Kenny Miller recently shared the surprising story of how he ended up teaming up with Ronny Deila. Despite their past rivalry when Miller played for Rangers and Deila managed Celtic, the former striker was eager to return to senior coaching. So, when Deila offered him the assistant coaching position at Al Wahda FC in Abu Dhabi, Miller couldn’t resist saying ‘yes’.
Both Miller and Deila see Al Wahda FC as a promising opportunity to make an impact in a region where football is rapidly growing. Miller, who joked about his days of scoring against Deila’s Celtic, is now looking forward to a fresh coaching adventure in a new setting.
Having been out of the game for a year following his time at Huddersfield Town, Miller has stayed connected to the sport through media work. However, the desire to return to coaching never left him. He sees this opportunity in Abu Dhabi as a chance to contribute his knowledge and experience to the success of the club.
With Deila’s winning record in various countries and their shared mindset, Miller and Deila believe they are a good fit for Al Wahda FC. The club’s ambition to compete for titles aligns with the goals of the coaching duo, who are eager to get started and begin the hard work of shaping the team for the upcoming season.
As they prepare for pre-season training in Serbia and the start of the UAE Pro League, Miller is excited to trade his media work for a whistle and clipboard. He is ready to roll up his sleeves, lace up his boots, and dive into the daily grind of coaching once again.
