Alec Denton

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

Alec Denton

Personal information
Date of birth	(1994-07-30) 30 July 1994 (age 31)
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
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 31 August 2013

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]