Willie Mills

William Mills (28 January 1915 – 1991) was a professional footballer, who played for Aberdeen, Huddersfield Town, Dumbarton and Clyde. He was born in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

Playing career

Mills was signed by Aberdeen from Junior club Bridgeton Waverley in 1932. He entered their first team almost immediately, aged 17. Mills was primarily a creative player, but also scored frequently and was the club's top goalscorer in the 1933–34 season.

He was transferred to Huddersfield Town in March 1938 for £6,500. Mills did not stay long in English football, however, as the Second World War curtailed league play. After the war concluded he played in the Highland Football League for Lossiemouth and Huntly.

International

Mills represented Scotland three times between October 1935 and December 1936.

Personal life

His brother Hugh 'Bunty' Mills was also a footballer, who began his career at Bridgeton and featured for West Ham.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances by club, season and competition
Club	Seasons	League	Scottish Cup	Total
Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Aberdeen	1932–33	Scottish Division One	31	18	3	0	34	18
1933–34	35	28	4	0	39	28
1934–35	33	11	7	5	40	16
1935–36	33	17	5	3	38	20
1936–37	31	15	5	0	36	15
1937–38	19	13	4	4	23	17
Total	182	102	28	12	210	114
Huddersfield Town	1937–38	First Division	4	1	0	0	4	1
1938–39	23	6	4	0	27	6
Total	27	7	4	0	31	7
Dumbarton (wartime guest)	1939–40	Western Division	7*	4*	0	0	7*	4*
Career total	216	113	32	12	248	125

* Unofficial wartime appearances

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Scotland	1935	2	0
1936	1	0
Total	3	0

Sources

Ian Thomas, Owen Thomas, Alan Hodgson, John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 978-0955728105.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

External links

at AFC Heritage Trust