Aaron Millbank

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

Aaron Millbank
Millbank in action for Ramsgate in January 2018
Personal information
Full name Aaron Craig Millbank[1]
Date of birth (1995-02-04) 4 February 1995
Place of birth Ramsgate, England
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Whitstable Town
Number 25
Youth career
2006–2012 Gillingham
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2016 Gillingham 1 (0)
2012–2013 → Herne Bay (loan) 3 (0)
2013–2014 → Ramsgate (loan) 22 (8)
2016–2019 Ramsgate 24 (18)
2019– Whitstable Town 39 (15)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:19, 10 March 2020 (UTC)

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 1–1 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 League Division One South 3000—0030
Ramsgate (loan) 2013–14[11] Isthmian League Division One South 22800—4[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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  2. "Aaron Millbank signs two-and-half-year scholarship deal with Gillingham FC". Kent & Sussex Courier. 8 February 2011. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  3. "Gills striker joins Herne Bay on loan". Kent Sports News. 14 December 2012. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  4. "Gillingham striker recalled from Bay loan". Kent News. 12 January 2013. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  5. "Millbank is learning his trade at Rams". Isle of Thanet Gazette. 4 October 2013. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  6. "Striker re-called to Gillingham". Pitchero. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  7. "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. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  10. "Games played by Aaron Millbank in 2012/2013 for Herne Bay". Herne Bay FC. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  11. "Games played by Aaron Millbank in 2013/2014 for Ramsgate". Ramsgate FC. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
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