Curle: 'Leader' Mills will bring creativity and balance to Cobblers

Keith Curle says new signing Joseph Mills will provide the Cobblers with leadership and creativity after swooping for the Forest Green Rovers captain this afternoon.

The 30-year-old wing-back turned down a new deal at Rovers to sign for the Cobblers, penning a two-year contract at the PTS.

Mills' previous clubs also include Southampton, Reading and Burnley, and he's a player that Curle has has been chasing for a while with Cobblers fending off interest from several clubs for is signature.

"Joseph adds an excellent balance to us and gives us real depth in the wide positions," said Curle.

"He has a lot of experience and is a typical wing-back, he is very good defensively but he loves to get forward too.

"He understands what we require from our wing-backs, he will fit in well with the way we play and he produces quality in wide areas.

"Joseph is a very fit lad who plays with a lot of energy and, going forward, is someone who thrives on delivering balls in to the area and creating opportunities for the front players.

"He is a leader, he captained his former club and he is a character who will fit in well in the dressing room.

"We are really pleased to sign Joseph who had attracted a lot of interest from other clubs, and our work to strengthen the squad remains ongoing."