At the end of the month he joined Newport County on a month's loan.
In 1901 he joined Derby County, but made only three appearances.
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.
A full back, he joined Newport County in 1957.
Ward joined Newport County during the most successful period in the clubs long history.
Two years later he joined Derby County in a player-exchange deal.
In May 1967 both men left to join Derby County.
