Scottish striker Kenny Miller terminates contract with Vancouver Whitecaps

So long, Kenny Miller. The Vancouver Whitecaps announced today that the FC and Miller have mutually agreed to terminate his contract.

“We are thankful for the contributions Kenny made both on and off the pitch during his time in Vancouver,” said Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson. “He has been a great role model, a constant professional, and someone who I consider a very good friend. We wish him and his family all the best.”

34-year-old Miller, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, joined the Whitecaps in June 2012 and made 45 appearances, 13 goals and 3 assists during his time with the club. He will be returning to Glasgow tonight.

“The club wanted to go in a direction. I wanted to go in a different direction, so I think it’s worked out for everybody,” said Miller.

This is the second high profile international player to leave the Vancouver Whitecaps in recent months. In January, Brazilian striker Camilo Sanvezzo canceled his contract to join Mexico’s Liga MX side Queretaro Fútbol Club. The Whitecaps reportedly earned a record multi-million dollar transfer fee.

Twitter Reaction

Sad that Kenny Miller is leaving the @WhitecapsFC.

— Dammy O (@DammyO) May 4, 2014

 

On the serious tip, Vancouver could potentially get a very successful #MLS striker for what they were spending on Kenny Miller. — Austin Moore Farrow (@CominWithMoore) May 4, 2014

 

Kenny Miller was always insightful & terrific when he spoke to the media. All the best Kenny @Laura_Millerx & family pic.twitter.com/0N46MkNs4y — Har Journalist (@HarJournalist) May 4, 2014

 

Kenny Miller to Rangers ? ⚽️

— Stephen Barr (@StephenBarr90) May 4, 2014

@ScotlandSky I here Kenny miller going to join @AberdeenFC or @OfficialKillie

— boy george (@sitheseagull) May 4, 2014

 

I will always remember the Kenny Miller yelling at teammates era. #WhitecapsFC — W. Ron Sweeney (@wronsweeney) May 4, 2014

 

Now that Kenny Miller left the @WhitecapsFC and Del Piero left @SydneyFC, the Caps need pick up @delpieroale #ilcapitano #capspace — Dario Russo (@dariorusso) May 4, 2014

 

Kenny Miller’s MLS career comes to an end. He leaves Vancouver and heads back to Glasgow tonight.

— Douglas McNeil (@DouglasMcNeil) May 4, 2014

 

Kenny Miller was on £12k a week at Vancouver, that would need to be halfed before he becomes a good signing for McCoist #Rangers

— Iain Dawson (@IainJDawson) May 4, 2014

 

All the best to Kenny Miller. Always found him refreshingly candid. #MLS

— Bruce Constantineau (@bconstantineau) May 4, 2014

 

Thank you Kenny Miller for your time with @WhitecapsFC You are a skilled player, so exciting to watch. Epic goal scorer. We’ll miss you #9!

— Amelia (@mmmelia) May 4, 2014

 

Just because Kenny Miller has terminated his contract with Vancouver doesn’t mean he is signing for Rangers.

— Loyal Supporter (@BlueFooty) May 4, 2014

 

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