HUNGRY MILLER SAVOURS GOAL ON BIG DAY
CARLISLE full-back Gary Miller certainly understands the need to stand back and appreciate a screamer on the rare occasion that they fly in.
The 31-year-old netted only his sixth career goal in the Cumbrians’ 2-1 defeat to Crewe on Tuesday when he struck a low drive into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.
And while the day ended in defeat for Miller and co, a goal to mark his milestone 350th professional appearance provided something of a consolation.
“It is nice – simply because they don’t come for me too often,” he said.
“I had a good view of it after I hit it and it went right into the corner. I checked my shoulder and I saw I had space, so I knew I could take a touch and have a go.
“I’d been reminded before the game that it was my 350th appearance, so to cap it off with a goal makes it quite memorable.”
And Miller took a moment to reflect on what is a landmark achievement for any pro.
But the Glasgow native certainly isn’t done just yet, his performance at wing-back against Crewe testament to that fact – but it’s a role that Miller won’t relish returning to any time soon.
“At times, it feels like it’s all flown by,” said the experienced Carlisle man.
“Sometimes, during a season, it can feel like it’s a bit tough but when you get to the end of the year, you do find yourself wondering where it’s gone.
“You just want to keep playing, so all you can do is your best and try to keep going.
“I ended up panting a bit. I don’t mind admitting that, because that’s a role where you have to cover a lot of ground.
“It’s not the easiest position at the best of times, and definitely not when you’re down to ten men.”