Scott Miller (football manager)
Quick Facts
Biography
Scott Miller (born September 27, 1981) is an Australian association football coach. Appointed by the governing body for the sport of football (soccer) in Australia, Football Federation Australia (FFA) in June 2015, He had previously served as the manager of A-League club Newcastle Jets.
Playing career
Writing in the Australian Times in 2013, Miller spoke of his playing career, "Having played professional football in Australia, I wanted to work at the highest level in football, which for me has always been the Premier League."
Coaching career
In 2006, Miller moved to England to further his coaching ambitions. He joined Fulham F.C. as a fitness coach. He was later appointed assistant technical coach.
When Ange Postecoglou was appointed head coach of Australia in late 2013, he took on a short-term role as a assistant coach.
After nine seasons with Fulham Football club, in June 2015, Miller was released by Fulham to pursue other opportunities.
Soon after leaving Fulham, he was linked to the Newcastle Jets head coach role. It was confirmed that he had penned a two-year deal with the club on 18 June. The appointment of Miller made him the youngest head manager in the decade-long history of the A-League at just 33 years of age.
Miller possess a UEFA A-Licence, and also holds university degrees in sports science and psychology. Miller is currently undertaking his AFC/FFA professional Diploma Licence.
On November 30 2016, Miller joined Danish club AaB Fodbold as an assistant coach, on a two year contract.
Coaching record
- As of 7 September 2016
Team | From | To | Record | ||||||||
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M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | Ref. | |||
Newcastle Jets | 18 June 2015 | 7 September 2016 | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 31 | 41 | −10 | 27.59 |