Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 17 Sept 2026
Kevin Miller, former goalkeeper, dies aged 57
Former Exeter, Crystal Palace, Barnsley and Watford goalkeeper Kevin Miller has died unexpectedly at 57.
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Who
Kevin Miller
What
Died unexpectedly
When
Overnight on Tuesday
Where
Not specified
What happened. Kevin Miller, a former goalkeeper for Exeter City, Crystal Palace, Barnsley and Watford, has died unexpectedly at the age of 57. He had been working as Wigan Athletic's goalkeeping coach after joining the club over the summer.
- Miller played 252 games for Exeter City in two spells.
- He also had playing spells at Birmingham City, Bristol Rovers, Southampton, Torquay United and Bodmin Town.
- He stepped down as Exeter's goalkeeping coach in June before moving to Wigan.
“Although Kevin's time with Latics was far too short, he quickly became a much-loved and respected member of our first team staff.”
— Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic paid tribute, saying his sudden passing has left everyone at the club deeply saddened and devastated.
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