John Miller (footballer, born 1870)
John Miller (1870 in Dumbarton – 1933 in Glasgow) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers, Derby County and The Wednesday.[1][5]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Miller[1] | ||
| Date of birth | c. 1870[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Dumbarton, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 1933 (aged 62–63) | ||
| Place of death | Glasgow, Scotland[2] | ||
| Playing position(s) | Centre Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1890–1892 | Dumbarton[3][2] | 21 | (15) |
| 1892–1893 | Liverpool[4] | ||
| 1893–1894 | The Wednesday | 13 | (8) |
| 1894 | Airdrieonians | ||
| 1894–1895 | Clyde | 17 | (12) |
| 1895–1897 | Derby County | 62 | (20) |
| 1897–1898 | Bolton Wanderers | 8 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1892 | Scottish League XI | 1 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Miller began his career with his local club Dumbarton. Thereafter he joined Liverpool in their first season, and scored 24 goals in 25 games in the Lancashire League in 1892–93, which proved to be his only season at Anfield. He went on to play in the Football League for Sheffield Wednesday, where he scored seven times in thirteen appearances before returning to Scotland to join Airdrieonians,[6] soon joining Clyde,[7] Derby County[8] and finally Bolton Wanderers.[1]
Honours
- Dumbarton[9]
- Scottish Football League: Champions 1890–91; 1891–92
- Dumbartonshire Cup: Winners 1891–92
- League Charity Cup: Winners 1890–91
References
- John Miller at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- "John Miller - Player Statistics (The Sons Archive - Dumbarton Football Club History)". www.sonsarchive.com. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
- McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
- "John Miller". LFC History. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- Emms, Steve; Wells, Richard (2007). Scottish League Players' Records Division One 1890/91 to 1938/39. Beeston, Nottingham: Tony Brown. ISBN 978-1-899468-66-9.
- John (4) Miller : Record vs Heart of Midlothian, London Hearts Supporters Club
- John Miller, 11v11.com
- Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
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