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  2. "Millers Release Five". League Football Education. 21 April 2010. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  3. "Steels add two to squad". Stocksbridge Park Steels. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  4. "Rotherham 1-1 Northampton". Rotherham United. 5 May 2012. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  5. "Harrison released by Millers". Rotherham Advertiser. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  6. "MILLERS DUO ARRIVE AT STAMFORD". Stamford AFC. 11 January 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  7. "Rotherham United release goalkeeper Andy Warrington". BBC Sport. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
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