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. Later, he played for teams like Sheffield United and Coventry City. He also spent time on loan at other clubs, including Witton Albion and Shrewsbury Town. After leaving Coventry, he joined Morecambe and then Carlisle United. He returned to Crewe Alexandra twice and also played for Bolton Wanderers and Nantwich Town.
Shaun Miller's Life and Family
Shaun Miller was born in Alsager, a town in Cheshire, England. He is a dad 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, joined the family in December 2019.
Shaun Miller's Football Journey
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. Shaun made his first appearance for the senior team in November 2006 in an FA Cup match.
He played his first league game in March 2007. Soon after, he scored his first professional goal in a game against Blackpool. In his second season, he made 17 appearances and scored one goal. The next season, he played 40 times and scored 7 goals for Crewe.
During the 2010–11 season, Shaun had a fantastic year. He scored two goals in a big 7–0 win against Barnet. He ended that season with an impressive 19 goals. His strong performance continued into the 2011–12 season. He scored two goals in a 3–1 win over Oxford United.
Time at 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. He netted twice in a 4–1 victory in the Football League Trophy. In December 2012, he scored two goals in the final minutes of an FA Cup game, helping his team win 2–1. He scored again on Boxing Day 2012. However, he got a knee injury in that game, which kept him out of action for about nine months.
He returned to play in October 2013. In February 2014, Shaun scored an important 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 scored a winning goal in injury time during his very first game for them. He scored three goals in eight games before returning to Sheffield United. In May, it was announced that he would leave Sheffield United.
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.
Move to Morecambe
In August 2015, Shaun joined Morecambe, a team in League Two. He signed a one-year contract with them.
Joining Carlisle United
Shaun Miller moved to Carlisle United in June 2016. He signed a two-year contract with the club. He scored his first goal for Carlisle in an EFL Cup win in August 2016. In October 2017, Shaun was involved in a new rule about 'simulated dives' and had to miss two games.
Return to Crewe Alexandra
In January 2018, Shaun rejoined Crewe Alexandra on a loan deal. He scored six goals in 15 games during this time. In May 2018, he signed a new two-year contract to officially return to Crewe. He scored his first goal back at Crewe in October 2018.
Loan back to Morecambe
In July 2019, Shaun went back to Morecambe on a loan for the whole season. He left Crewe for good in June 2020.
Time at Bolton Wanderers
Shaun Miller signed with Bolton Wanderers in September 2020. He made his debut for them later that same day. He scored his first goal for Bolton three days later in an EFL Trophy match. His first league goal for Bolton was also his 100th career goal. He scored the winning goal in a 1–0 game against Southend United in February 2021. Bolton announced he would leave the club in May 2021.
Playing for Nantwich Town
In August 2021, Shaun signed with Nantwich Town, a team in the Northern Premier League. He scored a goal in his very first game for the club. He left Nantwich Town in December 2022.
Current Club: Kidsgrove Athletic
Shaun Miller joined Kidsgrove Athletic in January 2023. This team plays in the Northern Premier League Division One West.
Career Statistics
Here is a summary of Shaun Miller's appearances and goals for the different clubs he has played for throughout his career.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Crewe Alexandra | 2006–07 | League One | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| 2007–08 | League One | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2008–09 | League One | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 7 | |
| 2009–10 | League Two | 33 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 7 | |
| 2010–11 | League Two | 42 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 19 | |
| 2011–12 | League Two | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 6 | |
| Total | 163 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 179 | 43 | ||
| Witton Albion (loan) | 2006–07 | Northern Premier League | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Sheffield United | 2012–13 | League One | 15 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 8 |
| 2013–14 | League One | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | |
| Total | 28 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 35 | 9 | ||
| Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 2013–14 | League One | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | |||
| Coventry City | 2014–15 | League One | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| Crawley Town (loan) | 2014–15 | League One | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | |||
| York City (loan) | 2014–15 | League Two | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | |||
| Morecambe | 2015–16 | League Two | 37 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 43 | 16 |
| Carlisle United | 2016–17 | League Two | 30 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 8 |
| 2017–18 | League Two | 23 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 6 | |
| Total | 53 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 71 | 14 | ||
| Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 2017–18 | League Two | 15 | 6 | — | — | — | 15 | 6 | |||
| Crewe Alexandra | 2018–19 | League Two | 29 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 3 |
| Total | 29 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 3 | ||
| Morecambe (loan) | 2019–20 | League Two | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 2020–21 | League Two | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 4 |
| Nantwich Town | 2021–22 | Northern Premier League | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | 27 | 5 | |
| 2022–23 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |||
| Total | 36 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 5 | ||
| Kidsgrove Athletic | 2022–23 | NPL Division One West | 10 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 443 | 88 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 29 | 8 | 508 | 108 | ||
