33 Facts About Ricky Miller

Ricky Howard Miller was born on 13 March 1989 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Ricky Miller went on to have brief spells with Cottesmore Amateurs, Bourne Town, Rothwell Town, Corby Town, Hitchin Town, Fleet Town, Spalding United, Boston United, Cambridge City, Aylesbury, Wealdstone, Hemel Hempstead Town, St Ives Town and Arlesey Town.

Ricky Miller signed with Luton Town in June 2014, entering the Football League at the age of 25.

Ricky Miller returned to the Football League after signing a three-year contract with Peterborough United in May 2017.

Ricky Miller joined Mansfield Town on loan in January 2018 and was sold on to Port Vale in June 2018.

Ricky Miller left Vale 12 months into his two-year deal after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.

Ricky Miller later played for Grantham Town and Risborough Rangers before embarking on a fifth spell with Stamford.

Ricky Miller later joined the Woking youth system, before signing for Stamford in September 2006.

Ricky Miller won a contract with former club Corby Town in August 2012, after scoring six goals during a pre-season trial.

Ricky Miller was named as the Conference North Player of the Year and was named in the Team of the Year.

On 25 June 2014, Ricky Miller signed a one-year contract with League Two club Luton Town on a free transfer from Boston.

On 30 June 2015, Ricky Miller joined Dover Athletic permanently on a two-year contract, following his release by Luton.

On 3 May 2017, Ricky Miller signed for League One club Peterborough United on a three-year contract.

However, shortly before his contract was due to begin, Ricky Miller was handed a six-match ban by The Football Association for a 'biting incident' relating to his time at Dover Athletic.

Ricky Miller issued a statement to provide some context for the ban via the Peterborough United website, stating he was being "held in a headlock" and resorted to biting as he was "unable to breathe".

Ricky Miller was transfer-listed after failing to score in his first 13 matches, and MacAnthony said Miller was "driving me mad" after turning down moves to five different clubs in favour of a move to a club closer to his home that did not meet Peterborough's valuation.

Ricky Miller scored one goal from eight substitute appearances, as Mansfield finished in eighth place in the table.

On 22 June 2018, Ricky Miller signed for League Two club Port Vale on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

However, he was dropped after failing to score in the rest of the month, though impressed coach Lee Nogan with his performances off the bench, who said Ricky Miller just needed to rebuild his confidence following the goal drought.

Ricky Miller ended the campaign with six goals in 22 starts and 13 substitute appearances.

On 1 January 2021, Ricky Miller signed for National League club Aldershot Town.

Ricky Miller stated that "I've got a point to prove" and "I feel fitter than I did at Dover and I've come a long way since then as well, so I'm hoping I can pick up where I left off".

On 4 December 2021, Ricky Miller joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Grantham Town, making his debut later that day as his new side drew with Mickleover Sports.

On 7 February 2023, Ricky Miller scored on his debut for Spartan South Midlands League side Risborough Rangers.

On 31 July 2024, Ricky Miller announced his retirement from football following a serious knee injury that he had sustained representing a Dover Athletic legends team.

Ricky Miller is a goal-scoring striker with a high work rate, and has been compared to Kevin Phillips by former Luton manager John Still for his ability to capitalize on chances around the box.

Ricky Miller struggled with depression and alcoholism after his brother Michael, a firefighter, was killed in the line of duty.

Michael Ricky Miller died aged 26, on 2 February 2005, battling to save a woman trapped during the Harrow Court fire.

Ricky Miller was convicted of drunk driving in 2006 and again in 2009.

On 3 June 2015, Ricky Miller was charged with five offences in connection to the assault.

On 8 December 2015, Ricky Miller was found not guilty and cleared of the charges.

On 5 November 2017, Ricky Miller was arrested and later charged with assaulting a police officer, using threatening behaviour and failing to provide a specimen.

Ricky Miller has talked of his struggles suffering from Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the impact that this has had on his football career, and the lack of support offered by his former clubs.