Hartlepool United are thrilled to announce the appointment of Tommy Miller as U16s Head Coach.
Miller holds a UEFA A License, has over 12 years of experience in coaching after making over 600 appearances as a professional footballer, and will be well-known to Pools fans after two stints at the Club, with over 150 appearances in blue and white.
A product of Pools Academy, Miller progressed through the youth system before being sold for a Club-record transfer fee to Ipswich Town.
He went on to play in the Premier League for Ipswich Town and Sunderland, before spells at Preston North End, Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town, Swindon Town and Bury.
Since his playing career ended, Miller has had roles such as Caretaker Manager, Academy Coach and Assistant Manager on four separate occasions, most recently being Assistant Manager at South Shields in the 2023-24 season.
Now returning to the Club in a coaching capacity, Miller brings valuable experience from both his playing career and his work in player development.
Academy Manager Alex Cross said, “I am thrilled to bring Tommy back to the Club.
“His knowledge and experience, both from a playing and coaching perspective, will help our young players progress further and hopefully follow in the same footsteps Tommy took back in 1997.
“To be able to bring someone of Tommy’s calibre into the Club’s academy speaks volumes on how quickly the academy has progressed, whilst showing our Club’s commitment to former players, with Tommy joining Gary Liddle within the academy coaching staff.”
Tommy Miller said, “I am delighted to be joining Hartlepool United as Head Coach of the Under 16’s.
“The Club means everything to me, and I look forward to working with the current group of players and with Alex Cross.
“There is some real talent in and around the area, and hopefully I can help develop and improve them moving forward.”
Damian Shanahan will continue with the U16s as Assistant Head Coach, supporting Tommy with the players transitioning towards full-time football within the U17s Youth Team in the 2026-27 season.
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