We have unfinished business

The season’s abrupt ending meant that Sports’ hopes of a top-eight finish and a place in next a season’s FA Cup could not come to fruition.

But Miller is already looking at ways to ensure Holwell hit the ground running when football resumes.

“For the lads in the dressing room, having some success here would mean so much to them and it would be an honour for me to do it with them,” said Miller, who has already pencilled in two friendlies for next pre-season.

“We feel there is still unfinished business from this season.

“I was having this conversation with my assistant, about whether it is too early to start planning for next season.

“Players are with clubs until the end of April but the won’t play for clubs again.

“Is it ok to talk to them? I don’t know. We have to be careful and not do anything we shouldn’t.

“But having this extra time doesn’t mean we aren’t thinking about football and what we can do for next season.”

Miller admits he hasn’t said much about next season to his players, but hopes to keep the majority of his squad together.

“I haven’t really spoken to the lads too much as its not really the time, they have other concerns at this moment,” he added.

“I would think the lads would want to stay next season, but you never know. But working together is important in a team sport.

“I want to keep everyone we’ve had this season, we’ve got that unfinished business.

“We’ve made big steps and, after the season we had, I hope I can be confident of getting the lads to stay.”

Miller himself is in no doubt that he wants to remain in the Holwell dug-out.

He told the Times: “I like to think me and Graham Lewin, the chairman, have a good relationship.

“I played for him at Holwell when I was younger, and I’ve known him along time.

“I think, for him, it’s the first time in a long time he’s brought in somebody local, having people in from further afield hasn’t quite worked for him.

“I’m happy to be doing what I’m doing. I know what football means for Holwell and the people at the club.

“The support has grown, more people are coming through the gate and wanting to suppoert the club.”