Albert John Milkins was an English professional footballer whose career ran from the start of the 1960s to the end of the 1970s. Born in Romford on 3 January 1944, Milkins won one England Youth cap whilst with his first club Portsmouth, to whom he was to give 15 years of service. He made his debut for the first team in their final match in the English First Division, although he was to wait a further two years for his next appearance. In all Milkins was to make over 300 appearances for Portsmouth and was to prove such a popular player that in 1970 he was awarded the inaugural Player of the Year trophy. The following year he was awarded a testimonial against local rivals Southampton which resulted in a 0–7 defeat. In the 1974 close season he was sold to Oxford United for whom he played spo