Mikey Moore joined Rangers on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer and the move has not gone to plan for the 18-year-old.
Mikey Moore made 19 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur last season, but the decision was made to send him out on loan ahead of the new campaign. The teenager joined Rangers where he had the chance to gain his first experience of the Champions League.
This did not go to plan for Moore, as the Gers were smashed 9-1 on aggregate by Club Brugge in the play-offs round of qualifying. Their Europa League campaign has been no better, with defeats suffered against Genk and Sturm Graz.
The troubles experienced by Rangers do not stop there. Russell Martin was fired on Sunday following a 1-1 draw with Premiership newcomers Falkirk.
The result leaves Rangers eight in the league, nine points off their bitter rivals and 11 points behind Hearts, who currently lead the way in Scotland.
Tottenham could recall Mikey Moore from Rangers in January
Rangers are a club in crisis, but Moore is also struggling on an individual level. The winger has been slammed by supporters of the Glasgow team for his performances.
This has been reflected in Martin’s team selections because Moore has been in and out of the first-team. He has only made three starts in the Scottish Premiership and was only brought on as a sub during the club’s most recent European fixture. As a result, Spurs are worried and could even consider cutting Moore’s loan move short.
Grame Bailey told TBR Football: “The club are concerned, like when any loan player is not playing. It is not so much the club he is at, that is not their business, whether a loan club is doing well, their only concern is the player.
“He could be back at the club in January, but that is the same with any loan player; they are assessing it.”
Moore could be given a fresh start at Rangers
Anyone who has seen Moore play for Rangers will know there is a reason why he is being criticised for his displays. However, he has not been playing senior football all that long and a new manager could be exactly what he needs to get back on track in Scotland.
Steven Gerrard has been linked with a return to Rangers. He is the only manager to have won the Premiership at the club since before their liquidation in 2012, which saw them drop three divisions.
The former Liverpool captain could help steady the ship at Rangers and help Moore find his feet in Glasgow. As yet, nothing is confirmed, but there is still time for the winger to make something of himself ahead of his Tottenham return.
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