Former Celtic player could complete move to Hearts 'this week' as he's set to bolster Premiership rivals
The winger posted some impressive numbers in the SPFL Premiership last season
Former Celtic man Calvin Miller will reportedly be making the move from Falkirk to Hearts within the next 48 hours as the Jambos begin their preparations for next season.
In his first season back in the top flight since leaving Parkhead in 2020, the 28-year old topped the division’s assist charts with nine and scored seven himself, during a campaign where the Bairns defied the odds to obtain a top six finish. His numbers have clearly caught the eye of Hearts boss Derek McInnes, who is looking to go again after agonisingly losing out to Celtic on the final day of the title race last season.
Miller spent eight years in the Hoops youth system before making his first team debut in 2016 under Brendan Rodgers, who preferred him as more of a left full-back than a winger. After being released in March 2020, he would latterly feature for Harrogate Town, Chesterfield and Greenock Morton before making the switch to John McGlynn’s Bairns in 2023, where he has helped them achieve back-to-back promotions.
Hearts to sign former Celtic man ‘this week’
According to the Sun: “Hearts hope to complete the signing of Falkirk’s Calvin Miller this week. Derek McInnes has targeted the Bairns winger as he looks to strengthen his squad for another title tilt. SunSport understands a deal for Miller could be finalised within the next 48 hours.”
The Scottish winger has played for his country at nearly every youth level but is yet to feature for Steve Clarke at the highest level. There was an outside chance Miller would be chosen for the World Cup squad, however Rangers winger Findlay Curtis was preferred to him after his impressive loan stint at Kilmarnock.
With Celtic also monitoring Miller, the signing is a statement of intent from McInnes, who appears to be looking closer to home for squad additions for the time being. The Jambos already enlisted Scottish St Johnstone winger Josh McPake on a pre-contract agreement in January as he now arrives in Gorgie. There is still much work to be done at Tynecastle however as Hearts still need to replace the goals of Lawrence Shankland, who will sign for Rangers at the start of the window.
Miller on his future
The versatile customer won Falkirk’s Player of the Year award after an impressive campaign. After the ceremony, he reflected on his season and addressed the outside noise surrounding his future. He said: “I’ve played in all 44 games, and it’s always nice that your name gets thrown out there for different things and teams in Scotland, that kind of speculation. I must be doing something right if there’s talk. It just makes you feel good.
“If there’s any interest from much bigger clubs or whatever, it just shows you that people are recognising how well you’re doing. So that’s the type of stuff you want to hear so you can get yourself buzzing and knowing that these people are watching, and you can take it into the game. I don’t overthink things too much. I believe I’m at that age as well where I’m a bit older, I know how to deal with all these emotions around the game.”
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