Devastating news emerged last night that former Celtic and Manchester United midfielder, Liam Miller, has tragically passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
It emerged last year that Miller was suffering from the illness and it was sadly confirmed on Friday night that the 36-year-old had lost his battle with the disease.
Miller represented Ireland 21 times and won a Scottish League Title with Celtic and the Championship with Sunderland. He also enjoyed spells with AGF Aarhus, Leeds United, Queens Park Rangers, Hibernian, Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar.
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Former club Manchester United penned on Twitter earlier: "Manchester United is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of our former midfielder Liam Miller. We extend our condolences to his loved ones at this extremely difficult time."
Celtic, Cork Schoolboys, Sunderland and Leeds also posted tributes to Miller:
Tributes immediately began to pour in from the footballing world, including messages from David Beckham, Rio Ferdinand, Steven Reid Mark Burchill, among others.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family at this time.
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Rest In Peace, Liam.
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