David Beckham and Wayne Rooney led tributes on social media to their ex-college Liam Miller.
The former Celtic FC midfielder who died due to cancer on 9th February had also played for Manchester United in the 2005-2006 season.
Beckham showed his respect on his Instagram account by posting a picture of Miller with a status of “Our thoughts are with Liam’s family .. Rest In Peace ”
Our thoughts are with Liam’s family .. Rest In Peace ?⚫ @manchesterunited
A post shared by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on Feb 9, 2018 at 7:48pm PST
While Rooney tweeted about the former Celtic FC and Man United midfielder: “Gutted to hear the sad news about Liam Miller. Thoughts are with his family and friends”
Gutted to hear the sad news about Liam Miller. Thoughts are with his family and friends
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) February 10, 2018
Rio Ferdinand mentioned the death of his former friend is ‘tragic’.
Waking up to the news that my old @ManUtd teammate Liam Miller has passed away. Such tragic news… my thoughts go out to his family! pic.twitter.com/i0nUbCnlH1
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) February 10, 2018
Manchester United’s current leader Michael Carrick too remembered being with him when he joined the club on 2006.
Terribly sad to hear the news of Liam Miller passing away this morning. Liam was at utd when I first signed. Same age as me. So very sad. Thoughts and prayers with his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/GVFqRWIrVb
— Michael Carrick (@carras16) February 10, 2018
Manchester United also showed their sadness on Twitter and wore black armbands during their defeat at St James Park against Newcastle United.
Manchester United is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of our former midfielder Liam Miller. We extend our condolences to his loved ones at this extremely difficult time. pic.twitter.com/k87wINacg3
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 10, 2018
Eventually, Celtic FC have also shown respect to their ex-employee by wearing black armbands and having a minute’s silence at Celtic Park during their win against Partick.
#RIPLiamMiller: 1981-2018.
YNWA 🍀 pic.twitter.com/kXKIfRWUpy
— Celtic Football Club (from 🏡) (@CelticFC) February 10, 2018
Matchday. #RIPLiamMiller #CELPAR pic.twitter.com/ATM85TA4oC
— Celtic Football Club (from 🏡) (@CelticFC) February 10, 2018
Celtic FC arch-rivals Rangers also tweeted on the sad news of Liam Miller.
Everyone at Rangers would like to pass on their condolences to the family and friends of Liam Miller following the sad news that he has lost his battle with cancer. pic.twitter.com/EQaKl26QFS
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) February 10, 2018
Leeds United also wore black armbands during their match to show respect.
Thank you Liam 💙💛 #MOT pic.twitter.com/c4BZqNhGGK
— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 10, 2018
Ireland’s President Mr. Michael D. Higgins shared his personal feelings on Twitter.
“It is with great sadness that I learned of the death of Liam Miller, who brought skill and passion to his games, for the Republic of Ireland, Cork City, Celtic, Manchester Utd. and other clubs. I send my condolences to his family and friends, and all those who love Irish sport.”
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) February 10, 2018
The Football Association Of Ireland have also given tribute to the player.
FAI pays respects to former Ireland international Liam Miller – https://t.co/9LfzJkSZf2 pic.twitter.com/0un2zghYfn
— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) February 10, 2018
