Born in Kimberworth near Rotherham, he also had a spell for Kilnhurst Town as well as guesting for Birmingham, Rotherham County and Barnsley during World War I. Milton played youth football with Parkgate Christ Church,[1][3] and started his playing career, while working as a miner, with Kilnhurst Town.
[2] After a spell training with various clubs he wrote to United in March 1919, offering his services and hoping there would be 'no ill-will' if he returned.
[2] United agreed and Milton replaced pre-war full back Jack English, who had elected not to return to the club.
[2] When United signed Len Birks in October 1924 it looked like Milton's tenure was drawing to a close but he regained his place in the side and played in the Blades' winning 1925 FA Cup Final team.
[5] The following season was more difficult however, and a mixture of a long-standing ankle injury, his lack of pace and the introduction of the new offside rule meant that he only played twelve more times and was finally released in May 1927.