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'Total shambles' as Rangers make new Moore announcement while transfer saga drags on

Alex is a lifelong Sunderland supporter who's been reporting on Mackem News since April 2025. Indeed, he started working for Breaking Media in April and has since graduated from St Mary's University as a NCTJ Gold Standard-accredited journalist, having completed his Master's degree in Sports Journalism. Alex previously worked for Football League World and has featured on the Roker Report, providing his opinion on all things Sunderland. While getting to the games is tricky, given his job, one of the highlights of his life was watching (and crying) as the Black Cats defeated Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium last season.

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11 Aug 2025, 6:45 am

Rangers may have signed Mikey Moore some time ago, but he has yet to make his debut.

Moore officially joined the Ibrox club on a season-long loan from Tottenham on 1 August, and the Gers have played three matches since then.

There has been a delay in the teenager representing the Light Blues because, as a minor under FIFA rules, his loan requires international clearance, which has not yet been completed.

Now, the Bears have made an announcement on Moore as his transfer saga continues to drag.

The winger is waiting for his debut (Credit: Imago)

Rangers wish Moore well on landmark day for winger

Rangers are set to play Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League to cement their place in the next round of qualifying on Tuesday.

While several new signings are primed to play against the Czech side, Moore will not be one of them.

However, the winger should soon play for Russell Martin's side as Monday marks his 18th birthday.

Competition	Appearances	Goals	Assists
Premier League	10	0	1
Europa League	5	1	1
FA Cup	2	0	0
EFL Cup	2	0	0

Moore made an impact with the little minutes he had

The Glasgow outfit wished the teenager a happy birthday on their X account above an image of him in the Ibrox dressing room (11 August).

However, the post was met by criticism aimed at the governing bodies by Four Lads Had A Dream.

They said: "Should really help our governing bodies who have handled this by going ‘If we take long enough around the protocols, he’ll turn 18 anyway’.

"A total shambles as per usual. Happy Birthday, young man."

Should really help our governing bodies who have handled this by going

‘If we take long enough around the protocols he’ll turn 18 anyway’ a total shambles as per usual

Happy Birthday young man 👏🏻
— Four Lads Had A Dream (@4ladshadadream) August 11, 2025

Moore poised for breakthrough season at Ibrox

Moore and Rangers will want to put this fiasco behind them when the teenager finally graces the Ibrox turf.

The winger has shown glimpses of talent at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, particularly in European competition.

However, a starting berth for Spurs was always going to be a challenge, given the signings they are looking to make this summer.

The Lilywhites have already acquired Mohammed Kudus and are now in talks to sign Man City winger Savinho.

During his time in North London, the 18-year-old demonstrated how progressive he is with the ball and looks to drive forward whenever possible.

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Given the opportunities he should have in Glasgow, Moore can enjoy a breakthrough season in Scotland.

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