Career
As a professional he only played for Aston Villa F.C. He was a full-back who made 269 appearances for Aston Villa in his 11-year career at Villa Park. After his retirement as a player he became the first team trainer, a job he held for 11 years.
He died in Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield on 8 February 1927. He was signed from Aston Street Marys where he played his early football as an amateur.
During his first season at Villa he developed a good understanding with Howard Spencer.
Alf Miles retired in the summer of 1914 having played a total of 269 league and cup games. He then became the club trainer until 1925. Miles was called as a witness at the trial of George Stagg, who was found guilty of the murder of Aston Villa"s defender Tommy Ball in November 1923.
