Former Gillingham midfielder Adam Miller has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of just thirty.

The opinionated midfielder left The Gills for Cambridge United in the summer of 2010, signing a three year deal with the Conference Premier side, but sustained an ankle injury just a few games into his U’s career and despite numerous operations, Miller has been forced to quit the game.

Nicknamed “Marmite” because fans either loved or hated him, Miller became a polarising figure in his time at Priestfield, writing a regular blog for Kent Sports News, but will be fondly remembered for his enthusiasm for the game.

Speaking to the Cambridge News about the decision to quit, Miller said: “Over the last two years it’s been tough for me and tough for the club.

“I’ve undergone many different procedures to try and get back to fitness and unfortunately things haven’t worked out as we had hoped.

“I’m disappointed I was only able to play a few games for Cambridge and I’m devastated this is the end of my career. Everyone at the club has been really supportive, both emotionally and in terms of everything we’ve had to do physically.

“I know they have gone above and beyond what other clubs would do to help. I can’t thank everyone enough for everything they have done for me and the patience that they have shown.

“If anyone came to me and said they were thinking of signing at Cambridge United, I would only have positive things to say.

“Greg (Reid, physiotherapist) has been fantastic over these last two years and I am thankful to how he has things that little bit easier. He is someone I highly respect and class as a good friend, as well as an amazing physio.

“It’s refreshing to see that there are still some good people in the footballing world and that’s definitely evident at Cambridge. I hope that in time the club gets to where they are striving to be – with the way things are run behind the scenes I am sure they can achieve this.

“The fans at Cambridge have been kind and I’m thankful to them for that and it reflects the good that is in the club.”

Manager Jez George said: “Greg has been magnificent throughout this whole process in helping Adam and the club.

“At all times we’ve had Adam’s best interests in mind and the club has acted properly and professionally. It has been a frustrating situation but Adam has been very patient and it’s disappointing for everyone concerned that this is the end to his career.

“He will be at the game on Saturday as our guest so everyone can give him a proper farewell and express their sympathy for his unfortunate retirement. We all wish him the best for the future.”

Miller is now working with football professionals as he helps them with the financing of their vehicles.

From everyone at Kent Sports News, we would like to wish Adam all the best for the future and thanks again for your blogs.