Tom Miller (footballer, born 1990) explained

Tom Miller
Fullname:Thomas Patrick Miller[1]
Birth Date:1990 6, df=y
Birth Place:Ely, England
Position:Right back
Currentclub:Stalybridge Celtic
Youthyears1:2006–2008
Youthclubs1:Norwich City
Years1:2008–2010
Clubs1:Rangers
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2009–2010
Clubs2:Brechin City (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2010–2011
Clubs3:Dundalk
Caps3:33
Goals3:1
Years4:2011–2012
Caps4:37
Goals4:1
Years5:2012
Clubs5:Lincoln City (loan)
Caps5:8
Goals5:1
Years6:2012–2015
Clubs6:Lincoln City
Caps6:103
Goals6:10
Years7:2015–2018
Caps7:87
Goals7:7
Years8:2018–2019
Clubs8:Bury
Caps8:7
Goals8:0
Years9:2020
Clubs9:AFC Fylde
Caps9:3
Goals9:0
Years10:2020–2022
Clubs10:Radcliffe
Caps10:35
Goals10:0
Years11:2022–
Clubs11:Stalybridge Celtic
Caps11:0
Goals11:0
Club-Update:15:20, 3 May 2022 (UTC)

Thomas Patrick Miller (born 29 June 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Stalybridge Celtic.

He has formerly played for Dundalk, Newport County, Lincoln City, Carlisle United and Bury.

Career

Miller began his career as a youth player at Norwich City but the club's then manager Glenn Roeder did not offer him a professional deal at the end of his two-year scholarship.[2] Upon hearing the news, Miller spoke with the club's former assistant manager Jim Duffy who recommended him to Rangers. The Ibrox-based club scouted Miller in the Football League exit trials and were suitably impressed to sign him to a two-year professional contract.

Miller's progress at Rangers was hindered by a series of injuries as he damaged his cruciate ligament and broke bones in both of his feet.[3] In December 2009, he reunited with Jim Duffy, who signed him on a month's loan for Brechin City.[4] He debuted for the club as a substitute in their 1–0 defeat at Ayr United in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup on 18 January 2010[5] but this would prove to be his only appearance for Brechin as inclement weather meant it was their only game played during his loan period.

After a successful trial period, Miller agreed an initial one-year contract to join Dundalk in February 2010.[6] He spent the 2011–12 season with Conference Premier side Newport County making 37 league appearances where he most notably injured Bolton star Lee Chung-Yong in a pre-season friendly.[7] Miller then joined League rivals Lincoln City in 2012 and made over 100 appearances for the Imps before leaving the club in May 2015 and joining League Two side Carlisle United in June.[8] He made his Football League debut on 8 August 2015 in a 1–1 draw away at Mansfield Town.[9]

At the end of the 2017–18 season, Miller was released by Carlisle.[10] In July 2018, he joined Bury on a two-year contract.[11] He left Bury following their expulsion from League One.[12]

He joined AFC Fylde in February 2020, signing a contract until the end of the season.[13] On 1 October 2020, he then joined Radcliffe on a deal for the 2020-21 season.[14] In July 2022, Miller joined Stalybridge Celtic.[15]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brechin City (loan)2009–10Scottish Second Division0010000010
Dundalk2010League of Ireland Premier Division331000040371
Newport County2010–11Conference Premier1310000131
2011–122401030280
Lincoln City (loan)2011–12Conference Premier81000081
Lincoln City2012–13Conference Premier3816010451
2013–143854030455
2014–152743010314
Carlisle United2015–16League Two295203010355
2016–17410202061511
2017–18172201120223
Bury2018–19League Two70201050150
Career total275202307126133122

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2019 . English Football League . 13 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Rangers snap up former Canary youth . 17 April 2008 . The Pink'un . 14 August 2015 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304130402/http://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/rangers_snap_up_former_canary_youth_1_642914 . dead .
  3. Web site: From Ely to Carlisle United – Tom Miller's journey to the Football League . 13 August 2015 . Ely Standard . 14 August 2015 . 23 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923235930/http://www.elystandard.co.uk/sport/football/from_ely_to_carlisle_united_tom_miller_s_journey_to_the_football_league_1_4191811 . dead .
  4. Web site: Tom Miller signs in . 23 December 2009 . Brechin City F.C. . 14 August 2015.
  5. Web site: Ayr United 1 Brechin City 0 . 18 January 2010 . Brechin City F.C. . 14 August 2015.
  6. Web site: Tom Miller Completes Dundalk Move . Dundalk F.C. Official Website . 11 August 2015.
  7. Web site: Chung-Yong Injury Update . 19 July 2023 . 24 September 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110924053422/http://www.bwfc.co.uk/page/General/0%2C%2C1004~2406137%2C00.html . bot: unknown .
  8. Web site: Tom Miller: Carlisle United sign ex-Lincoln City defender . BBC Sport . 11 August 2015.
  9. Web site: Mansfield 1–1 Carlisle . BBC Sport . 11 August 2015.
  10. Web site: Carlisle United release eight players after missing out on League Two play-offs . 7 May 2018 . 9 May 2018 . BBC Sport.
  11. Web site: Bury sign defender Tom Miller and add goalkeeper Mathew Hudson on loan . 6 July 2018 . BBC . 5 September 2018.
  12. News: Colman . Jon . Interview: Former Carlisle Utd defender Tom Miller on being left in football limbo by Bury's demise . 26 October 2019 . 3 April 2020 . en.
  13. Web site: SIGNING - Versatile Defender Tom Miller Joins The Coasters . 7 February 2020 . AFC Fylde . 3 April 2020.
  14. https://www.radcliffefc.com/news/radcliffe-fc-make-double-swoop-2573810.html RADCLIFFE FC MAKE DOUBLE SWOOP
  15. Web site: Club News - Former Lincoln City and Carlisle United player Tom Miller joins Celtic. www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk. 29 July 2022. 30 July 2022.