Editing Craig Moore (section)

===Rangers (second spell)===
On 31 March 1999, Moore returned to Rangers after the South London club defaulted on transfer payments.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers seek SFA help to obtain #1.2m from Palace|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12018906.rangers-seek-sfa-help-to-obtain-12m-from-palace/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=11 March 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Make or break time looms for Wilson|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12016607.make-or-break-time-looms-for-wilson/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=27 March 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Advocaat ready to discuss extension to his contract|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12017272.advocaat-ready-to-discuss-extension-to-his-contract/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=1 April 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Prior to the move, he was linked with a move to [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] and [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], but the wage issues prevented his move to Birmingham City.<ref>{{cite news|title=Clark asks Scotland coach to give Main a cap chance|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12343421.clark-asks-scotland-coach-to-give-main-a-cap-chance/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=24 February 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=A year's a long time in soccer|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6483430.a-years-a-longtime-in-soccer/|website=News Shopper|date=27 February 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore scored on his return, in a 3–1 lost against St. Johnstone on 4 April 1999.<ref>{{cite news|title=Saints alive as jaded-looking Rangers fall at Perth hurdle Moore scores on comeback but it is not a happy return as Ibrox side's Premier lead is cut to six points|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12016707.saints-alive-as-jaded-looking-rangers-fall-at-perth-hurdle-moore-scores-on-comeback-but-it-is-not-a-happy-return-as-ibrox-sides-premier-lead-is-cut-to-six-points/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=5 April 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, his return was short–lived when he suffered a knee injury after colliding a teammate and was out for the rest of the 1998–99 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Red hot for the Blues Hendry return is vital after Moore blow|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12011935.red-hot-for-the-blues-hendry-return-is-vital-after-moore-blow/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=10 April 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Australian and German welcome fight for places|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12357570.australian-and-german-welcome-fight-for-places/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=16 July 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> With his return to Rangers, Moore went on to make twelve appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

Ahead of the 1999–00 season, Moore recovered from his injury and was featured in a number of friendly matches for Rangers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Advocaat seems content as Rangers avoid loss in Voss Ibrox squad's quality makes all the difference against tough-tackling Norwegians|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12361012.advocaat-seems-content-as-rangers-avoid-loss-in-voss-ibrox-squads-quality-makes-all-the-difference-against-tough-tackling-norwegians/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=15 July 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Surprise-guy Durie ready to play through pain barrier Ibrox striker returns with a quick-fire double after eight months on the sidelines|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12357751.surprise-guy-durie-ready-to-play-through-pain-barrier-ibrox-striker-returns-with-a-quick-fire-double-after-eight-months-on-the-sidelines/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=19 July 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Fruitful night to be a Fergie at Ibrox|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12279827.fruitful-night-to-be-a-fergie-at-ibrox/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=22 July 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He helped the club qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stage by beating [[FC Haka]] and [[Parma Calcio 1913|Parma]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Mols is the main man in romp for Rangers Amoruso sets ball rolling for Ibrox side and Haka coach is made to eat pre-match words|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12279558.mols-is-the-main-man-in-romp-for-rangers-amoruso-sets-ball-rolling-for-ibrox-side-and-haka-coach-is-made-to-eat-pre-match-words/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=29 July 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers' eyes on Parma Minds elsewhere but Haka are easily beaten to set up showdown with Italians|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12276854.rangers-eyes-on-parma-minds-elsewhere-but-haka-are-easily-beaten-to-set-up-showdown-with-italians/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=5 August 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers put Parma in the shade|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/417699.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=12 August 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers in Parmadise Ibrox heroes join the elite|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12269245.rangers-in-parmadise-ibrox-heroes-join-the-elite/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=26 August 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore continued to regain his first team place under the management of [[Dick Advocaat]], forming a partnership with [[Lorenzo Amoruso]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hendry resigns himself to ending time as a Ranger Scotland captain confirms he may have to move to save international career|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12362572.hendry-resigns-himself-to-ending-time-as-a-ranger-scotland-captain-confirms-he-may-have-to-move-to-save-international-career/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=7 July 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Italians join in praise of Little General's battle plans|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12270547.italians-join-in-praise-of-little-generals-battle-plans/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=27 August 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=A bold step into the unknown THE HOME FRONT: A stiff challenge for a revamped Rangers team|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12248595.a-bold-step-into-the-unknown-the-home-front-a-stiff-challenge-for-a-revamped-rangers-team/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=14 September 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Moore is the key to keeping door locked|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12204909.moore-is-the-key-to-keeping-door-locked/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=25 November 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Advocaat happier as injury toll eases Rangers trio pass fitness test|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12203474.advocaat-happier-as-injury-toll-eases-rangers-trio-pass-fitness-test/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=6 December 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref><ref name="Moore Viduka"/> On 15 September 1999, he scored an own goal, in a 2–0 lost against [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] in the UEFA Champions League group stage.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers join big guns but find they are still small fry Champions League pain in Spain as Moore's own goal sets Valencia on road to victory|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12249083.rangers-join-big-guns-but-find-they-are-still-small-fry-champions-league-pain-in-spain-as-moores-own-goal-sets-valencia-on-road-to-victory/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=16 September 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> A month later on 26 October 1999, Moore scored his first goal of the season in the club’s return leg against Valencia, losing 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lost opportunity at Ibrox as Valencia take the points Amoruso lapses once more as Advocaat's men leave their supporters feeling blue|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12208725.lost-opportunity-at-ibrox-as-valencia-take-the-points-amoruso-lapses-once-more-as-advocaats-men-leave-their-supporters-feeling-blue/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=27 October 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> His performance was praised by manager Advocaat, who believed to be "the only Rangers player who performed anywhere close to personal equilibrium" and justified his action on choosing him over [[Colin Hendry]].<ref>{{cite news|title=At last, Jeffrey hears that sweet sound of acceptance Substitute changes tune of Rugby Park groaners|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12210645.at-last-jeffrey-hears-that-sweet-sound-of-acceptance-substitute-changes-tune-of-rugby-park-groaners/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=18 October 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Betrayers get a real mouthful from Lionel|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12205640.betrayers-get-a-real-mouthful-from-lionel/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=27 November 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He scored his second goal of the season, in a 5–0 win against Aberdeen on 22 January 2000.<ref>{{cite news|title=Numan happy to join in goal spree|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12218797.numan-happy-to-join-in-goal-spree/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=24 January 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> A month later on 19 February 2000, Moore scored his third goal of the season, in a 1–0 win against [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Negri back to remedy Advocaat's striking ills|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12217150.negri-back-to-remedy-advocaats-striking-ills/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=21 February 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, he suffered a knee injury that saw him out for two months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Advocaat rewarded for show of faith|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12225467.advocaat-rewarded-for-show-of-faith/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=20 March 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=The Last Chance Saloon|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12198820.the-last-chance-saloon/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=25 March 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Our best has yet to come McCann warns the rest|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12198343.our-best-has-yet-to-come-mccann-warns-the-rest/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=1 April 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Prior to this, Moore faced injury and suspension setbacks halfway through the 1999–00 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=#4m Mols shows he has the killer touch Dutch striker is different class, says Jefferies|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12274853.4m-mols-shows-he-has-the-killer-touch-dutch-striker-is-different-class-says-jefferies/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=9 August 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Injuries are sore point for Rangers|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12203069.injuries-are-sore-point-for-rangers/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=1 December 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Dodds is ready to give new side a lift|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12201847.dodds-is-ready-to-give-new-side-a-lift/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=11 December 1999|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Hearts threat to Ritchie signing|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12214781.hearts-threat-to-ritchie-signing/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=8 February 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> While on the sidelined, he was nominated for the [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year]], but lost out to Viduka.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers head lists for player awards|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12195367.rangers-head-lists-for-player-awards/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=15 April 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Viduka lands the players' award|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12187835.viduka-lands-the-players-award/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=1 May 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/20000501/395/0025 | title = Viduka's consolation prize | newspaper = [[The Scotsman]] | date = 1 May 2000 | access-date = 1 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] }}</ref> But Moore made his return to the starting line–up in the [[2000 Scottish Cup final|Scottish Cup final]] against Aberdeen and played 71 minutes before being substituted, in a 4–0 win to add a double.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dodds double crushes Saints|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/scottish_premier/724036.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=24 April 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers profit from Dons' misery|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/766648.stm|website=BBC News|date=27 May 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=How the final was won and lost|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12238809.how-the-final-was-won-and-lost/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=29 May 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> At the end of the 1999–00 season, he went on to make thirty–nine appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2000–01 season, Moore was emerged as the favourite to take over the captain armband at Rangers after the injuries of Amoruso and [[Arthur Numan]], as well as, the first choice centre–back with [[Bert Konterman]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Captaincy would be a fitting reward for Moore|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12182762.captaincy-would-be-a-fitting-reward-for-moore/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=15 July 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ritchie admits he's itching to start Ibrox life from scratch New boy's #50 fine just adds insult to injury following an own goal and penalty mistake on Rangers' tour|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12183014.ritchie-admits-hes-itching-to-start-ibrox-life-from-scratch-new-boys-50-fine-just-adds-insult-to-injury-following-an-own-goal-and-penalty-mistake-on-rangers-tour/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=17 July 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He captained his first match for the club against [[FBK Kaunas|Žalgiris Kaunas]] in the second round qualifier of the UEFA Champions League, in a 4–1 win on 26 July 2000.<ref>{{cite news|title=A hard day's night for Rangers|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12182682.a-hard-days-night-for-rangers/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=27 July 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, Moore suffered a knee injury once again and was eventually sidelined for seven months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Amoruso is back to lead Rangers' title challenge|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12183451.amoruso-is-back-to-lead-rangers-title-challenge/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=29 July 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Advocaat says Strachan was wrong to go public on deals|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12185777.advocaat-says-strachan-was-wrong-to-go-public-on-deals/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=12 August 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Advocaat concerned over team's defensive blunders|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12163947.advocaat-concerned-over-teams-defensive-blunders/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=11 September 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Murray hands out #2m gift|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12231769.murray-hands-out-2m-gift/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=18 November 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Amoruso transfer on brink of collapse|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12159188.amoruso-transfer-on-brink-of-collapse/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=3 January 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Due to his injury, this was considered "as a contributory factor" to Rangers’ struggles throughout the 2000–01 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=No Headline Present|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12163462.no-headline-present/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=9 September 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=No Headline Present|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12234977.no-headline-present/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=11 November 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title= Moore's injury worries continue|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12232217.moores-injury-worries-continue/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=15 November 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He spent months at training in order to regain his fitness while recovering from a knee injury.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore eyes Euro return|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12156572.moore-eyes-euro-return/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=4 October 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Numan insists discipline is not a problem for Rangers|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12155133.numan-insists-discipline-is-not-a-problem-for-rangers/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=19 January 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Record signing hobbles off in friendly as Moore promises he will go with the flow|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12154852.record-signing-hobbles-off-in-friendly-as-moore-promises-he-will-go-with-the-flow/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=20 January 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore made his first appearances for the club in seven months, playing in the right–back and setting up a goal for [[Tore André Flo]], who scored twice, in a 2–0 win on 3 March 2001.<ref>{{cite news|title=Flo turns jeers to cheers Porrini also happy to hear those songs of praise after verbal abuse|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12229589.flo-turns-jeers-to-cheers-porrini-also-happy-to-hear-those-songs-of-praise-after-verbal-abuse/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=5 March 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, his return was short–lived when he was sent–off for a second bookable offence, in a 2–0 lost against [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]] on 14 March 2001.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore sent off as Dens men complete Tayside double over Ibrox strugglers Dundee on a cakewalk|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12180843.moore-sent-off-as-dens-men-complete-tayside-double-over-ibrox-strugglers-dundee-on-a-cakewalk/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=15 March 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> After not playing for a month due to his international commitment, Moore returned to the starting line–up against Celtic on 29 April 2001 and played the whole game, in a 3–0 lost.<ref>{{cite news|title=Advocaat drops Australian duo|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12170307.advocaat-drops-australian-duo/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=20 April 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Celtic crush Rangers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/1297276.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=29 April 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> At the end of the 2000–01 season, he made six appearances in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2001–02 season, Moore began a contract negotiation with Rangers, while also maintaining his fitness in hopes of regaining his first team place.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fully fit Moore looking ahead|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12181739.fully-fit-moore-looking-ahead/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=21 June 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Amoruso looks set to join Moore in signing new deal|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12177564.amoruso-looks-set-to-join-moore-in-signing-new-deal/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=2 July 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He started in the club’s first five matches of the season, including a victories against [[NK Maribor]] in the second round of the UEFA Champions League qualifier that send Rangers through to the next round.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers go with the Flo Norwegian's double sets up a straightforward second leg at Ibrox|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12176339.rangers-go-with-the-flo-norwegians-double-sets-up-a-straightforward-second-leg-at-ibrox/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=26 July 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Caniggia finishes off Maribor|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1463453.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=1 August 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=looks at what may prevent Rangers from progressing to the Champions League|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12172900.looks-at-what-may-prevent-rangers-from-progressing-to-the-champions-league/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=6 August 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> After not playing for a month, he made his return to the starting line–up and helped the club kept a clean sheet, in a 3–0 win against Motherwell on 16 September 2001.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hard labour for Rangers|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12145290.hard-labour-for-rangers/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=17 September 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore regained his first team place, reuniting with his centre–back partner, Amoruso despite facing injuries and international commitment along the way.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers' Shota at glory Arveladze, Ball catch the eye with fine debuts|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12141229.rangers-shota-at-glory-arveladze-ball-catch-the-eye-with-fine-debuts/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=10 October 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title='Cavaliers' upset Advocaat|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12140346.cavaliers-upset-advocaat/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=19 October 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Vidmar set to turn his back on Ibrox|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12135483.vidmar-set-to-turn-his-back-on-ibrox/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=8 November 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=No exodus from Ibrox as McLeish stands firm Strikers Mols and Flo going nowhere|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12242294.no-exodus-from-ibrox-as-mcleish-stands-firm-strikers-mols-and-flo-going-nowhere/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=26 December 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Whether a front man or a ball-winner, Ibrox manager knows that his first recruit must make an immediate impact McLeish task is to find the right signing|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12226535.whether-a-front-man-or-a-ball-winner-ibrox-manager-knows-that-his-first-recruit-must-make-an-immediate-impact-mcleish-task-is-to-find-the-right-signing/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=1 January 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, he received a red card for a second bookable offence, in a 2–2 draw against Motherwell on 15 December 2001.<ref>{{cite news|title=Referee puts McLeish in a spot Young's penalty decision wrong but Moore deserved to see red|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12245031.referee-puts-mcleish-in-a-spot-youngs-penalty-decision-wrong-but-moore-deserved-to-see-red/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=17 December 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> After serving a one match suspension, Moore made amends for his return when he scored a header, in a 3–0 win against Hibernian on 26 December 2001.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gers hold off heated Hibs|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/1729193.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=26 December 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> On 2 February 2002, Moore scored his second goal of the season with another header, which turned out to be a winning goal, in a 2–1 win against Dundee.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers comeback breaks Dundee|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/1794906.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=2 February 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, his joy was short–lived when he suffered a hamstring injury after colliding with [[Stefan Klos]] and was substituted at half time, in a 2–1 win against Celtic in the semi–final of the Scottish Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Konterman kills Celtic's dream|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/cis_ins_cup/1800034.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=5 February 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> After the match, Moore was eventually sidelined for two months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Murray: Rangers won't buy until summer|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12166231.murray-rangers-wont-buy-until-summer/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=7 February 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Viking say defender Tihinen will not be a loan Ranger|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12143895.viking-say-defender-tihinen-will-not-be-a-loan-ranger/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=8 February 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Amoruso rues the loss to Feyenoord|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12245998.amoruso-rues-the-loss-to-feyenoord/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=13 April 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> It wasn’t until on 27 April 2002 when he made return from injury, starting the whole game, in a 2–0 win against Aberdeen.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fit-again players may give McLeish a final headache More questions than answers for the Rangers manager as his team prepare for Hampden showdown|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11965316.fit-again-players-may-give-mcleish-a-final-headache-more-questions-than-answers-for-the-rangers-manager-as-his-team-prepare-for-hampden-showdown/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=29 April 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore started in the [[2002 Scottish Cup final|Scottish Cup final]] against Celtic and helped Rangers win 3–2.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers win Old Firm final|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/1966673.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=4 May 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> On 12 May 2002, he scored his third goal of the season, in a 1–1 draw against Dunfermline Athletic.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pars hold Rangers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/1980797.stm|website=The Herald Scotland|date=12 May 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> At the end of the 2001–02 season, Moore went on to make twenty–nine appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.

In the 2002–03 season, Moore regained his first team place at Rangers, reuniting with his centre–back partner, Amoruso once again.<ref>{{cite news|title=Television interference gives McLeish headache Fans getting raw deal over fixture swops, says manager|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11912543.television-interference-gives-mcleish-headache-fans-getting-raw-deal-over-fixture-swops-says-manager/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=26 October 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=No silver whining as Calderwood knows cup is chance to bridge gap Dunfermline not running scared of McLeish's men|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11912609.no-silver-whining-as-calderwood-knows-cup-is-chance-to-bridge-gap-dunfermline-not-running-scared-of-mcleishs-men/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=7 November 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Der Goalie has opposing strikers in a flap Goram gone but new No.1 has won place in the hearts of the Ibrox faithful, says Darryl Broadfoot|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11907759.der-goalie-has-opposing-strikers-in-a-flap-goram-gone-but-new-no1-has-won-place-in-the-hearts-of-the-ibrox-faithful-says-darryl-broadfoot/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=26 December 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He helped the club’s defence kept six consecutive clean sheets in the league between 25 August 2002 and 28 September 2002.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers too good for Dons|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2212096.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=25 August 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers destroy Dunfermline|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2226713.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=1 September 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers beat Hearts to go top|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2249256.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=11 September 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers make Livi pay|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2254781.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=13 September 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers ease Thistle aside|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2270606.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=20 September 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers stroll to win over Terrors|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2284033.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=28 September 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However during that time, Moore found himself in an injury on two occasions in the first two months in the season, but managed to recovery quickly.<ref>{{cite news|title=McLeish blasts players' attitude Ibrox men fail to produce 'positive reaction' after bad start|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11963566.mcleish-blasts-players-attitude-ibrox-men-fail-to-produce-positive-reaction-after-bad-start/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=18 September 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=McLeish bemoans refereeing 'mistake' after Rangers crash out Moore injury adds to Ibrox manager's worries ahead of Old Firm encounter|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11914519.mcleish-bemoans-refereeing-mistake-after-rangers-crash-out-moore-injury-adds-to-ibrox-managers-worries-ahead-of-old-firm-encounter/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=4 October 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He then scored two goals in two matches between 27 October 2002 and 2 November 2002 against [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] and Dundee.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gers sweep Killie aside|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2357673.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=27 October 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Gers ease Dundee aside|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2375175.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=2 November 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore started every matches in the 2002–03 season until he suffered an injury that saw him missed two matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Konterman lends his weight to calls for peace|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11910849.konterman-lends-his-weight-to-calls-for-peace/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=16 November 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore then returned to the starting line–up against Dunfermline Athletic on 23 November 2002 and helped Rangers win 3–2.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers subdue 10-man Pars|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2498707.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=23 November 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Two weeks later on 7 December 2002, he scored his third goal of the season, in another 3–2 win against rivals, Celtic.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gers win Old Firm thriller|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2546855.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=7 December 2002|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore scored his fourth goal of the season, in a 3–0 win against [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]] in a third round of the Scottish Cup on 25 January 2003.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sea breeze for Rangers Arbroath swept away with little difficulty|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11905458.sea-breeze-for-rangers-arbroath-swept-away-with-little-difficulty/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=27 January 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He played a significant role in the [[2003 Scottish League Cup final|Scottish League Cup final]] against rivals, Celtic by setting up the club’s second goal of the game for [[Peter Løvenkrands]], in a 2–1 win to win the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers retain CIS Cup|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/2853133.stm|website=The Herald Scotland|date=16 March 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> On the last game of the season, Moore helped Rangers win the league after beating Dunfermline Athletic 6–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers win to clinch title|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2932016.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=25 May 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers crowned SPL champions|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2936822.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=26 May 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Six days later on 31 May 2003, he helped the club win the [[2003 Scottish Cup final|Scottish Cup final]] by beating Dundee 1–0, achieving a domestic treble.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers complete Treble|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/2946904.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=31 May 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Reviewing his performance, [[The Herald (Glasgow)|The Herald]] said: "Moore often an unsung hero but he was sorely missed in defence when he was out injured. A consistent and powerful defender, he always tries to do the simple things well."<ref>{{cite news|title=Time for plaudits all round as the curtain falls on a thriller When will we see its like again?|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11985623.time-for-plaudits-all-round-as-the-curtain-falls-on-a-thriller-when-will-we-see-its-like-again/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=26 May 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> At the end of the 2002–03 season, Moore went on to make forty–four appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2003–04 season, Moore was expecting to make himself available in the first team under the management of [[Alex McLeish]] and also appointed as a new captain following the departure of [[Barry Ferguson]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore steps unblinking into the spotlight All eyes on Australian after the departure of Amoruso|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11986545.moore-steps-unblinking-into-the-spotlight-all-eyes-on-australian-after-the-departure-of-amoruso/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=16 July 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Arveladze to the rescue again Arteta struts his stuff to prove there can be life after Ferguson as United make Rangers fight all the way|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12534487.arveladze-to-the-rescue-again-arteta-struts-his-stuff-to-prove-there-can-be-life-after-ferguson-as-united-make-rangers-fight-all-the-way/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=1 September 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, he suffered a hamstring injury during a 1–1 draw against [[F.C. Copenhagen|Copenhagen]] in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third round, and was sidelined for a month.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers walking Euro tightrope McLeish says his side must improve to progress|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12535240.rangers-walking-euro-tightrope-mcleish-says-his-side-must-improve-to-progress/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=14 August 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers back to winning woes McLeish sweats after injuries to key players|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12534470.rangers-back-to-winning-woes-mcleish-sweats-after-injuries-to-key-players/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=18 August 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Socceroo Moore faces wait for Gers armband|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2003-09-26/socceroo-moore-faces-wait-for-gers-armband/1484520|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=26 September 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> On 27 September 2003, Moore made his return from injury, coming on as a second half substitute, in a 3–1 win against Dundee.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers late show floors Dundee|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3141020.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=27 September 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers warn fans not to fall foul of police Security chief expects hot reception from Greek ultras|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12531046.rangers-warn-fans-not-to-fall-foul-of-police-security-chief-expects-hot-reception-from-greek-ultras/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=30 September 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He captained his first match for Rangers against [[Panathinaikos F.C.|Panathinaikos]] in the UEFA Champions League match and helped the club drew 1–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Poker-faced McLeish prepares to shuffle his pack against Greeks Rangers manager hints at surprises|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12530511.poker-faced-mcleish-prepares-to-shuffle-his-pack-against-greeks-rangers-manager-hints-at-surprises/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=1 October 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Moore's almanac failed to predict late slip Defender typically dependable on night of surprises but paid for error|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12529443.mature-rangers-come-of-age-late-slip-not-too-costly-as-alex-mcleishs-men-move-ahead-of-manchester-united-at-top-of-group/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=2 October 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Mature Rangers come of age Late slip not too costly as Alex McLeish's men move ahead of Manchester United at top of group|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12529443.mature-rangers-come-of-age-late-slip-not-too-costly-as-alex-mcleishs-men-move-ahead-of-manchester-united-at-top-of-group/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=3 October 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, Moore, once again, suffered another hamstring injury and was substituted in the 68th  minute; in a 3–0 lost against [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] on 5 November 2003.<ref>{{cite news|title=United put tame Rangers to sword Outclassed Ibrox side face real struggle to qualify|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12528870.united-put-tame-rangers-to-sword-outclassed-ibrox-side-face-real-struggle-to-qualify/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=5 November 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Hard lesson as United stage masterclass Ibrox side teased, taunted and tormented|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12528331.hard-lesson-as-united-stage-masterclass-ibrox-side-teased-taunted-and-tormented/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=5 November 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=McLeish calls on stand-ins to ease recent suffering|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12526661.mcleish-calls-on-stand-ins-to-ease-recent-suffering/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=8 November 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> It wasn’t until on 28 December 2003 when he made his return from injury, coming on as a second half substitute, in a 3–1 win against Dundee.<ref>{{cite news|title=Plenty of work still to be done by Rangers McLeish's side hardly break sweat in warm-up for derby|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12525534.plenty-of-work-still-to-be-done-by-rangers-mcleishs-side-hardly-break-sweat-in-warm-up-for-derby/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=29 December 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=We have what it takes to win, insists Moore Rangers captain happy to be written off|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12517879.we-have-what-it-takes-to-win-insists-moore-rangers-captain-happy-to-be-written-off/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=2 January 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Having been suspended twice in the beginning of 2004, Moore then scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–0 win against Kilmarnock on 11 February 2004.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hands across a sea of mediocrity As his old pupil Alex McLeish watched Rangers scrape past Motherwell, Sir Alex|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12520749.hands-across-a-sea-of-mediocrity-as-his-old-pupil-alex-mcleish-watched-rangers-scrape-past-motherwell-sir-alex/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=19 January 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=McLeish finally sees some light at the end of the tunnel Klos and Frank de Boer lift the gloom hanging over Rangers|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12519047.mcleish-finally-sees-some-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-klos-and-frank-de-boer-lift-the-gloom-hanging-over-rangers/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=31 January 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers 2-0 Kilmarnock|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3476461.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=11 February 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> His second goal of the season then came on 13 March 2004, in a 1–1 draw against Hearts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hearts 1-1 Rangers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3502944.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=13 March 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, he suffered a knee injury that saw him sidelined for the rest of the 2003–04 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers look fresh following clear-out Springtime sees promising new shoots sprout at Ibrox|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12514023.rangers-look-fresh-following-clear-out-springtime-sees-promising-new-shoots-sprout-at-ibrox/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=22 March 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Knee injury finally brings Moore's season to an end|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12513179.knee-injury-finally-brings-moores-season-to-an-end/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=8 April 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Despite this, Moore went on to make twenty–five appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2004–05 season, Moore’s future at Rangers was in doubt after McLeish stated that he "may leave the club if the player’s ambition didn't match the manager" and still maintain that he need to fight for his first team place.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers boss McLeish criticises Socceroos skipper Moore|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-05-05/rangers-boss-mcleish-criticises-socceroos-skipper/1971682|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=5 May 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Striking targets for Old Firm Monaco front man Prso heads to Ibrox for transfer talks|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12509564.striking-targets-for-old-firm-monaco-front-man-prso-heads-to-ibrox-for-transfer-talks/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=8 May 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> This came after his contract negotiation have been stalled with the club,  to the point that his relationship with McLeish to "have deteriorated, perhaps beyond repair".<ref>{{cite news|title=Andrews first of McLeish's new faces Rangers begin 'quality' quest|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12513052.andrews-first-of-mcleishs-new-faces-rangers-begin-quality-quest/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=16 April 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Wind of change but there may be turbulence ahead at Ibrox|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12501208.wind-of-change-but-there-may-be-turbulence-ahead-at-ibrox/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=7 July 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, his involvement in the "Olyroos", the Australian Olympic Football team, angered Rangers manager McLeish as it forced him to miss the start of the Scottish league season, resulting in Moore being stripped of the club’s captaincy and was placed on a transfer list.<ref name="Moore Australia Captain Olympics">{{cite news|title=McLeish: I need two more players|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12501207.mcleish-i-need-two-more-players/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=7 July 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rae ready to take on Moore's mantle Committed midfielder could begin second spell at Ibrox in dream role of captain, says Darryl Broadfoot|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12501665.rae-ready-to-take-on-moores-mantle-committed-midfielder-could-begin-second-spell-at-ibrox-in-dream-role-of-captain-says-darryl-broadfoot/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=9 July 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Australia enters row over Moore|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12498171.australia-enters-row-over-moore/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=10 July 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Following, he was linked with a move away from Rangers in the summer transfer window, with [[Real Sociedad]] and [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] interested in signing Moore.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore may follow Arteta as Celtic give up on Heinz|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12501635.moore-may-follow-arteta-as-celtic-give-up-on-heinz/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=14 July 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Outcast Moore on his way to Blackburn Aussie's exit could open door to further signings|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12497951.outcast-moore-on-his-way-to-blackburn-aussies-exit-could-open-door-to-further-signings/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=3 August 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> His move to Blackburn Rovers collapsed after failing a medical.<ref>{{cite news|title=Options for Moore after Blackburn deal collapses|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12498435.options-for-moore-after-blackburn-deal-collapses/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=4 August 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Questions Rangers must answer to save McLeish from packing his bags The club is in crisis and the future looks bleak. Darryl Broadfoot outlines the seven key issues|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12419018.questions-rangers-must-answer-to-save-mcleish-from-packing-his-bags-the-club-is-in-crisis-and-the-future-looks-bleak-darryl-broadfoot-outlines-the-seven-key-issues/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=18 September 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He ended up staying at the club and made his first appearance of the season, starting the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against [[PFC CSKA Moscow|CSKA Moscow]] in the UEFA Champions League play–offs that saw Rangers eliminated from the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers 1-1 CSKA Moscow|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3595094.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=25 August 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Moore is hardly the merrier at Rangers Return of ex-captain could not save Euro hopes, writes Darryl Broadfoot|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12420420.moore-is-hardly-the-merrier-at-rangers-return-of-ex-captain-could-not-save-euro-hopes-writes-darryl-broadfoot/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=26 August 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers coach calls on fans to back spurned Moore|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-08-25/rangers-coach-calls-on-fans-to-back-spurned-moore/2032436|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=25 August 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Following this, Moore was forced to the fringes of the team and never played for Rangers again.<ref>{{cite news|title=Champagne Supernovo seals win Cause for celebration as striker breaks duck|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12417709.mcleish-says-prso-and-moore-should-be-fit-to-face-portuguese/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=26 September 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Revitalised Rangers lord it up Andrews praises God after leading McLeish's men closer to redemption|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12415908.revitalised-rangers-lord-it-up-andrews-praises-god-after-leading-mcleishs-men-closer-to-redemption/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=4 October 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=McLeish casts his net wide No rest for Rangers manager as he travels Europe for transfer talks|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12413536.mcleish-casts-his-net-wide-no-rest-for-rangers-manager-as-he-travels-europe-for-transfer-talks/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=16 October 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> It was reported on 22 December 2004 that he’s expecting to leave the club, with [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] and Borussia Mönchengladbach interested in signing him.<ref>{{cite news|title=Socceroos skipper may be on the move|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-12-23/socceroos-skipper-may-be-on-the-move/606972|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=23 December 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> By the time Moore left Rangers, he made six appearances in all competitions in the 2004–05 season.

Moore won twelve major honours with Rangers including five league championships and a domestic treble in 2003.