John Millar (born 8 December 1966) is a Scottish former professional

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, who played as a

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for

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, Heart of Midlothian,

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Chelsea

Millar joined Chelsea from Clyde Amateurs in August 1984. A Scottish under-18 International, in his first season at

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he captained the Chelsea Youth Team, playing left back or midfield. He made his senior debut for Chelsea in February 1986. In his first season at Hearts, he contributed 41 league appearances and seven goals as the

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side finished runners-up in the 1991–92 Scottish Premier Division.

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1966 births Living people Association football midfielders Scottish footballers Chelsea F.C. players Hamilton Academical F.C. players Northampton Town F.C. players Blackburn Rovers F.C. players Heart of Midlothian F.C. players Raith Rovers F.C. players Livingston F.C. players Stirling Albion F.C. players English Football League players Scottish Football League players Footballers from Coatbridge {{scotland-footy-midfielder-1960s-stub