Shaun Miller facts for kids
Miller playing for Coventry City in 2014
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Shaun Robert Miller | ||
| Date of birth | 25 September 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Alsager, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Kidsgrove Athletic | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2006 | Crewe Alexandra | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2012 | Crewe Alexandra | 163 | (39) |
| 2006–2007 | → Witton Albion (loan) | 3 | (1) |
| 2012–2014 | Sheffield United | 28 | (4) |
| 2014 | → Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 8 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | Coventry City | 12 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | → Crawley Town (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2015 | → York City (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Morecambe | 37 | (15) |
| 2016–2018 | Carlisle United | 53 | (7) |
| 2018 | → Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 15 | (6) |
| 2018–2020 | Crewe Alexandra | 29 | (3) |
| 2019–2020 | → Morecambe (loan) | 18 | (2) |
| 2020–2021 | Bolton Wanderers | 20 | (3) |
| 2021–2022 | Nantwich Town | 36 | (4) |
| 2023– | Kidsgrove Athletic | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:22, 14 August 2023 (UTC) | |||
Shaun Robert Miller (born 25 September 1987) is an English professional footballer. He plays as a striker for Kidsgrove Athletic.
Shaun started his football journey at Crewe Alexandra. He later played for several other clubs, including Sheffield United and Coventry City. He also spent time on loan at different teams like Witton Albion and Shrewsbury Town. After leaving Coventry, he joined Morecambe and then Carlisle United. He returned to Crewe Alexandra twice, once on loan and then permanently. Shaun also played for Bolton Wanderers and Nantwich Town before joining Kidsgrove Athletic.
Shaun Miller's Early Life and Family
Shaun Miller was born in Alsager, a town in Cheshire, England. He is a father to three sons. His first son, Zac, was born in January 2014. His second son, Luca, was born in April 2016. His third son, Jude, was born in December 2019.
Shaun Miller's Football Career
Starting at Crewe Alexandra
Shaun Miller began his football career in the youth system at Crewe Alexandra. He signed his first professional contract with the club in July 2006. His first game for the senior team was in November 2006 in an FA Cup match. He made his league debut in March 2007. Shaun scored his first professional goal in his very first start for the team.
During his time at Crewe, Shaun played many games. In the 2008–09 season, he played 40 times and scored 7 goals. He continued to score important goals for the team. In the 2010–11 season, he had a fantastic year, scoring 19 goals. This included two goals in a big 7–0 win against Barnet. He also scored twice in an 8–1 victory over Cheltenham Town.
Moving to Sheffield United
In July 2012, Shaun Miller joined Sheffield United. He signed a two-year contract with the club. He played his first game for them in August 2012 in a League Cup match. A week later, he made his league debut.
Shaun scored his first goals for Sheffield United in October 2012, scoring twice in a cup game. In December 2012, he scored two goals in the final minutes of an FA Cup match, helping his team win 2–1. Soon after, he suffered a serious knee injury that kept him out of the game for about nine months. He returned to play in October 2013. In February 2014, Shaun scored a winning goal in extra time against Premier League team Fulham in an FA Cup replay.
Loan to Shrewsbury Town
In March 2014, Shaun went on loan to Shrewsbury Town. He made an immediate impact, scoring a winning goal in his first game as a substitute. He scored three goals in eight games before returning to Sheffield United. In May, it was announced that his contract with Sheffield United would not be extended.
Playing for Coventry City
Shaun Miller signed a one-year contract with League One club Coventry City in July 2014. He scored two goals early in the season. Both goals came when he entered the game as a substitute. One was in a League Cup match against Cardiff City, and the other was in a league game against Bristol City.
Time at Morecambe and Carlisle United
In August 2015, Shaun joined Morecambe, a club in League Two. He signed a one-year contract there. After one season, in June 2016, Shaun moved to Carlisle United, another League Two team. He signed a two-year contract with Carlisle. He scored his first goal for Carlisle in a League Cup win in August 2016.
Returning to Crewe Alexandra (Again!)
In January 2018, Shaun Miller went back to Crewe Alexandra on a loan deal. He scored six goals in 15 games during this loan period. In May 2018, he signed a new two-year contract to officially rejoin Crewe. He scored his first goal in this new spell in October 2018. However, he didn't play as much as he hoped, and in May 2019, he asked to be put on the transfer list.
Loan to Morecambe (Again!)
In July 2019, Shaun returned to Morecambe for a season-long loan from Crewe. His contract with Crewe ended in June 2020.
Joining Bolton Wanderers
In September 2020, Shaun Miller signed a one-year contract with Bolton Wanderers. He made his debut for Bolton later that same day as a substitute. He scored his first goal for Bolton three days later in a cup game. His first league goal for Bolton, which was also his 100th career goal, came in February 2021. He scored the winning goal in a 1–0 victory. Bolton announced that he would leave the club in May 2021.
Playing for Nantwich Town
On 7 August 2021, Shaun Miller joined Nantwich Town, a team in the Northern Premier League. He scored a goal in his very first game for the club, helping them win 3–2. He left Nantwich Town in December 2022.
Current Club: Kidsgrove Athletic
In January 2023, Shaun Miller signed with Kidsgrove Athletic. This team plays in the Northern Premier League Division One West.
Images for kids
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Miller playing for Coventry City in 2014
