That gallus character is attracting attention. Even in the 3-0 loss to Celtic last Sunday, Miller’s all-round game stood out, hanging the woodwork twice.
A clip then circulated of veteran broadcaster Martin Tyler waxing lyrical about the teenager, while former Scotland striker Kris Boyd suggested the midfielder is now out of reach for all Used Company clubs.
Motherwell’s professional duo Andy Halliday and Paul McGinn have also said Miller, who finished Wednesday’s win at Tannadice with the captain’s armband, is the most efficient teenager they have ever played with.
While one imagines Halliday brought up with a teenage Billy Gilmour at Rangers, and McGinn’s younger brother is Aston Villa captain John, the comments are “obviously a great honour” for Miller.
But with the help of his father Lee, now a barber and an excellent barber, according to his son, the teenager is able to control things through surprising applause and speculation on at least one aspect.
In Scotland’s under-21 world, much of the debate surrounding the teenager has been whether or not he can make the step up to the senior team.
His father believes he’s “good enough” now, Pace Miller says, “I’ll be ready” whenever the decision comes.
In any case, it is quite touching that his first appearance at the national stadium is destined for the club to which he has dedicated more than part of his time.
The Fir Ground club walks towards Hampden knowing that a win against a Rangers team would take them to victory in their first major celebration in 33 years.
Miller reckons Motherwell will remain “a big underdog” in the assured category, but the teenager is looking for the chance to become, alongside his team-mates, a club legend.
“We just have to go out and enjoy it,” he says. “That’s all we can do, we know it’s a huge game for everyone involved.
“And now we know we have the expectation to build the story; that’s the first attempt.”
