Huddersfield Town confirm second summer signing as former Plymouth Argyle man registers

Huddersfield Town have signed full-back Mickel Miller on a two-year deal.

The left-back joins the Terriers following the expiry of his contract at Plymouth Argyle, with the 28-year-old turning down the offer of a new contract from the Championship side to sign for Town.

The former Carshalton Athletic, Hamilton Academical, Rotherham United, Northampton Town and Plymouth defender becomes Town’s second addition of the summer, following the arrival of fellow winger Lasse Sorensen from Lincoln City.

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“I’m very happy to be a Huddersfield Town player and it didn’t take long to decide that this was the club I wanted to join this summer, despite other offers,” Miller told his club’s website.

“I spoke to the sporting director and the head coach, he showed me how much Town wanted to achieve and that felt like something I wanted to be a part of. I’m an ambitious person and the club shares that, which immediately gives you a good feeling.

“I’m looking forward to working hard, enjoying an exciting season with my new team and getting to know our supporters at the John Smith’s Stadium better.”

Miller began his non-league career with Carshalton, where he scored 61 goals in 163 appearances before joining then Scottish Premiership side Hamilton in January 2018.

The left-back played 68 times in the Scottish top-flight over a two-and-a-half-year spell before sealing his move to Rotherham since then.

The defender made just nine appearances for the Millers in his first season at the club, spending the second half of the 2020/21 campaign on loan at Northampton, but went on to play 30 times in all competitions in Rotherham’s subsequent promotion campaign. .

Miller left the Millers to join Plymouth that summer and the side have now opted to drop down a division with the Terriers after a two-year spell with the Pilgrims.

“Having coached against Mickel in the past, I know how punchy he can be up front, but his defensive tenacity is something I find really impressive,” Town head coach Michael Duff said.

“Introducing players right at the start of pre-season gives the squad a real sense of freshness and excitement, increasing the competition for places and the intensity of training right from the start. Having already enjoyed our sessions on grass, Mickel will once again help raise this level.”

Sporting director Mark Cartwright added: “Mickel has been an in-demand player this summer so we are really pleased that he has embraced our ambition and chosen to join us ahead of the 2024/25 season.

“Someone we identified early on as having all the tools and characteristics we wanted to bring to the team, his knowledge of this division and previous performances not only at this level but beyond gives us real confidence.”

During his time at Home Park, Miller was limited to just 12 appearances in his side’s title-winning campaign due to injury.

However, the 28-year-old played 37 times in all competitions last term as the Pilgrims avoided relegation from the Championship on the final day of the season.

The defender has been linked with a move to a number of Championship clubs this summer, with Football Insider reporting that Portsmouth, Preston North End, Oxford United and Sheffield Wednesday were all interested in signing the defender, while his new recruit Town also decided against extending his stay in the second tier with the Pilgrims.

In a post on X, his former club said: “Mickel Miller’s contract has expired and he has left Home Park to seek an opportunity elsewhere. We thank Mickel for his contributions and wish him well in his future career.”

Meanwhile, Miller posted a farewell message to the Pilgrims on Instagram, which read: “Forever in my heart, I wish the fans, players, coaches and staff nothing but the best, good luck next season.”