In 1901 he joined Derby County, but made only three appearances.

At the end of the month he joined Newport County on a month's loan.

Following the war, he joined Stockport County but left them in 1947 without having played a league game.

In 1949 he joined Newport County and went on to make 103 appearances for the club.

Mills joined Derby County as a 14-year-old, turning professional at 18.

He joined Derby County for £2,000 in 1932 and remained contracted to the club until 1946.

Two years later he joined Derby County in a player-exchange deal.

In May 1967 both men left to join Derby County.

A full back, he joined Newport County in 1957.

Ward joined Newport County during the most successful period in the clubs long history.