Alec Denton

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

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]

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. ↑ Brand, Elaine (21 April 2010). "Millers Release Five". League Football Education (LFE). League Football Education. 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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