Stuart Moore (footballer) explained

Stuart Moore
Fullname:Stuart John Moore[1]
Birth Date:8 September 1994[2]
Birth Place:Sandown, England
Height:1.93m (06.33feet)
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Morecambe
Clubnumber:25
Youthclubs1:Brading Town
Youthclubs2:Portsmouth
Youthyears3:2011–2013
Youthclubs3:Reading
Years1:2013–2017
Clubs1:Reading
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2011–2012
Clubs2:Hungerford Town (loan)
Years3:2012–2013
Clubs3:Bashley (loan)
Caps3:31
Goals3:0
Years4:2014
Clubs4:Gloucester City (loan)
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Years5:2014
Clubs5:Bath City (loan)
Caps5:3
Goals5:0
Years6:2014–2015
Clubs6:Basingstoke Town (loan)
Caps6:37
Goals6:0
Years7:2016
Clubs7:Peterborough United (loan)
Caps7:4
Goals7:0
Years8:2017
Clubs8:Luton Town (loan)
Caps8:8
Goals8:0
Years9:2017–2018
Clubs9:Barrow
Caps9:18
Goals9:0
Years10:2018
Clubs10:Swindon Town
Caps10:10
Goals10:0
Years11:2018–2020
Clubs11:Milton Keynes Dons
Caps11:6
Goals11:0
Years12:2020–2021
Clubs12:Wealdstone
Caps12:7
Goals12:0
Years13:2021–2023
Clubs13:Blackpool
Caps13:2
Goals13:0
Years14:2023
Clubs14:Doncaster Rovers (loan)
Caps14:2
Goals14:0
Years15:2023–
Clubs15:Morecambe
Caps15:12
Goals15:0
Club-Update:12:54, 17 May 2024 (UTC)

Stuart John Moore (born 8 September 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Morecambe.

He has previously played for Reading, Hungerford Town (loan), Bashley (loan), Gloucester City (loan), Bath City (loan), Basingstoke Town (loan), Peterborough United (loan), Luton Town (loan), Barrow, Swindon Town, Milton Keynes Dons, Wealdstone, Blackpool and Doncaster Rovers (loan).

Career

Reading

Born in Sandown, Isle of Wight,[2] Moore began his career in the youth system at Brading Town before moving to Portsmouth.[3] He then joined Reading in September 2011 at the age of 17 on a three-year scholarship, culminating with a one-year professional contract.[4] Moore joined Southern League Division One South & West club Hungerford Town on loan later that month.[5] He debuted in a replay against Weymouth in the FA Cup second qualifying round, in which he made a number of saves, with Hungerford losing 3–1.[6] The following season saw Moore loaned to Southern League Premier Division club Bashley, finishing the loan with 33 appearances.

On 17 February 2014, Moore joined Conference North club Gloucester City on a one-month loan.[7] He debuted a day later in a 3–1 defeat at home to Barrow. Moore returned to Reading after being recalled from his loan on 14 March, which he finished with four appearances.[8] He was then loaned to Conference South club Bath City on 27 March until the end of 2013–14.[9] Moore made his league debut on 5 April in a 2–1 victory at home to Eastbourne Borough. He was sent off in the 63rd minute of a 3–1 defeat away to Gosport Borough on 19 April for raising his arm in the direction of a Gosport player, which resulted in his suspension for Bath's final matches of the season.[10] Moore completed the loan spell with four appearances. He signed a new one-year contract with Reading ahead of 2014–15.[11] On 7 August 2014, Moore joined Conference South club Basingstoke Town on a season-long loan.[12] He debuted on 23 August in a 2–0 win at home to Hayes & Yeading United. Moore completed the loan spell with 48 appearances, which included both legs of the play-off semi-final defeat to Whitehawk, losing 2–1 on aggregate. He was named as Basingstoke's Player of the Year, voted for by the club's supporters.[13]

On 27 February 2016, Moore joined League One club Peterborough United on a 28-day emergency loan.[14] He debuted later that day in a 2–1 defeat at home to Swindon Town,[15] finishing the loan with four appearances. On 31 January 2017, Moore joined League Two club Luton Town on loan until the end of 2016–17.[16] He debuted later that day in Luton's 3–2 defeat at home to Cheltenham Town.[17] Moore played in both legs of the play-off semi-final defeat to Blackpool, losing 6–5 on aggregate,[18] [19] and completed the loan spell with 10 appearances. He left Reading at the end of 2016–17.[20]

Barrow

On 1 July 2017, Moore signed for National League club Barrow on a one-year contract.[21] He left the club by mutual consent on 22 January 2018, having made 18 appearances.[22]

Swindon Town

Moore signed for League Two club Swindon Town on 27 January 2018 on a contract until the end of 2017–18.[23] He was offered a new contract by Swindon at the end of the 2017–18 season.[24]

Milton Keynes Dons

On 2 August 2018, Moore signed for newly relegated League Two club Milton Keynes Dons.[25] Due to impressive performances, Moore temporarily became first choice goalkeeper for the club and made six league appearances during the successful 2018–19 promotion-winning season. After limited opportunities the following season, Moore was one of nine players released by Milton Keynes Dons.[26]

Wealdstone

In December 2020, Moore signed for National League club Wealdstone.[27] On 19 December 2020, Moore saved a 96th-minute penalty against Eastleigh to ensure a 4–3 victory and send Wealdstone to the 4th round of the FA Trophy.[28] Moore left the club on 30 January 2021.

Blackpool

On 26 February 2021, Moore joined League One side Blackpool on a contract until the end of the season.[29] He signed a one-year extension on 9 June 2021, with a clause for a possible additional twelve months.[30] On 18 March 2023, Moore joined Doncaster Rovers on an emergency loan deal, making his debut the same day away at Salford City.[31]

Morecambe

On 27 June 2023, Moore signed for recently relegated League Two club Morecambe on a one-year deal.[32] On 17 May 2024, he signed a new one-year contract with the option for a further year.[33]

Personal life

Moore is the brother of Coventry City goalkeeper Simon Moore.[34] Their father and grandfather were also goalkeepers.[35]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Reading2013–14Championship00000000
2014–15Championship000000
2015–16Championship00000000
2016–17Championship00000000
Total00000000
Bashley (loan)2012–13[36] Southern League Premier Division31020330
Gloucester City (loan)2013–14Conference North4040
Bath City (loan)2013–14[37] Conference South301040
Basingstoke Town (loan)2014–15Conference South3706050480
Peterborough United (loan)2015–16League One4040
Reading U232016–172020
Luton Town (loan)2016–17League Two8020100
Barrow2017–18[38] National League1800000180
Swindon Town2017–18League Two100100
Milton Keynes Dons2018–19League Two6000003090
2019–20League One0000204060
Total60002070150
Wealdstone2020–21National League70000070
Blackpool2020–21League One1000000010
2021–22Championship1000000010
Doncaster Rovers (loan)2022–23League Two2000000020
Morecambe2023–24League Two120001000130
Career total144060301901720

Honours

Reading U21

2013–14[39]

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL: Club retained and released lists published . English Football League . 23 June 2016 . 27 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Stuart Moore . 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 27 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Stuart Moore: Career history . UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database . 11 February 2017.
  4. News: Clare . Newman . Reading snap up Island keeper . Isle of Wight County Press . 9 September 2011 . 31 January 2017.
  5. News: Phil . Cannings . Hungerford head for Weymouth . Newbury Today . 29 September 2011 . 27 January 2018.
  6. News: Teenage hero left fighting solo battle . Newbury Today . 2 October 2011 . 27 January 2018.
  7. Web site: Football League trio sign for Tigers on loan . Gloucester City A.F.C. . 17 February 2014 . 11 February 2017.
  8. News: James . Young . Darren Mullings swaps Gloucester City for relegation rivals Oxford City . Gloucestershire Live . Cheltenham . 14 March 2014 . 11 February 2017 . 29 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200329042958/http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/darren-mullings-swaps-gloucester-city-relegation/story-20811345-detail/story.html . dead .
  9. News: Neil . Beck . Bath City sign Reading keeper Stuart Moore and much-travelled midfielder Danny Wring . Bath Chronicle . 28 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141223181245/http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/Bath-City-sign-Reading-keeper-Stuart-Moore/story-20878613-detail/story.html . 23 December 2014 . dead.
  10. News: Bath City unable to cope with 'direct and physical' Gosport . Somerset Live . Yeovil . 21 April 2014 . 11 February 2017.
  11. Web site: Youngsters pen new contracts . Reading F.C. . 1 July 2014 . 1 July 2017.
  12. Web site: Young goalkeepers head out on loan . Reading F.C. . 7 August 2014 . 1 July 2017.
  13. Web site: Ken . Gaunt . Stuart Moore – "best goalkeeper in the league by a long shot" . Basingstoke Town F.C. . 24 April 2015 . 27 January 2018.
  14. News: Stuart Moore: Peterborough sign Reading goalkeeper on loan . BBC Sport . 27 February 2016 . 11 February 2017.
  15. News: Peterborough United 1–2 Swindon Town . BBC Sport . 27 February 2016 . 27 February 2016.
  16. News: Luton Town: Matt Macey, Ollie Palmer & Stuart Moore join League Two club . BBC Sport . 31 January 2017 . 11 February 2017.
  17. News: Mike . Simmonds . Frustration as Hatters fail to make inroads with Robins defeat . Luton Today . 31 January 2017 . 27 January 2018.
  18. News: Nathan . Middleton . Blackpool 3–2 Luton Town . BBC Sport . 14 May 2017 . 18 May 2017.
  19. News: Brendon . Mitchell . Luton Town 3–3 Blackpool (agg: 5–6) . BBC Sport . 18 May 2017 . 18 May 2017.
  20. Web site: Club offer contracts to young talent . Reading F.C. . 12 May 2017 . 1 July 2017.
  21. Web site: Bluebirds land top goalkeeper . Barrow A.F.C. . 1 July 2017 . 1 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170703005640/http://barrowafc.com/bluebirds-land-top-goalkeeper/# . 3 July 2017 . dead . dmy-all .
  22. News: Goalkeeper Stuart Moore and forward Adi Yussuf leave National League side Barrow . BBC Sport . 22 January 2018 . 27 January 2018.
  23. News: Stuart Moore: Swindon sign goalkeeper on free transfer until end of season . BBC Sport . 27 January 2018 . 27 January 2018.
  24. Web site: Luke Norris: Swindon Town extend striker's contract. 16 May 2018. 16 May 2018. BBC Sport.
  25. Web site: Stuart Moore: Milton Keynes Dons sign former Swindon Town goalkeeper . BBC Sport . 2 August 2018 . 15 August 2018 .
  26. Web site: Moore-Taylor and Reeves among the NINE released by MK Dons . Milton Keynes Citizen . 21 June 2020 . 23 July 2020 .
  27. Web site: Stones sign keeper Moore. Wealdstone F.C. . 1 December 2020 . 1 December 2020 .
  28. Web site: Wealdstone 4-3 Eastleigh - Match Report. 19 December 2020.
  29. https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2021/february/seasiders-confirm-signing-of-stuart-moore/ "Seasiders Confirm Signing of Stuart Moore"
  30. https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2021/june/stuart-moore-signs-new-contract/ "Stuart Moore signs new contract"
  31. Web site: Stuart Moore signs on emergency loan deal . 2023-03-18 . www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk . en-gb.
  32. Web site: The Shrimps add Moore. www.morecambefc.com. 27 June 2023. 1 July 2023.
  33. Web site: Stu signs up!. www.morecambefc.com. 17 May 2024. 17 May 2024.
  34. Web site: Basingstoke borrow Reading keepers . Pitchero Non-League . 8 August 2014 . 27 January 2018.
  35. The Preview Show, 15 October 2021 – Tangerine TV, Blackpool F.C.
  36. Web site: Player profiles: Stuart Moore . Aylesbury United F.C. . 11 February 2017.
  37. Web site: Bath City: 2013–14 . Bath City F.C. . https://web.archive.org/web/20170412204345/http://bathcityfc.com/archive_1314.htm . 12 April 2017 . dead.
  38. Web site: S. Moore . Soccerway . Perform Group . 27 January 2018.
  39. Web site: Cup winners! . Reading F.C. . 19 April 2014 . 1 July 2017.