Alec Denton

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Alec Denton
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Personal information
Date of birth (1994-07-30) 30 July 1994 (age 28)
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
2006–2012 Rotherham United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012–2013 Rotherham United 2 (0)
2012Stocksbridge Park Steels (loan) ? (?)
2015 Clipstone 13 (18)
2016 Sheffield ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:44, 31 August 2013 (UTC)

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

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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]

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References

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  6. "MILLERS DUO ARRIVE AT STAMFORD". Stamford AFC. 11 January 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
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