Tottenham fans have been left disappointed for Mikey Moore after the young winger suffered another setback during what was becoming an exciting spell for him at Rangers.
Moore, who has always shown the attitude and passion of someone fully committed to Spurs, picked up a muscle injury last month that has now ruled him out until late December. It is an unfortunate twist for a player who was finally starting to show exactly why so many people at the club rate him so highly.
Tottenham expert and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham expressed how gutted he felt about the situation, explaining that Moore was beginning to hit the kind of form that makes these interruptions so irritating for everyone involved.
Before the injury, Moore seemed to be on the verge of something special. He was getting regular minutes in Scotland, playing two to three games a week, and he was expected to feature heavily in all of them.
With every appearance, his confidence grew stronger. He had scored, he looked lively, and the support from both Spurs fans and the Rangers faithful was growing louder.
Wenham made it clear that the injury felt particularly frustrating because the winger had turned a corner and looked ready to explode, but at the same time, setbacks like this are part of the game.
Moore did not arrive in the Scottish Premiership flying straight out of the blocks, but like many young players adjusting to a new environment, he needed a bit of time to find his rhythm. Just before his injury, he had begun to settle in beautifully.
He started three league games in a row, made nine league appearances overall, and even contributed with both a goal and an assist. Those numbers tell part of the story, but what stood out most was the eye test.
Moore looked confident every time he received the ball, gliding past defenders effortlessly and creating chances with his sharp movement and clever footwork.
Rangers improved whenever he was on the pitch, and opponents struggled to contain him when he picked up speed down the wing.
Now, he faces about a month on the sidelines, and the challenge will be finding a way back into Philippe Rohl’s team once he returns to full fitness. Competition will be tough, and missing a stretch of games always carries the risk of losing momentum.
But Moore has never lacked natural ability, and his talent is far too strong to be dimmed by a short absence. He has the kind of quality that allows players to bounce back quickly, especially at his age.
With the right support and patience, he should have no problem reclaiming his place and continuing the promising path he was carving out before this interruption.
For now, Spurs and Rangers fans alike will hope his recovery goes smoothly, because Mikey Moore has already shown that he has something special, and it is only a matter of time before he picks up where he left off.
