RIP Alan Miller

[keepthefaith70]

I would say the best I have seen in my lifetime (51 years) to grace the goalkeeper’s position and that takes into account he was only on loan to us for such a short time. He was outstanding in all aspects - consistency, great saves, communication and control with his defence.


Looks like a great man as well, brilliant you tube clip of him singing Frank Sinatra.

 

[ghost of hughie reed]

Here's the highlights of the Argyle Everton match from 1989 which includes that save from McCall.

Just one of many saves from this brilliant keeper in his loan period.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=aCSzqZbYw40&feature=share

Cracking clip...only 6,500 views ? Proper Argyle strip.
RIP Alan Miller

 

[rsp4]

Loved watching that again. The old HP, players who wanted to play, real tackles and a pitch that looked more like a ploughed field.
Ah the good old days :funny:

Thanks for posting I really enjoyed that 10 minutes or so. I was in the Demport for that game. We were rammed in but it was brilliant.

 

[Railway sleeper]

Very sad news this.RIP.

I remember reading an article when Alan signed on loan for Argyle ( then a championship side). The reporter suggested to Ken Brown that it was a bit of a risk signing an untried 18 year old- the answer from Ken was something like: “ no it’s no risk at all- I’ve seen Alan play”- and so it proved. For him to come in to a championship side and play the way he did at that age- remarkable.

I remember he had a nickname at Arsenal- “Inspector Gadget”- because of his unfeasible/ unbelievable stops and saves.

I was lucky to see Alan at the start of a very good career- great keeper, and also a great man.

 

[Quintrell Green]

I was in the Barn Park End with a mate who was brought up in Liverpool but was a Reds supporter. The strange thing was that we did not appear to be surrounded by away Everton supporters. It was certainly a lovely afternoon for football. I did not see the handball for the penalty and was very surprised when it was given. The replay at Goodison was where Sharp very badly fouled Summerfield causing an horrendous injury and was not sent off. Alan Miller's flying save in the second half was a great highlight..

 

[Melbourne Mark]

Very, very sad news. RIP Alan and condolences to the Miller family.

Taken way too young.

A very talented keeper who played with a maturity beyond his years when on loan with us as an 18 year old.

 

[Winslow]

Just to echo the comments made by Peter Jones (and no doubt others) that the the Andy Ritchie save was out of this world.
Indeed it was. After all these decades it still sticks in my mind
Thanks for the memory Alan. It was a privilege to see you play
RIP

 

[Biggs]

Interesting to see two England Schools jersies worn by Alan in the 80s, on sale on Classic Football Shirts.

1984-85 England Schools' Match Issue GK Shirt #1 (Miller)

Condition of shirt - ExcellentSize - MediumCondition details - Pristine material look and feel, collar and label are greatMade by - Bukta Player - Arsenal rookie goalkeeper Alan Miller #1Player issue features - Correct player size cloth print professionally machine stitched, fully embroidered...

www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk

1985-86 England Schools' Match Issue GK Shirt #16 (Miller)

1985-86 England Schools' Match Issue GK Shirt #16 (Miller)

www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk

25% off all products until tomorrow (the reason I was looking) if anyone is interested.