Alan Miller, former Arsenal and West Brom goalkeeper, dies aged 51

The former West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough goalkeeper Alan Miller has died aged 51. Miller, who began his career at Arsenal, made 103 appearances for West Brom and 64 for Boro, helping the Teesside club to promotion to the Premier League in 1995.

Miller also had a spell at Blackburn, and loans at several other clubs including Birmingham and St Johnstone, before retiring from the game in 2003 because of a back injury.

Middlesbrough said on their website: “Alan sadly passed away at the age of 51 and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.” Robbie Mustoe, a former midfielder at the club, tweeted: “Awful news. So very very sad. What a super human, a great fun-loving man. Brilliant GK for Boro & one of the big personalities in our dressing room.”

Lee Dixon, another former teammate of Miller’s, this time at Arsenal, wrote on Twitter: “Devastated to hear the news that our team mate Alan Miller has passed away. He was one of life’s good guys. What a man. Heart of gold. RIP my friend.”