Miller spent the war years making guest appearances for Aldershot, and finally made his debut for Plymouth in 1946.
After injury interrupted his return, he made a move to Colchester United in 1948, where he played just twice before becoming a member of the club's coaching staff.
[1] Once the war was over, Miller was named captain of Argyle and made his long-awaited debut in a 3–1 win against West Ham United on 31 August 1946.
[3] With injury limiting his playing time, Miller made just two appearances for his next club, Colchester United, both games within three days of one another in September 1948.
Miller and club secretary Claude Orrin took charge of first-team affairs in January 1955 after Jack Butler had tendered his resignation after suffering ill health.