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10-03-2025
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Winger's brother wins European Athletics silver medal
THE older brother of Oxford United winger Stan Mills won a second consecutive silver medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships. George Mills was second in the 3,000m behind Jakob Ingebrigtsen, following on from breaking a UK Athletics Indoor Championships record in the same event last month, with his time of 7:40.16 bettering the previous record by almost 10 seconds. READ ALSO: 'Bittersweet' for Jade O'Dowda after narrowly missing out on medal Mills said on BBC Sport: 'When Jakob came round, I knew that would come at some point. 'Four hundred out, I thought it was a bit early to try to defend. I thought 'okay I'll sit on and see if I can attack on the home straight'.' On his silver medal, he added: 'Anything less now would have been really disappointing. I guess I did the minimum of what I could but I'm obviously happy to come away with a silver, but I need to work more for summer.' Mills' father, the former England and Leeds United defender Danny Mills, said: 'It's horrible, it really is. I've said so many times it's like watching a penalty shoot-out time and time again. 'The hour or so beforehand is absolutely terrible, I've got sore hands again from banging the boards. It's tough, but he gave it absolutely everything. 'A lot of respect to Jakob, he's got to be one of the best of all time. George is building all the time, getting more confident, and I'm sure sooner rather than later he'll have his time.'
Yahoo
25-02-2025
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Brother of U's winger breaks UK athletics record to win gold
THE older brother of Oxford United winger Stan Mills broke a UK Athletics Indoor Championships record for the men's 3,000m. George Mills smashed the record with a time of 7:40.16, bettering the previous record by almost 10 seconds. Mills was neck and neck with James West as the pair tussled right up until the finish line, but he did just enough to finish 0.17 seconds in front. READ ALSO: Oxfordshire tug of war for prize of UK long jump gold He was watched on Sunday from the stands by his father, the former England and Leeds United right back Danny Mills, as he booked a place at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in the Netherlands next month. The 25-year-old athlete said: 'Today was about winning first of all to secure a Euros and Worlds place. 'It was fun to be out there, but going forward there are much bigger things on the line.'
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31-01-2025
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U's sign former loan winger on a permanent basis
OXFORD United have signed former loanee Stan Mills from Everton on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old winger, the son of former England right back Danny Mills, joined United from the Toffees on a season-long loan in July 2023 and made a big impression at the club. He scored one goal and registered six assists across 27 appearances in all competitions, but then suffered a serious knee injury in the Emirates FA Cup defeat at Coventry City last January. READ ALSO: Gary Rowett previews U's reunion with Liam Manning Mills then returned to the Toffees and made his return to first team training in December. Earlier this month, he started for Everton Under-21s to mark his playing comeback, and scored a penalty as the Toffees youngsters lost 3-1 against Leeds United. Mills, who will not be available for the home clash against Bristol City tomorrow, leaves Goodison Park having made two appearances for the Toffees first team, both in the Carabao Cup. Upon joining the U's, he told the club website: 'This is where I want to be. Oxford United is like a home to me. I feel my business here at the club is unfinished. 'I had the most enjoyable period in my career here last season. Now, I want to pick up where I left off and keep bringing success. '2024 was a difficult year personally. I missed out on a lot of football, but it's made me more determined to be back and give my all in yellow again. 'The Oxford United supporters have been truly incredible with me during the last 18 months. The fans are a huge reason I am back, and now I want to achieve big things together.' Mills becomes the fifth player to join United this month, following the arrivals of centre back Michal Helik, forward Ole Romeny and striker Tom Bradshaw, all for undisclosed fees, plus the loan arrival of Chelsea midfielder Alex Matos.
