 Mills' team eventually finished in 16th place in a season of consolidation; this represented the second highest league placing in the club's history.He made the last appearance of his career aged 48 after starting Tamworth's 4–3 home defeat to Ebbsfleet United on 24 April 2010, before substituting himself for Des Lyttle in the 55th minute.This was his third appearance of the season.