Aaron Millbank

Aaron Millbank
Personal information
Full nameAaron Craig Millbank[1]
Date of birth4 February 1995
Place of birthRamsgate, England
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing positionForward
Club information
Current team
Gillingham
Number17
Youth career
2006–2012Gillingham
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012–Gillingham1(0)
2012–2013Herne Bay (loan)3(0)
2013–2014Ramsgate (loan)22(8)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:23, 31 May 2014 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Aaron Craig Millbank (born 4 February 1995) is an English footballer who plays for Gillingham as a forward.

Career

Millbank started his career in the youth system of Gillingham and signed a two-and-a-half-year scholarship in 2011, after spending five years with the youth team.[2] In December 2012, Millbank joined Isthmian League Division One South side Herne Bay on a one-month loan.[3] Millbank returned to the "Gills" in January 2012 having made three appearances.[4] In October 2013, Millbank joined Isthmian League Division One South side Ramsgate on work experience.[5] He impressed during his spell with his hometown club, scoring eight goals in 26 appearances. In February 2014, Millbank was recalled by Gillingham for inclusion in the first team squad.[6] Millbank made his professional debut for Gillingham in May 2014, replacing Cody McDonald in a 11 draw with Shrewsbury Town.[7] He then went on to sign his first professional contract in the month, on a one-year deal.[7]

Personal life

Millbank was born in Ramsgate, Kent, and attended St Georges C of E Foundation School in Broadstairs.[2] He is a supporter of West Ham United.[2]

Career statistics

As of match played 3 May 2014.
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Gillingham 2012–13[8] League Two 0000000000
2013–14[9] League One 1000000010
Total 1000000010
Herne Bay (loan) 2012–13[10] Isthmian Division One South 30000030
Ramsgate (loan) 2013–14[11] Isthmian Division One South 228004[lower-alpha 1]0268
Career total 268000040308
  1. 3 appearances in FA Trophy, 1 appearance in Isthmian League Cup

References

  1. "Professional retain lists & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. May 2013. p. 63. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Aaron Millbank signs two-and-half-year scholarship deal with Gillingham FC". Kent & Sussex Courier. 8 February 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  3. "Gills striker joins Herne Bay on loan". Kent Sports News. 14 December 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  4. "Gillingham striker recalled from Bay loan". Kent News. 12 January 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  5. "Millbank is learning his trade at Rams". Isle of Thanet Gazette. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  6. "Striker re-called to Gillingham". Pitchero. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "GILLS TRIO PEN NEW DEALS". Gillingham FC. 9 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  8. "Games played by Aaron Millbank in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  9. "Games played by Aaron Millbank in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  10. "Games played by Aaron Millbank in 2012/2013 for Herne Bay". Herne Bay FC. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  11. "Games played by Aaron Millbank in 2013/2014 for Ramsgate". Ramsgate FC. Retrieved 31 May 2014.

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