Kenny Miller appointed Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach with Stuart Taylor as assistant

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:08 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Kenny Miller appointed Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach with Stuart Taylor as assistant

Summary

Kenny Miller has been named head coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv after previously serving as caretaker. His appointment follows a successful tenure that included winning the Israeli State Cup final against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Miller, who has signed a one-year contract, is joined by Stuart Taylor, former assistant at St Mirren. The club aims to improve on last season's third-place finish in the Israeli Premier League. Maccabi owner Mitch Goldhar praised Miller's professionalism and work ethic since joining the team earlier in the year.

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Key Details

•Kenny Miller appointed as Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach on a permanent basis.
•Miller won the Israeli State Cup final in his caretaker role.
•Stuart Taylor joins as an assistant after leaving St Mirren.
•Maccabi Tel Aviv aims to improve on last season's third-place finish.
•Miller signed a one-year contract with an option to extend.

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3:08 PMBBC Football — Miller named Maccabi Tel Aviv boss and joined by Taylor

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Former Scotland striker Kenny Miller is appointed Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach on a permanent basis after a spell as caretaker and is joined by St Mirren assistant Stuart Taylor.
— BBC Football

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