Karl Moore
Encyclopedia
Karl Moore is an Irish
footballer playing for the League of Ireland Premier Division side Shamrock Rovers
.
Karl began his career at his local side St Kevins Boys. At the age of 16 he decided to cross the water and join Manchester City
after the Eastlands outfit offered him a deal following a successful trial.
Moore was part of the Manchester City youth side beaten 3–2 by Liverpool
in the final of the FA Youth Cup
in 2006. On 29 August 2008 he went out on loan from Manchester City to Millwall
until January 2009
and made his début for the London club the very next day in Millwall's 2–1 home win against Huddersfield Town
. He went on to make a total of nine appearances for the Lions during his loan spell there.
Moore plays primarily as a left/right winger but has been known to be very capable at filling in at various other positions. Moore is known well for his speed whilst dribbling and his delivery. He has represented his country at every level from 'Under 15' up to and including 'Under 21
'.
On 8 June 2010, Karl was released along with Martin Petrov
, Sylvinho, Jack Redshaw
and Benjani
.
In August that year, Moore returned home to join University College Dublin AFC in a bid to regain fitness and match sharpness as he stepped up his return from injury. Karl made his League of Ireland debut for UCD AFC in a game against Sligo Rovers
as a late substitute and soon became a regular with the students. Karl left UCD AFC at the end of the 2010 season, despite being asked to stay on.
In February 2011 Karl signed a one year deal with Connacht outfit Galway United
, although there was also interest from several other League of Ireland clubs.
It was rumoured, on 12 June 2011, that Moore may make a return to British football, with SPL
club Motherwell
understood to be leading the chase for his signature.
, after leaving Galway United due to financial troubles at the club http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/2086-hoops-sign-karl-moore.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
footballer playing for the League of Ireland Premier Division side Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
.
Karl began his career at his local side St Kevins Boys. At the age of 16 he decided to cross the water and join Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
after the Eastlands outfit offered him a deal following a successful trial.
Moore was part of the Manchester City youth side beaten 3–2 by Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
in the final of the FA Youth Cup
FA Youth Cup
The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
in 2006. On 29 August 2008 he went out on loan from Manchester City to Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
until January 2009
and made his début for the London club the very next day in Millwall's 2–1 home win against Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
. He went on to make a total of nine appearances for the Lions during his loan spell there.
Moore plays primarily as a left/right winger but has been known to be very capable at filling in at various other positions. Moore is known well for his speed whilst dribbling and his delivery. He has represented his country at every level from 'Under 15' up to and including 'Under 21
Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team
The Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team, is the national under-21 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial European Under-21 Football Championship and has competed since 1978.-Competition...
'.
On 8 June 2010, Karl was released along with Martin Petrov
Martin Petrov
Martin Petyov Petrov is a Bulgarian footballer, currently playing for Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League.-Club career:Petrov began his career for Botev Vratsa...
, Sylvinho, Jack Redshaw
Jack Redshaw
Jack Redshaw , is a footballer who plays as a forward for Altrincham.-Career:Redshaw started his career at Manchester City signing with the clubs academy at aged nine, He signed his first professional deal with the club aged 18...
and Benjani
Benjani Mwaruwari
Benjamin Mwaruwari , known as Benjani, is a Zimbabwean footballer who currently plays for Portsmouth in the Football League Championship, where he plays as a striker....
.
In August that year, Moore returned home to join University College Dublin AFC in a bid to regain fitness and match sharpness as he stepped up his return from injury. Karl made his League of Ireland debut for UCD AFC in a game against Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers F.C.
Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at...
as a late substitute and soon became a regular with the students. Karl left UCD AFC at the end of the 2010 season, despite being asked to stay on.
In February 2011 Karl signed a one year deal with Connacht outfit Galway United
Galway United
Galway United F.C. was founded as Galway Rovers in 1937. They are a football club currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division, the top tier of the Irish football....
, although there was also interest from several other League of Ireland clubs.
It was rumoured, on 12 June 2011, that Moore may make a return to British football, with SPL
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
understood to be leading the chase for his signature.
Shamrock Rovers
However, on the 3rd of August, it was announced that Karl had signed for Airtricity League Champions, Shamrock RoversShamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
, after leaving Galway United due to financial troubles at the club http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/2086-hoops-sign-karl-moore.