MILLER HAS NEW HUNGER TO FIND SUCCESS
A CHANGE in diet is the simple explanation for Tom Miller’s rapid start to the new campaign, and the Carlisle United defender insists there is plenty more to come.
The 27-year-old scored a goal or registered an assist in each of Carlisle’s first four games this season, pushing them into the play-off places ahead of yesterday’s game at Lincoln.
His displays in front of goal may have caught the eye but Miller has been a calm presence in the back four – and more rest, less play, is the secret.
“It might sound like a small thing but changing my diet has made me feel a lot better,” he said.
“I’m living on a vegan diet now, which means I’ve cut out the meat and dairy and all that stuff, and I do feel great from that.
“I’ve lost a little bit of weight but my muscle mass has improved, and that obviously helps with strength, presence and mobility, and things like that.
“I’ve stopped going out all the time. In the past, when I was away from the pitch, as soon as I got bored at home I’d go out for a walk or go shopping, or find something to do to pass the time.
“I was ignoring the fact that I needed to rest."
Last season’s play-off defeat to Exeter was the catalyst for change and Miller has one goal in mind this season.
“I want to give everything I can to this side to push for it this time,” he said.
“I’m looking to improving my concentration levels off the field as well as on the field.
“It’s a long season, and you do go through ups and downs, but I’m doing what I can to make sure I have more ups than downs.”