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University student Miller happy to put the miles in to play for Clachnacuddin


By Will Clark

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Eachainn Miller says he is prepared to go the distance to be a success at Clachnacuddin.

The attacking midfielder, who signed for the Lilywhites in the summer, is in his final year as a journalism student at the University of Stirling.

Clachnacuddin midfielder Eachainn Miller faces a six-hour round trip every match-day to play for the Lilywhites.
Clachnacuddin midfielder Eachainn Miller faces a six-hour round trip every match-day to play for the Lilywhites.

He faces a minimum of an almost 300-mile round trip each match day to play in the Highland League with the Merkinch outfit.

Despite facing a three-hour journey to Grant Street Park for each home game, Miller (21) is happy to clock up the miles to play football.

“The travelling is what it is,” he said.

“But when you are enjoying your football, distance doesn’t matter.

“Clachnacuddin are also supporting me with travel which is a big help.”

Originally from Carloway in Lewis, Miller also works part-time as a barman to support his studies.

He signed up at Clachnacuddin after playing for the University of Stirling for the last three seasons in the Lowland League.

Miller was approached by Clach assistant manager Darren Jarvie, who was his manager back when he played for North of Scotland Schools.

He was involved in the Ross County youth set-up until he was 17.

Miller then won a university scholarship, but feeling inhibited by playing a defensive role at Stirling, Miller says he is enjoying the attacking freedom at Clachnacuddin.

“I was looking for a breath of fresh air and that is what I am getting at Clachnacuddin,” Miller said.

“I am enjoying having the chance to play further forward.

“At Stirling, I felt that I wasn’t always playing in my best position and it was taking its toll on me, but I’ve started to enjoy my football again here.

“It is good to play somewhere where people have confidence in you.

“I feel I have been given a freedom I haven’t been given elsewhere.

“I feel I play better when I am able to get forward.”


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