Miller aiming for winner's medal

Last updated : 17 April 2008 By Wba-mad Editor

With only three games remaining and Albion sitting two points clear at the helm of the table, Ishmael Miller has set his sights on a Coca-Cola Championship winner's medal in his first full season as a professional. Despite making his debut at the back end of last season for Manchester City, the Moston born powerhouse has impressed since he originally signed from City on loan before signing permanently in January.


Despite being dogged with niggling injuries throughout his Baggies career, the 16-goal hit-man played through the pain-barrier at the Molineux on Tuesday to cause panic amongst the home defence with his enviable attributes. Although substitiuted after half-time due to injury, Miller is hoping to figure at Carrow Road and help push Albion towards the title.

"We just need a couple more wins and I think Premier League status will be ours," Ish commented.

"I always thought we'd have a chance of promotion.

"That's why I came here, because of the ambition and the fact the club is going places.

"Hopefully, we can go up as champions.

"We had plenty of chances on Tuesday - I had a few in the first half myself.

"Obviously we scored but Wolves are a good side and piled on the pressure.

"It meant we had to defend well and we did.

"Going to a place like Molineux when it's packed out for a derby is great.

"We've got great away fans who travel in big numbers around the country, so it was nice to get the win for them.

"We're top and we have to push on.

"The aim has to be to win on Saturday and hopefully a victory in the last home game could be enough to put us in the Premier League."

Miller continued: "I had a knock before the game but the manager wanted me to play 45 minutes.

"He wants to keep the players fresh so it was done as a precaution more than anything, as well as trying to give Roman one half.

"I just want the team to be doing well.

"It was a great victory for us on Tuesday and we need to make sure we make the most of it this Saturday."