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Brian Miller - one of Burnley Football Club's greatest servants - died on Saturday morning, aged 70.
Miller, a one-club man who dedicated more than four decades to the Clarets, passed away peacefully at Burnley General Hospital following a short illness.
He was surrounded by his family.
Popular Burnley-born Miller was at the club through its highs and lows.
He managed the Clarets twice, and was in the hot-seat for that unforgettable victory over Orient in 1987, which preserved Burnley's Football League status.
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He was also a star player for the Clarets, and was part of the 1960 Championship-winning side.
In fact, he played in every league and cup game that season.
A year later, he was capped by England for the match against Austria.
Miller played a role in all four Championship sides.
In 1960, he was a player. In 1973, a coach. He was manager in 1982 and chief scout in 1992.
Brian's son David went on to play for Burnley, as did son-in law Derek Scott, and his sons Chris and Paul.
He will always be remembered as a great servant to Burnley Football Club.
11:40am Sunday 8th April 2007
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CommentPosted by: BRFC faN, blackburn on 12:41pm Sat 7 Apr 07
rip fella[bold]bold[/bold]
Posted by: David, Darwen on 1:02pm Sat 7 Apr 07
He will be sadly missed, he had built up a great team in the early 80's, only for it to fall apart after he left. Only returning to save the club for what surely would have been the end in 1987 & the Orient Game? Burnley fans have a lot to thank him for.
R I P
He will be sadly missed, he had built up a great team in the early 80's, only for it to fall apart after he left. Only returning to save the club for what surely would have been the end in 1987 & the Orient Game? Burnley fans have a lot to thank him for.
R I P
Posted by: Craig Parsons, Frome on 2:40pm Sat 7 Apr 07
My condolences go out to his family. I am sure all other Blackburn fans would do the same. RIP.
My condolences go out to his family. I am sure all other Blackburn fans would do the same. RIP.
Posted by: Andy, Burnley on 4:57pm Sat 7 Apr 07
It is with deep sadness that i learnt of the sad death of Brian this afternoon. He was a great servant to the club. Please pass on my deepest sympathies to his family. I hope that some fitting tribute can be made for him. Rest in peace brian
It is with deep sadness that i learnt of the sad death of Brian this afternoon. He was a great servant to the club. Please pass on my deepest sympathies to his family. I hope that some fitting tribute can be made for him. Rest in peace brian
Posted by: Simmo, Sutton in Craven on 6:16pm Sat 7 Apr 07
So soory to hear about the passing of this great man.Thoughts go to Mary and family.
R.I.P.Brian.
So soory to hear about the passing of this great man.Thoughts go to Mary and family.
R.I.P.Brian.
Posted by: burnley fan 4 lyf, burnley on 8:01pm Sat 7 Apr 07
RIP brian a tru claret! all my thoughtz go 2 his family @ dis tym
RIP brian a tru claret! all my thoughtz go 2 his family @ dis tym
Posted by: sean, holland on 8:18pm Sat 7 Apr 07
RIP A true Burnley legend & sadly missed by all.
RIP A true Burnley legend & sadly missed by all.
Posted by: AAP, Accrington on 10:06pm Sat 7 Apr 07
RIP Mr Burnley.
http://www.claretsmad.co.uk/news/loadsngl.asp?cid=ED95&id=104962
RIP Mr Burnley.
http://www.claretsmad.co.uk/news/loadsngl.asp?cid=ED95&id=104962
Posted by: Liam A.K.A Azza, Burnley on 11:17pm Sat 7 Apr 07
Well a Sad day in the History Of Burnley Football Club // Today we say goodbye to "Mr Burnley" A Turf Moor Legend ! Brian Miller ! Who will be Sadly missed by his freinds n family n all who knew him but more so The Burnley Fans Will Miss him dearly !! Well Thank You For All the good times a True Burnley Legend !! A True Claret ! R.I.P Brian Miller a.k.a "Mr Burnley"
Well a Sad day in the History Of Burnley Football Club // Today we say goodbye to "Mr Burnley" A Turf Moor Legend ! Brian Miller ! Who will be Sadly missed by his freinds n family n all who knew him but more so The Burnley Fans Will Miss him dearly !! Well Thank You For All the good times a True Burnley Legend !! A True Claret ! R.I.P Brian Miller a.k.a "Mr Burnley"
Posted by: David Miles, Wilmington NC USA on 1:12am Sun 8 Apr 07
Sad and Shocked to read of the passing of Brian Miller.A joy to watch each week during the 50's and 60's and in later years to follow his achievement's from afar.A true Claret and Blue giant in every aspect of the game,who will never be forgotten.Sincere condolences to Mrs Miller and family.
Sad and Shocked to read of the passing of Brian Miller.A joy to watch each week during the 50's and 60's and in later years to follow his achievement's from afar.A true Claret and Blue giant in every aspect of the game,who will never be forgotten.Sincere condolences to Mrs Miller and family.
Posted by: Tom on 4:27pm Sun 8 Apr 07
good old Brain Miller. My dad built a house for him many years ago
good old Brain Miller. My dad built a house for him many years ago
Posted by: Mel Britton on 4:27pm Sun 8 Apr 07
remember Brian Miller with great respect from the first ever games I watched with school pals at Turf Moor in the late fifties. He was a great player and I was very sad to hear of his death. My thoughts and prayers are for his family. I am very glad I saw him play in that fine team and appreciate what he has done for Burnley FC.
remember Brian Miller with great respect from the first ever games I watched with school pals at Turf Moor in the late fifties. He was a great player and I was very sad to hear of his death. My thoughts and prayers are for his family. I am very glad I saw him play in that fine team and appreciate what he has done for Burnley FC.
Posted by: Martin B, Radcliffe on 6:12pm Sun 8 Apr 07
A sad day for all Burnley fans everywhere.sincere condolances to Brians family..RIP MR. BURNLEY..[bold]A CLARET TO THE END[/bold]
A sad day for all Burnley fans everywhere.sincere condolances to Brians family..RIP MR. BURNLEY..
A CLARET TO THE END Posted by: derek stackhouse, south wales on 7:38pm Sun 8 Apr 07
A great loss.What a wonderful role model,loyal,honest and a true gentleman.Condolences to Mrs.Miller from all of us Clarets exiled here
A great loss.What a wonderful role model,loyal,honest and a true gentleman.Condolences to Mrs.Miller from all of us Clarets exiled here
Posted by: Malcolm Weinberg, nelson on 1:55am Mon 9 Apr 07
It is with great sadness that I have just learned of the passing of Brian Miller. During the late 50s and early 60s, I along with my mates saw Brian many times 'down the Turf', and around the country too, he was a superb player and could turn a game with one pass of the ball. He was one of the greats, a kingpin in the middle of the park and should certainly have had more than the one England cap he got. He will be sadly missed and my sincere condolences go out to his wife and family
It is with great sadness that I have just learned of the passing of Brian Miller. During the late 50s and early 60s, I along with my mates saw Brian many times 'down the Turf', and around the country too, he was a superb player and could turn a game with one pass of the ball. He was one of the greats, a kingpin in the middle of the park and should certainly have had more than the one England cap he got. He will be sadly missed and my sincere condolences go out to his wife and family
Posted by: JOhn, blackburn on 2:40am Mon 9 Apr 07
Rivalry’s do not matter in times like this..
rip..
Rivalry’s do not matter in times like this..
rip..
Posted by: ian miller, rugby on 7:56am Mon 9 Apr 07
one claret legend who will never be forgot condolences to the family
one claret legend who will never be forgot condolences to the family
Posted by: simon brown, Burnley on 8:34am Mon 9 Apr 07
Brian Miller was claret&blue through and through.A sad for BFC when he passed away.RIP
Brian Miller was claret&blue through and through.A sad for BFC when he passed away.RIP
Posted by: Steve Ashley, Mytholmroyd, West Yorks. on 9:26am Mon 9 Apr 07
Brian shall always be remembered, a fine player and a true gentleman.
R.I.P.
Brian shall always be remembered, a fine player and a true gentleman.
R.I.P.
Posted by: jeff, burnley on 12:33pm Mon 9 Apr 07
I cant be at the game today due to work commiments but I'd like to pay my respects to a god man
I cant be at the game today due to work commiments but I'd like to pay my respects to a god man
Posted by: Steve, stafford on 2:34pm Mon 9 Apr 07
he's up there as one of our all time greats, perhaps if we have a new stand at Turf Moor in the future we can name it after Brian. I think that would be a nice tribute
he's up there as one of our all time greats, perhaps if we have a new stand at Turf Moor in the future we can name it after Brian. I think that would be a nice tribute
Posted by: Jim Singleton, California on 4:20pm Mon 9 Apr 07
So sorry to learn of Brian's passing. Our prayers go out to Mary and all his family. I remember with great pride playing alongside Brian at St Mary's College, a little and large pairing, and watching him play with such flair at Turf Moor. He is part of a long lost breed, a great footballer and a true gentleman
So sorry to learn of Brian's passing. Our prayers go out to Mary and all his family. I remember with great pride playing alongside Brian at St Mary's College, a little and large pairing, and watching him play with such flair at Turf Moor. He is part of a long lost breed, a great footballer and a true gentleman
Posted by: paul roberts, burnley on 5:04pm Mon 9 Apr 07
so sorry to hear of the death of brian miller.a true clarets LEGEND.will be sadly missed.my condolences to all his family and freinds
so sorry to hear of the death of brian miller.a true clarets LEGEND.will be sadly missed.my condolences to all his family and freinds
Posted by: Leon ONeill, South Manchester on 5:16pm Mon 9 Apr 07
A true Claret Legend and absolute Gentlemen - I looked in awe of him every time I visited his shop and I thank him for a great day at Wembley. Will be sorely missed
A true Claret Legend and absolute Gentlemen - I looked in awe of him every time I visited his shop and I thank him for a great day at Wembley. Will be sorely missed
Posted by: JEREMY MELIA, littleborough on 5:26pm Mon 9 Apr 07
hugely respected player/ manager for the clarets.. if it wasn't for you Brian we could have been a non league club! the orient game for me was one of the most emotional and memorable moments in my life.
god bless and rest in peace.
sincere condolences to the Miller's
hugely respected player/ manager for the clarets.. if it wasn't for you Brian we could have been a non league club! the orient game for me was one of the most emotional and memorable moments in my life.
god bless and rest in peace.
sincere condolences to the Miller's
Posted by: ray waring, darwen on 5:27pm Mon 9 Apr 07
My respects to Brian's family he was the ultimate claret and his love for Burnley is known throughout the area -many many thanks Mr. Burnley remembered forever.
My respects to Brian's family he was the ultimate claret and his love for Burnley is known throughout the area -many many thanks Mr. Burnley remembered forever.
Posted by: Heather L. Riley, Fullege, Burnley on 6:06pm Mon 9 Apr 07
A Lancashire Football Legend who will be vastly missed. Condolences to both the Miller and Scott families.
A Lancashire Football Legend who will be vastly missed. Condolences to both the Miller and Scott families.
Posted by: Christine Wibberley (Pilkington), Accrington on 7:47pm Mon 9 Apr 07
I was so sad to hear of the passing of this delightful man. I remember him in the 80s when I was married to a member of the local press. Waiting in the press room for the manager's comments one suddenly heard a 'tum te tum te tum' and next thing Brian was in the press room always smiling and courteous and charming to me as the only female in the room. He would often be in the local for a pre match socialisation. Condolences to his family
I was so sad to hear of the passing of this delightful man. I remember him in the 80s when I was married to a member of the local press. Waiting in the press room for the manager's comments one suddenly heard a 'tum te tum te tum' and next thing Brian was in the press room always smiling and courteous and charming to me as the only female in the room. He would often be in the local for a pre match socialisation. Condolences to his family
Posted by: Daz, Blackburn on 2:11am Tue 10 Apr 07
Just like to say sad loss to football.
Never good when somebody dies. Rest in piece. Im a Blackburn fan and its nice to see Rovers fans paying respect and also Im going to say well done to all you Rovers fans paying respect where its due deserve at least a bit of respect, well done. RIP !!
Just like to say sad loss to football.
Never good when somebody dies. Rest in piece. Im a Blackburn fan and its nice to see Rovers fans paying respect and also Im going to say well done to all you Rovers fans paying respect where its due deserve at least a bit of respect, well done. RIP !!
Posted by: Mike Walsh, Hong Kong on 4:38am Tue 10 Apr 07
A simple but very sincere 'Thank you, Brian'. You will be missed.
A simple but very sincere 'Thank you, Brian'. You will be missed.
Posted by: Steve Finnerty, Australia on 6:25am Tue 10 Apr 07
Before the famous Orient game Brian Miller was interviewed for Australian T.V.and elequently spoke about Burnley F.C's place within the community and what the Clarets meant to the town. Asked what would be his reaction to defeat Brian used one word. "UNTHINKABLE" R.I.P. and Thank You.
Before the famous Orient game Brian Miller was interviewed for Australian T.V.and elequently spoke about Burnley F.C's place within the community and what the Clarets meant to the town. Asked what would be his reaction to defeat Brian used one word. "UNTHINKABLE" R.I.P. and Thank You.
Posted by: roy thorpe, st annes on 10:04am Tue 10 Apr 07
first of all let me offer my condolences to mary and the family both the millers and the scotts.
i have many happy memories of brian both on the field and of course off the field too,not many people apart from the local turf moor fulledge people knew what he and mary was like in the local area many years ago when they ran their shop on brunshaw road next to the ground.
when you went into the shop there was an air of pure welcome and pleasure,nothing was to much for mary or brian and they helped a lot of people in the area,when you are young and you go into a shop to buy sweets etc the last thing you expect to see is the big man himself actually serving you with the sweets you want,they were my early memories,then young david,myself and a few others playing "wallie" at the rear of the shop against the gates of the turf moor car park,many many happy hour,(david was lot younger than me) then when i was 13/14 years old when i was at the training ground at gawthorpe,brian,joe brown,jimmy adamson,and the then gaffer Mr Harry Potts,always had time to talk to evryone no matter what they was doing at the time,they were always into trying to bring the young uns into the game from grassroots etc.as i haqve said many many happy memories,brian (rip) never had any favourites when it came to the football side,he always praised when needed but god betide you if you was on the receiving end of a blistering attack when you had not given your 100% ha ha. my truest condolences to all of the family and my thoughts are with you all, yors respectfully roy thorpe.
first of all let me offer my condolences to mary and the family both the millers and the scotts.
i have many happy memories of brian both on the field and of course off the field too,not many people apart from the local turf moor fulledge people knew what he and mary was like in the local area many years ago when they ran their shop on brunshaw road next to the ground.
when you went into the shop there was an air of pure welcome and pleasure,nothing was to much for mary or brian and they helped a lot of people in the area,when you are young and you go into a shop to buy sweets etc the last thing you expect to see is the big man himself actually serving you with the sweets you want,they were my early memories,then young david,myself and a few others playing "wallie" at the rear of the shop against the gates of the turf moor car park,many many happy hour,(david was lot younger than me) then when i was 13/14 years old when i was at the training ground at gawthorpe,brian,joe brown,jimmy adamson,and the then gaffer Mr Harry Potts,always had time to talk to evryone no matter what they was doing at the time,they were always into trying to bring the young uns into the game from grassroots etc.as i haqve said many many happy memories,brian (rip) never had any favourites when it came to the football side,he always praised when needed but god betide you if you was on the receiving end of a blistering attack when you had not given your 100% ha ha. my truest condolences to all of the family and my thoughts are with you all, yors respectfully roy thorpe.
Posted by: Lee Johnson, Burnley on 1:28pm Wed 11 Apr 07
Mr. Burnley, gone but never forgotten! You will be sadly missed, a true Claret!
Mr. Burnley, gone but never forgotten! You will be sadly missed, a true Claret!
Posted by: harriet, hull on 10:10pm Thu 12 Apr 07
i love you grandad. will miss you so much.
harriet xxx
i love you grandad. will miss you so much.
harriet xxx
Posted by: Ronnie Barker, Texas on 8:28pm Sun 15 Apr 07
[italic]italic[/italic] I was very sad to learn that Brian had past away. We used to play football on the recreation ground in Hapton using our coats for goal posts in the mid 40's. My sincere condolances to Brian's extended family.
I was very sad to learn that Brian had past away. We used to play football on the recreation ground in Hapton using our coats for goal posts in the mid 40's. My sincere condolances to Brian's extended family.
Posted by: John & Ena TALBUT, BELGIUM on 2:51pm Tue 17 Apr 07
We have many happy memories of Burnley and Turf Moor, from time to time we receive news, but this is very sad news;
fondest memories
Mary
From Ena and John and all the family
We have many happy memories of Burnley and Turf Moor, from time to time we receive news, but this is very sad news;
fondest memories
Mary
From Ena and John and all the family
Posted by: Ryan Atkins, Bradford on 3:57pm Wed 18 Apr 07
You saved my, my kids and future grandchildrens club. Thanks, you will never be forgotten
You saved my, my kids and future grandchildrens club. Thanks, you will never be forgotten
Posted by: Jerry - Roverite, Poulton on 11:17pm Mon 23 Apr 07
Brian was a true corinthian & I would like to pass my condolences to his family & to Burnley fans everywhere. He played in an era when the rivalry between the two clubs was healthy & its good to see other Rovers fans acknowledging a local legend.
Brian was a true corinthian & I would like to pass my condolences to his family & to Burnley fans everywhere. He played in an era when the rivalry between the two clubs was healthy & its good to see other Rovers fans acknowledging a local legend.
Posted by: lancashire schools f.a., preston on 2:02pm Mon 30 Apr 07
All involved with Lancashire schools' football over the years send deepest sympathies to the Miller and Scott families. Brian was a great representative of football - a great footballer, a true sportsman, a genuine gentleman and, above all a friendly, approachable man. He will be sadly missed in so many circles.
All involved with Lancashire schools' football over the years send deepest sympathies to the Miller and Scott families. Brian was a great representative of football - a great footballer, a true sportsman, a genuine gentleman and, above all a friendly, approachable man. He will be sadly missed in so many circles.
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