Pablo Mills

Mills joined Derby County as a 14-year-old, turning professional at 18. In the early stages of his career he played at full back for Derby. Mills went on to appear in 64 first team games in league and cup for the Rams and during this time had loan spells at Milton Keynes Dons and Walsall. Whilst at MK Dons he scored twice; once in the league against Swansea City and once in the Football League Trophy against Colchester United. He joined Rotherham United during the summer of 2006, adding strength to the centre of defence. Mills allegedly returned to training for the 2007–08 season three stone overweight and was loaned out to Crawley Town of the Conference National on 24 August 2007 to regain his fitness. His loan was extended until the end of October, and he scored one goal for Crawley mainly playing in the centre of midfield. Mills returned to the Rotherham squad after his loan spell ended and signed a new two-year deal at Millmoor in May 2008. Mills was also appointed club captain by manager Mark Robins, for the 2008–09 campaign. In a match against Brentford on 9 March 2009, Mills was involved in a challenge with Nathan Elder which left Elder suffered a double fracture of the cheekbone and a fractured eye socket and was out for the rest of the season. Manager of Brentford Andy Scott was very unhappy with the challenge and wanted the FA to take action. Mills says he was sick after the challenge and insisted there was no malice in the challenge. But Mills will not be charged…

Mills has represented his country at youth level, winning caps for the England under 16, under-18, and under-19 teams.

On 7 September 2006, Mills was charged with burglary and causing criminal damage at a property in Derby on 1 July 2006. Appearing at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court in Derby, Mills entered no plea and was remanded on conditional bail. The case was adjourned and heard at Derby Crown Court on 30 November 2006. His club, Rotherham United gave full backing to the player. The burglary charge was later dropped, but Mills pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage, and was handed a community order for the offence.