Who Is Jevon Mills The New FC Halifax Town Defender From Hull City?

There's always a bit of a buzz around a football club when a new player is announced. It gets fans talking, wondering what the new signing will bring to the team. And the latest news from The Shay is definitely one to get excited about. FC Halifax Town has snapped up a new defender, a young centre-back named Jevon Mills, who joins the club after his time at the Championship side, Hull City.

But who exactly is Jevon Mills? And what kind of experience is he bringing to the Shaymen? It turns out he's packed a lot into his career already, even though he's still young. It's a story that starts with a big club, involves playing for his country, and includes trips to different leagues to get proper, competitive experience. Let's have a look at the journey that brought him to Halifax.

From tiger cub to pro footballer

Every professional footballer starts somewhere, and for Jevon Mills, that journey began with Hull City. It's not like he just turned up there for a trial last week; he's been part of their setup for years. He first joined "The Tigers," as they're known, when he was in the under-13s team. That means he spent his teenage years learning the game at a club that plays in the Championship, which is the super-competitive league just one step below the Premier League.

He clearly made a good impression. In 2021, he was handed his first professional contract. This is a massive moment for any young player. It's the club saying, "Right, we think you've got what it takes." And he didn't have to wait long to prove them right. Just one month after signing that contract, the defender made his full professional debut. It wasn't in an easy cup game either, but in a proper Championship fixture against Cardiff City. What a way to start.

That same year, his talent was recognised on the international stage. He was chosen to captain the Republic of Ireland under-19s team for two matches. Being picked for your country is one thing, but being named captain shows real leadership qualities. So, from a young age, Jevon Mills has been seen as a player with a good head on his shoulders.

Gaining experience across the leagues

Being a promising player at a big club like Hull City is great, but what young players really need is to play games. Week in, week out. It's the only way to really learn your trade. This is where loan spells come in. It's a bit like doing work experience, but instead of making the tea, you're getting thrown into the thick of it in a competitive league.

Jevon Mills's loan journey has been pretty varied, which is a massive plus. Here's a quick look at where he's been:

• Falkirk (January 2022): His first move was north of the border to the Scottish League One. He joined Falkirk for the rest of the season, helping them to a 6th place finish. Moving to a different country and a different style of football is a great learning curve.
• Gateshead (September 2022): Next up was a spell closer to home. He joined Gateshead and made his debut in a thumping 4-1 win over Maidstone United. He played six games before returning to Hull in January.
• Solihull Moors (February 2023): Just a month after coming back from Gateshead, he was out on loan again, this time at Solihull Moors. He initially signed for a month, but the club extended it for another month - a really good sign that they liked what they saw. He made nine appearances as Solihull finished 15th that season.

This series of moves shows a player who isn't afraid to travel and get stuck in wherever he goes. From Scotland to the National League, he's been building up a bank of experience against all sorts of different teams and players.

A season in Ireland and the next chapter

The most recent, and perhaps most important, part of his football education came in February 2024. The defender signed on loan for Bohemians, a team in the League of Ireland Premier Division. This wasn't just a short-term thing. His loan was initially until the end of June but was then extended right through to the end of their season in November. This meant he got a full season of first-team football under his belt.

And he didn't just make up the numbers. Jevon Mills made 26 appearances for Bohemians and even scored a goal as the team finished in 8th place. Playing that many games in a row is exactly what a young centre-back needs. It builds fitness, confidence, and a real understanding of the game. At the end of last season, his time with Hull came to an end, making him a free agent ready for a new challenge.

What this means for the shaymen

So, what are FC Halifax Town getting? Well, they're getting a young, hungry centre-back who already has a massive amount of experience. He's played in the Championship, played international football, and proven himself in three different leagues across the UK and Ireland. He's not an untried kid from an academy; he's a player who has been out there in the real world of competitive football, learning his craft the hard way.

The fact he's had so many different loan spells at clubs like Falkirk, Gateshead, and Bohemians shows he's adaptable. He's ready to come into the squad and fight for his place. After being released by Hull City, he'll be determined to find a permanent home and show everyone what he can do. For the Shaymen, signing a defender with this kind of background is a fantastic piece of business. It looks like the defence just got a whole lot stronger.