Give Mikey Moore a Break

There’s been a lot of noise about Mikey Moore lately, and honestly I can’t see why. He’s come in, puts the graft in every game, shows neat stuff on the ball and looks like he’s trying to make things happen. That should count for something, yet some fans seem to be sniffing for faults rather than appreciating the effort.

Effort and intent matter

To be fair, not every signing explodes with goals and assists from day one. Football isn’t a highlight reel contest. What you want from players early on is attitude and willingness to improve, and Moore ticks those boxes. He’s not hiding from responsibility and he’s not shirking the dirty work. For me that’s worth backing, even if the end product hasn’t arrived in floods yet.

Fees and pathways aren’t the whole story

Some folk point to a rumoured £15m fee as if the player is somehow at fault for market chatter. He didn’t set any price. Others say he’s blocking younger players like Finlay Curtis. That’s a fair debate to have, but where was the same outrage when Kent, Tillman, Sima, Cortes or Skov Olsen arrived and similarly affected pathways? Players come and take spots all the time. Singling Moore out feels unfair and inconsistent.

Appreciate what’s on offer

We’re trying to challenge for the title and negativity doesn’t help. A couple of lads — Moore and Barron among them — have been giving it laldy on the pitch. Maybe stop scanning for faults and recognise who’s actually putting in a shift. Whether he stays, goes, or heads out on loan again, let’s give the man credit for what he brings rather than piling on for reasons that don’t stack up.

Written by Thestigno1: 28 May 2026