Former Rotherham United wide player Mickel Miller has been handed a chance to return to the Championship after his release from Huddersfield Town at the end of the 2025/26 season. The 30-year-old winger, who can also fill a wing-back role, was named as a trialist in Lincoln City’s starting XI for a friendly against Doncaster Rovers as the Imps assess potential additions ahead of their Championship campaign.
Local connection and career context
Miller made 37 appearances for Huddersfield across two injury-hit years before his departure. He previously represented Rotherham United between 2020 and 2022, having been signed from Hamilton Academical. His versatility — capable of operating both as a traditional winger and a defensive wing-back — has been noted as an asset should he remain fit.
Trial at Lincoln City
Lincoln, newly promoted to the Championship after winning League One, are using pre-season to cast a wide net. Miller is one of several players the club has on trial as it shapes a squad to meet the demands of a higher division.
- Mickel Miller — trialist, named in friendly XI
- Max Clark, Matt Smith, Evan Khouri, Marvin Johnson, Fejiri Okenabirhie — also being assessed by Lincoln
"Introducing players right at the start of pre-season gives the squad a real sense of refreshment and excitement, increasing competition for places and intensity in training right from the off."
The club’s statement underlined the value of evaluating several candidates early in the pre-season programme to raise training standards and competition.
What this means for Rotherham supporters
For local supporters, Miller’s trial will be of interest because of his past spell with Rotherham United. While the immediate focus is on whether Lincoln will offer him a contract, the result will also affect the pool of experienced wide players available in the region. Any permanent move to a Championship side would represent a step back up for Miller following his League One exit.
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
| Hamilton Academical | Before 2020 |
| Rotherham United | 2020–2022 |
| Huddersfield Town | Up to 2025/26 |
| Lincoln City | Trial, pre-season 2026 |
Supporters and local observers should expect a short pre-season window during which Lincoln will make decisions about several trialists. Miller’s fitness record over the last two seasons will be a significant factor in any contract discussions. Should Lincoln opt not to sign him, Miller will remain a free agent and able to consider offers elsewhere.
It remains for Lincoln’s managerial and recruitment staff to determine whether Miller’s experience and versatility fit their Championship plans. For now, his inclusion in a friendly starting line-up offers him a platform to demonstrate his capabilities to a new coaching team and to supporters watching the pre-season fixtures.
