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Sunday, February 11, 2018

Liam Miller Passes Away

Manchester United is extremely saddened to learn of the tragic death of our former midfielder Liam Miller. We extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones at this difficult time.

Born in Cork, Ireland on 13 February 1981, Liam joined United for the start of the 2004/05 season. He had spent the previous seven years at Celtic, initially as a youth-team player before turning professional.

Alongside fellow new signing Alan Smith, the Irishman was presented to the media by Sir Alex Ferguson on 20 July 2004 and he made his debut a month later when coming on as a substitute in a UEFA Champions League qualifying match away to Dinamo Bucharest.

That was the first of Miller's 22 senior appearances for the Reds across four competitions. His two United goals both came in the League Cup, away to Crewe Alexandra in his first season and then at home to Barnet in 2005/06.

The Republic of Ireland international spent the majority of the latter campaign on loan to Leeds United before leaving the Reds in August 2006 and signing a three-year deal with Sunderland, then managed by Roy Keane.

Miller went on to ply his trade with Queens Park Rangers, Hibernian and several clubs in Australia, which led to him facing United in a pre-season tour match in Sydney in July 2013 after being selected for the A-League All-Stars team.

After a spell with his hometown club Cork City in 2015, he played for Wilmington Hammerheads in North Carolina, USA in 2016. In November 2017, it was announced that Liam was receiving treatment for cancer.

In memory of Liam, Manchester United players will wear black armbands during Sunday's Premier League match against Newcastle United at St James' Park.

TRIBUTES FROM LIAM'S UNITED COLLEAGUES

Sir Alex Ferguson: I am very sad to hear that Liam has died. On behalf of all my staff who worked with him, we send our deepest sympathy to his family.

Michael Carrick: Terribly sad to hear the news of Liam Miller passing away. Liam was at Utd when I first signed. Same age as me. So very sad. Thoughts and prayers with his friends and family.

Rio Ferdinand: Waking up to the news that my old @ManUtd team-mate Liam Miller has passed away. Such tragic news... my thoughts go out to his family.

Brian McClair: At Utd, Liam Miller, was a quiet, unassuming, humble lad who loved playing and training always striving to give his all every day. A model pro. Condolences to his family & friends.

Gary Neville: Terrible news. RIP.

Wayne Rooney: Gutted to hear the sad news about Liam Miller. Thoughts are with his family and friends.

Louis Saha: Devastating news about Liam Miller. He always had a nice smile on his face. All my prayers go to his family and friends. Rest In Peace.

Mikael Silvestre: Thoughts and prayers with Liam’s family and friends today. #gonetoosoon #RIPLiam #mufcfamily.

Credit: Manutd.com

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