Nick Miller
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
Staff writer for The Athletic. Book - Who Owns Football? - out now for purchase https://linktr.ee/NickMillerWhoOwnsFootball
Email: nmiller@theathletic.com
Email: nmiller@theathletic.com
Jake Weatherald played for Great Witchingham in the East Anglian Premier League last year. Now he could open for Australia in the Ashes.
Spoke to his captain there about mentality, giving teammates bollockings & taking Monty Panesar clothes shopping.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Spoke to his captain there about mentality, giving teammates bollockings & taking Monty Panesar clothes shopping.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
How Australia's Ashes rookie was schooled at an English village team
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Jake Weatherald played for Great Witchingham in the East Anglian Premier League last year. Now he could open for Australia in the Ashes.
Spoke to his captain there about mentality, giving teammates bollockings & taking Monty Panesar clothes shopping.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Spoke to his captain there about mentality, giving teammates bollockings & taking Monty Panesar clothes shopping.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
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Ange Postecoglou has been sacked from two Premier League jobs in four months, so it's easy to forget why some people are so enthusiastic about him.
This is a piece looking at why he's still loved, and why he represents the 'outsider' in football.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
This is a piece looking at why he's still loved, and why he represents the 'outsider' in football.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Ange Postecoglou, the outsider, and why his band of evangelists still love him
Despite being sacked twice in four months in England, he retains support elsewhere — and not without good reason
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Ange Postecoglou has been sacked from two Premier League jobs in four months, so it's easy to forget why some people are so enthusiastic about him.
This is a piece looking at why he's still loved, and why he represents the 'outsider' in football.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
This is a piece looking at why he's still loved, and why he represents the 'outsider' in football.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Ange Postecoglou has been sacked from two Premier League jobs in four months, so it's easy to forget why some people are so enthusiastic about him.
This is a piece looking at why he's still loved, and why he represents the 'outsider' in football.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
This is a piece looking at why he's still loved, and why he represents the 'outsider' in football.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Ange Postecoglou, the outsider, and why his band of evangelists still love him
Despite being sacked twice in four months in England, he retains support elsewhere — and not without good reason
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Ange Postecoglou has been sacked from two Premier League jobs in four months, so it's easy to forget why some people are so enthusiastic about him.
This is a piece looking at why he's still loved, and why he represents the 'outsider' in football.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
This is a piece looking at why he's still loved, and why he represents the 'outsider' in football.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Reposted by Nick Miller
THE
FOOTBALL CLICHES
PODCAST
🔊 Niche references in FA Cup penalty shootouts
🔊 The best-ever use of the Elis James Crowd Noise
🔊 The lineal "Great Entertainers" title!
🔊 Could there ever be a sacking-free Premier League season?
🔊 MORE
@davidcameronwalker.bsky.social
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
FOOTBALL CLICHES
PODCAST
🔊 Niche references in FA Cup penalty shootouts
🔊 The best-ever use of the Elis James Crowd Noise
🔊 The lineal "Great Entertainers" title!
🔊 Could there ever be a sacking-free Premier League season?
🔊 MORE
@davidcameronwalker.bsky.social
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
New: Football Clichés: ”Cool as custard”, Reo-Coker's hanky-panky & football's reigning Great Entertainers
Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by David Walker and Nick Miller. On the agenda: the story behind an FA Cup penalty shootout commentary curiosity, a familiar sound effect in a Roman ...
pod.fo
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
THE
FOOTBALL CLICHES
PODCAST
🔊 Niche references in FA Cup penalty shootouts
🔊 The best-ever use of the Elis James Crowd Noise
🔊 The lineal "Great Entertainers" title!
🔊 Could there ever be a sacking-free Premier League season?
🔊 MORE
@davidcameronwalker.bsky.social
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
FOOTBALL CLICHES
PODCAST
🔊 Niche references in FA Cup penalty shootouts
🔊 The best-ever use of the Elis James Crowd Noise
🔊 The lineal "Great Entertainers" title!
🔊 Could there ever be a sacking-free Premier League season?
🔊 MORE
@davidcameronwalker.bsky.social
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
This is just a fantastic story and brilliant piece of writing, by @bfquinn.bsky.social, about how The National's Matt Berninger started writing his lyrics on baseballs
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Matt Berninger traded his notebook for a baseball. And the words kept coming
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This is just a fantastic story and brilliant piece of writing, by @bfquinn.bsky.social, about how The National's Matt Berninger started writing his lyrics on baseballs
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
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The return of the long throw adds theatre and goals. But it also brings delays and more time when the ball is not in play.
Does something need to be done? A countdown clock is one solution that has been discussed by football's lawmakers this week.
✍️ @nickmiller79.bsky.social
📝 bit.ly/4hSBwFH
Does something need to be done? A countdown clock is one solution that has been discussed by football's lawmakers this week.
✍️ @nickmiller79.bsky.social
📝 bit.ly/4hSBwFH
October 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The return of the long throw adds theatre and goals. But it also brings delays and more time when the ball is not in play.
Does something need to be done? A countdown clock is one solution that has been discussed by football's lawmakers this week.
✍️ @nickmiller79.bsky.social
📝 bit.ly/4hSBwFH
Does something need to be done? A countdown clock is one solution that has been discussed by football's lawmakers this week.
✍️ @nickmiller79.bsky.social
📝 bit.ly/4hSBwFH
Long throws are taking a lot of time out of the game. More than ten mins have been lost in some matches as teams limber up.
Can anything actually be done? Should there be a ‘throw-in clock’? Is it even really a problem?
A piece looking at all of that
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Can anything actually be done? Should there be a ‘throw-in clock’? Is it even really a problem?
A piece looking at all of that
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Long throws, long delays. Does something need to be done?
The return of the tactic means the ball is in play for a shorter period. Rule changes are being discused but is that the way to go?
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Long throws are taking a lot of time out of the game. More than ten mins have been lost in some matches as teams limber up.
Can anything actually be done? Should there be a ‘throw-in clock’? Is it even really a problem?
A piece looking at all of that
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Can anything actually be done? Should there be a ‘throw-in clock’? Is it even really a problem?
A piece looking at all of that
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Reposted by Nick Miller
The revelation that hundreds of match officials have been placing thousands of bets on football has shocked Turkey.
We examine what has been exposed, what the implications could be and why this matters in a country where refereeing was already a hot topic.
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
bit.ly/4oKuB3x
We examine what has been exposed, what the implications could be and why this matters in a country where refereeing was already a hot topic.
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
bit.ly/4oKuB3x
October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The revelation that hundreds of match officials have been placing thousands of bets on football has shocked Turkey.
We examine what has been exposed, what the implications could be and why this matters in a country where refereeing was already a hot topic.
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
bit.ly/4oKuB3x
We examine what has been exposed, what the implications could be and why this matters in a country where refereeing was already a hot topic.
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
bit.ly/4oKuB3x
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My god, the sheer relief of reading a piece by someone who knows something about this football match and didn't just learn to spell Maccabi two days ago www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Standing with Maccabi’s football hooligans against local police – is that what patriotism looks like now? | Jonathan Liew
Tommy Robinson is said to be going to Villa Park as a Maccabi Tel Aviv fan. Do the politicians jumping on this bandwagon care what they are doing, asks Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
My god, the sheer relief of reading a piece by someone who knows something about this football match and didn't just learn to spell Maccabi two days ago www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Going to the dentist tomorrow. Need a filling. It’s not going to be pleasant, but it’s necessary after a series of unwise decisions meant something more serious & unfixable could happen without action being taken.
Anyway, good luck to Sean Dyche as new Nottingham Forest manager
Anyway, good luck to Sean Dyche as new Nottingham Forest manager
October 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Going to the dentist tomorrow. Need a filling. It’s not going to be pleasant, but it’s necessary after a series of unwise decisions meant something more serious & unfixable could happen without action being taken.
Anyway, good luck to Sean Dyche as new Nottingham Forest manager
Anyway, good luck to Sean Dyche as new Nottingham Forest manager
How did it come to this?
Piece from #NFFC, on a brilliant atmosphere pissed away in six weeks, Postecoglou & a drift into apathy.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Piece from #NFFC, on a brilliant atmosphere pissed away in six weeks, Postecoglou & a drift into apathy.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Apathy proved worse than anger for Postecoglou – how have Forest got here so quickly?
www.nytimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
How did it come to this?
Piece from #NFFC, on a brilliant atmosphere pissed away in six weeks, Postecoglou & a drift into apathy.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Piece from #NFFC, on a brilliant atmosphere pissed away in six weeks, Postecoglou & a drift into apathy.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Reposted by Nick Miller
THE
FOOTBALL CLICHES
PODCAST
🔊 The Cape Verdean Dan Burn
🔊 FIFA regulations on pitch-invading animals
🔊 Thomas Tuchel & the Torrent of Sarcasm
🔊 If football clichés were films
🔊 The Communication XI
🔊 Richard Keys in Dream Team
🔊 AND MORE
@cdeccleshare.bsky.social
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
FOOTBALL CLICHES
PODCAST
🔊 The Cape Verdean Dan Burn
🔊 FIFA regulations on pitch-invading animals
🔊 Thomas Tuchel & the Torrent of Sarcasm
🔊 If football clichés were films
🔊 The Communication XI
🔊 Richard Keys in Dream Team
🔊 AND MORE
@cdeccleshare.bsky.social
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
New: Football Clichés: The Cape Verdean Dan Burn, Keysey the actor & the Communication XI
Adam Hurrey is joined on the midweek Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and Nick Miller. On the agenda: Nick's first-hand account of Cape Verde's World Cup qualification glory, an important q...
pod.fo
October 16, 2025 at 7:14 AM
THE
FOOTBALL CLICHES
PODCAST
🔊 The Cape Verdean Dan Burn
🔊 FIFA regulations on pitch-invading animals
🔊 Thomas Tuchel & the Torrent of Sarcasm
🔊 If football clichés were films
🔊 The Communication XI
🔊 Richard Keys in Dream Team
🔊 AND MORE
@cdeccleshare.bsky.social
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
FOOTBALL CLICHES
PODCAST
🔊 The Cape Verdean Dan Burn
🔊 FIFA regulations on pitch-invading animals
🔊 Thomas Tuchel & the Torrent of Sarcasm
🔊 If football clichés were films
🔊 The Communication XI
🔊 Richard Keys in Dream Team
🔊 AND MORE
@cdeccleshare.bsky.social
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
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Cape Verde are going to the World Cup.
The planning to ensure this happened, the diaspora, the distances people travelled to be there, the celebrations & the life-affirming joy.
All of that & more in my piece from an incredible few days in Praia.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
The planning to ensure this happened, the diaspora, the distances people travelled to be there, the celebrations & the life-affirming joy.
All of that & more in my piece from an incredible few days in Praia.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Destination World Cup 2026: The miracle of Cape Verde
How does a collection of African islands, with a population of 525,000, qualify for the biggest show on earth? Nick Miller went to find out
www.nytimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Cape Verde are going to the World Cup.
The planning to ensure this happened, the diaspora, the distances people travelled to be there, the celebrations & the life-affirming joy.
All of that & more in my piece from an incredible few days in Praia.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
The planning to ensure this happened, the diaspora, the distances people travelled to be there, the celebrations & the life-affirming joy.
All of that & more in my piece from an incredible few days in Praia.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Cape Verde are going to the World Cup.
The planning to ensure this happened, the diaspora, the distances people travelled to be there, the celebrations & the life-affirming joy.
All of that & more in my piece from an incredible few days in Praia.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
The planning to ensure this happened, the diaspora, the distances people travelled to be there, the celebrations & the life-affirming joy.
All of that & more in my piece from an incredible few days in Praia.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Destination World Cup 2026: The miracle of Cape Verde
How does a collection of African islands, with a population of 525,000, qualify for the biggest show on earth? Nick Miller went to find out
www.nytimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Cape Verde are going to the World Cup.
The planning to ensure this happened, the diaspora, the distances people travelled to be there, the celebrations & the life-affirming joy.
All of that & more in my piece from an incredible few days in Praia.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
The planning to ensure this happened, the diaspora, the distances people travelled to be there, the celebrations & the life-affirming joy.
All of that & more in my piece from an incredible few days in Praia.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Reposted by Nick Miller
When England face Wales, each player will walk out accompanied by adult mascots, all of whom have dementia.
@nickmiller79.bsky.social speaks to those involved in a campaign to raise awareness about a condition that the Alzheimer's Society says will affect one in three people born in the UK today.
@nickmiller79.bsky.social speaks to those involved in a campaign to raise awareness about a condition that the Alzheimer's Society says will affect one in three people born in the UK today.
Why England vs Wales will feature 22 adult mascots living with dementia
The Wembley friendly is a designated Alzheimer’s Society game, with the aim of raising awareness about the condition
www.nytimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
When England face Wales, each player will walk out accompanied by adult mascots, all of whom have dementia.
@nickmiller79.bsky.social speaks to those involved in a campaign to raise awareness about a condition that the Alzheimer's Society says will affect one in three people born in the UK today.
@nickmiller79.bsky.social speaks to those involved in a campaign to raise awareness about a condition that the Alzheimer's Society says will affect one in three people born in the UK today.
Wondering who those people accompanying the players onto the pitch are? They’re 22 people living with Alzheimer’s/dementia.
Here are the stories of three of them, & the work they do with the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
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Here are the stories of three of them, & the work they do with the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
t.co/6V0NT2RLj8
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6693434/2025/10/09/dementia-alzheimers-england-wales-mascots/?source=athletic_ukdailyemail&campaign=711528&userId=4824997
t.co
October 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Wondering who those people accompanying the players onto the pitch are? They’re 22 people living with Alzheimer’s/dementia.
Here are the stories of three of them, & the work they do with the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
t.co/6V0NT2RLj8
Here are the stories of three of them, & the work they do with the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
t.co/6V0NT2RLj8
England & Wales will be led out tonight not by the usual kids as mascots, but by 22 people living with dementia & Alzheimer's.
This is the story of three of them. They talked about what it means to them & the brilliant work the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social do.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
This is the story of three of them. They talked about what it means to them & the brilliant work the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social do.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
'We need to do something' – Why England vs Wales will feature 22 adult mascots living with dementia
www.nytimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
England & Wales will be led out tonight not by the usual kids as mascots, but by 22 people living with dementia & Alzheimer's.
This is the story of three of them. They talked about what it means to them & the brilliant work the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social do.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
This is the story of three of them. They talked about what it means to them & the brilliant work the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social do.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Reposted by Nick Miller
Hello! The Guardian is expanding our American soccer coverage. In the US, we're hiring:
• Reporters
• Asst. editor
• Audience editor
• Social video producer
• Sports biz reporter
These are all full-time, permanent, union positions.
www.theguardian.com/gnm-press-of...
• Reporters
• Asst. editor
• Audience editor
• Social video producer
• Sports biz reporter
These are all full-time, permanent, union positions.
www.theguardian.com/gnm-press-of...
The Guardian announces plans to expand its global soccer coverage ahead of 2026 men’s World Cup in North America
Combination of seven new roles, including six in the US, spanning sports and business coverage, visuals, video and more
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Hello! The Guardian is expanding our American soccer coverage. In the US, we're hiring:
• Reporters
• Asst. editor
• Audience editor
• Social video producer
• Sports biz reporter
These are all full-time, permanent, union positions.
www.theguardian.com/gnm-press-of...
• Reporters
• Asst. editor
• Audience editor
• Social video producer
• Sports biz reporter
These are all full-time, permanent, union positions.
www.theguardian.com/gnm-press-of...
'Premier League, corrupt as fuck' seems to have become a default reaction for some fans whenever anything goes against them.
Some do believe it literally. But many don't: it's more a form of protest at a time when fans are often powerless.
Piece here ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
Some do believe it literally. But many don't: it's more a form of protest at a time when fans are often powerless.
Piece here ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
'Premier League, corrupt as f***': What do fans really mean when they sing it?
www.nytimes.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:27 AM
'Premier League, corrupt as fuck' seems to have become a default reaction for some fans whenever anything goes against them.
Some do believe it literally. But many don't: it's more a form of protest at a time when fans are often powerless.
Piece here ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
Some do believe it literally. But many don't: it's more a form of protest at a time when fans are often powerless.
Piece here ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
The Indian Super League season should start next month. But it isn't going to, & nobody currently knows when it will, because of contractual issues between the FA & the league.
A court decision tomorrow may clear things up...or make them more complicated.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
A court decision tomorrow may clear things up...or make them more complicated.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Indian Super League crisis: A delayed season, wages on hold and widespread fear
Nobody knows when or if the Indian Super League crisis will be resolved
www.nytimes.com
August 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Indian Super League season should start next month. But it isn't going to, & nobody currently knows when it will, because of contractual issues between the FA & the league.
A court decision tomorrow may clear things up...or make them more complicated.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
A court decision tomorrow may clear things up...or make them more complicated.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
A while ago, a bloke I know lost a button from a shirt. His reaction was to throw the shirt away. Sewing on the spare button provided simply hadn't occurred to him.
Anyway, here's a piece on Enzo Maresca (& other managers) demanding more & more transfers
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Anyway, here's a piece on Enzo Maresca (& other managers) demanding more & more transfers
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
New signings aren't always the solution. Maybe unhappy managers should try coaching?
www.nytimes.com
August 19, 2025 at 7:40 AM
A while ago, a bloke I know lost a button from a shirt. His reaction was to throw the shirt away. Sewing on the spare button provided simply hadn't occurred to him.
Anyway, here's a piece on Enzo Maresca (& other managers) demanding more & more transfers
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Anyway, here's a piece on Enzo Maresca (& other managers) demanding more & more transfers
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Was on @TheAthleticFC pod with @aakinwo.bsky.social , @jonmackenzie.bsky.social & @cweatherspoon.bsky.social to talk about the three promoted clubs, whether they will all go down again & who could stop them.
pod.fo/e/313870
pod.fo/e/313870
The Athletic FC Podcast: Can Leeds, Sunderland or Burnley survive?
In the last two seasons, the three promoted clubs have been relegated from the Premier League.So will Leeds, Sunderland or Burnley survive this time around?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Jon MacKenzie a...
pod.fo
August 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Was on @TheAthleticFC pod with @aakinwo.bsky.social , @jonmackenzie.bsky.social & @cweatherspoon.bsky.social to talk about the three promoted clubs, whether they will all go down again & who could stop them.
pod.fo/e/313870
pod.fo/e/313870
Any idea who Palace are talking about here?
August 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Any idea who Palace are talking about here?
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THE
FOOTBALL CLICHES
PODCAST
🔊 Welcome to Conor Coady, Wrexham
🔊 Astonishing scenes in the edit history of Jimmy Greaves’ Wikipedia page
🔊 The alphabetical distribution of Europe's pre-embryonic top five league tables
🔊 Textbook Townsend
@davidcameronwalker.bsky.social
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
FOOTBALL CLICHES
PODCAST
🔊 Welcome to Conor Coady, Wrexham
🔊 Astonishing scenes in the edit history of Jimmy Greaves’ Wikipedia page
🔊 The alphabetical distribution of Europe's pre-embryonic top five league tables
🔊 Textbook Townsend
@davidcameronwalker.bsky.social
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
New: Football Clichés: Conor Coady's football club, alphabetical top flights & the world's most generic team name
Adam Hurrey is joined on the midweek Adjudication Panel by David Walker and Nick Miller. On the agenda: Conor Coady introduces himself as a Wrexham player in customary style, the awkwardness of dou...
pod.fo
August 7, 2025 at 7:17 AM
THE
FOOTBALL CLICHES
PODCAST
🔊 Welcome to Conor Coady, Wrexham
🔊 Astonishing scenes in the edit history of Jimmy Greaves’ Wikipedia page
🔊 The alphabetical distribution of Europe's pre-embryonic top five league tables
🔊 Textbook Townsend
@davidcameronwalker.bsky.social
@nickmiller79.bsky.social
FOOTBALL CLICHES
PODCAST
🔊 Welcome to Conor Coady, Wrexham
🔊 Astonishing scenes in the edit history of Jimmy Greaves’ Wikipedia page
🔊 The alphabetical distribution of Europe's pre-embryonic top five league tables
🔊 Textbook Townsend
@davidcameronwalker.bsky.social
@nickmiller79.bsky.social