Editing Craig Moore

{{Short description|Australian soccer player}}
{{about|the Australian international soccer player|other people}}
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{{Use Australian English|date=February 2013}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Craig Moore
| image = Craig Moore.jpg
| caption = Moore in 2008 playing for [[Queensland Roar]]
| fullname = Craig Andrew Moore<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/22/85/78/fwc_2010_squadlists.pdf |title=FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010: List of Players: Australia |publisher=FIFA |page=3 |date=4 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418010111/https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/22/85/78/fwc_2010_squadlists.pdf |archive-date=18 April 2020}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|12|12|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Sydney]], Australia
| height = 1.85 m
| position = [[Centre-back]]
| currentclub = 
| youthyears1 = 1991
| youthclubs1 = [[North Star FC|North Star]]
| youthyears2 = 1992–1993
| youthclubs2 = [[Australian Institute of Sport|AIS]]
| youthyears3 = 1993–1994
| youthclubs3 = [[Rangers F.C. Under-20s and Academy|Rangers]]
| years1 = 1994–1998
| clubs1 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| caps1 = 74
| goals1 = 5
| years2 = 1998–1999
| clubs2 = [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]]
| caps2 = 23
| goals2 = 3
| years3 = 1999–2005
| clubs3 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| caps3 = 100
| goals3 = 9
| years4 = 2005
| clubs4 = [[Borussia Mönchengladbach]]
| caps4 = 13
| goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2005–2007
| clubs5 = [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]]
| caps5 = 25
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2007–2009
| clubs6 = [[Brisbane Roar FC|Brisbane Roar]]
| caps6 = 57
| goals6 = 3
| years7 = 2010
| clubs7 = [[AO Kavala|Kavala]]
| caps7 = 11
| goals7 = 1
| years8 = 2010
| clubs8 = [[Brisbane Strikers FC|Brisbane Strikers]]
| caps8 = 0
| goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2011
| clubs9 = [[Werribee City FC|Werribee City]]
| caps9 = 
| goals9 = 
| totalcaps = 303
| totalgoals = 22
| nationalyears1 = 1991
| nationalteam1 = [[Australia national under-17 association football team|Australia U17]]
| nationalcaps1 = 8
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 1992–1993
| nationalteam2 = [[Australia national under-20 association football team|Australia U20]]
| nationalcaps2 = 24
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 1996–1998
| nationalteam3 = [[Australia men's national under-23 soccer team|Australia U23]]
| nationalcaps3 = 8
| nationalgoals3 = 1
| nationalyears4 = 2004
| nationalteam4 = [[Australia men's national under-23 soccer team|Australia Olympic]] ([[List of overage players in Olympic football|O.P.]])
| nationalcaps4 = 3
| nationalgoals4 = 0
| nationalyears5 = 1995–2010
| nationalteam5 = [[Australia men's national soccer team|Australia]]
| nationalcaps5 = 52
| nationalgoals5 = 3
| medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry|{{fb|AUS}}}}
{{MedalSport|Men's [[Association football]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[FIFA Confederations Cup]]}}
{{Medal|Bronze|[[2001 FIFA Confederations Cup|2001 Yokohama]]|}} 
{{MedalCompetition|[[OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament|OFC U-23 Championship]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[1996 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament|1996 Adelaide]]|}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[OFC U-16/U-17 Championship|OFC U-17 Championship]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[1991 OFC U-17 Championship|1991 Napier]]|}}
}}
'''Craig Andrew Moore''' (born 12 December 1975) is an Australian former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[centre-back]]. His [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] profile describes him as being "tough-tackling and uncompromising but also calm and composed under pressure."<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Profile|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/players/player=154061/profile.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926111826/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/players/player=154061/profile.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 September 2013|publisher=fifa.com|access-date=21 September 2013}}</ref>

Moore, born and raised in the western Sydney suburb of Doonside, where he attended Crawford Public School and Doonside High while playing for the Doonside Hawks Soccer Club, is best known for his two spells with [[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]] / [[Scottish Premier League]] club [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]. Having graduated through their youth system, Moore made 252 appearances for the [[Glasgow]] based club from 1993 to 2005, punctuated with a season in England with [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]] in the [[1998–99 Football League|1998–99]] [[Football League First Division|First Division]]. In his time at Rangers, he became team captain and won numerous domestic league and cup honours, including making 44 appearances and scoring four goals in their [[2002–03 Rangers F.C. season|2002–03 Treble-winning season]]. Moore became an important player at the centre of Rangers defence up until 2004 over two spells.

After leaving Rangers on a free transfer in January 2005, Moore spent a half-season at German [[Bundesliga]] club [[Borussia Mönchengladbach]], before moving to English [[Premier League]] club [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]]. Released by Newcastle after an injury hit two seasons, Moore returned to Australia signing with [[Brisbane Roar FC|Queensland Roar]] (later renamed Brisbane Roar) in the Australian [[A-League]], as their captain and [[A-League#Marquee player|Marquee player]]. After three seasons with the Roar, in January 2010 Moore moved to [[Super League Greece|Greek Super League]] side [[AO Kavala]], only to leave in March.

In international football, Moore has made over 50 appearances for the [[Australia men's national soccer team|Australia national team]], including at the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2006]] and [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]] World Cups in Germany and South Africa. Having made his debut in 1995, he has been [[List of Australian national association football team captains|Australia national team captain]] a number of times.

==Early life==
Moore was born in [[Canterbury, New South Wales]] and raised in [[Doonside, New South Wales]]. He played junior football with [[Brisbane]] club [[North Star FC|North Star]] after his family relocated north when he was thirteen, before a scholarship with the [[Australian Institute of Sport Football Program|Australian Institute of Sport]].<ref name="Moore Viduka">{{cite news|title=Moore fears friend will become his deadly foe Viduka could be biggest threat to Rangers in bid to retain league title|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12220212.moore-fears-friend-will-become-his-deadly-foe-viduka-could-be-biggest-threat-to-rangers-in-bid-to-retain-league-title/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=14 January 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> While progressing through the Australian Institute of Sport, Moore was friends with [[Mark Viduka]], having known each other since they were teenagers.<ref name="Moore Viduka"/>

While making his way to become a professional footballer, Moore was taught and mentored by [[Eddie Thomson]] and was responsible for helping him play in the centre–back position, a position he played throughout his whole career.<ref>{{cite news|title=Smith tries new system|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12095293.smith-tries-new-system/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=21 July 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Manager [[Walter Smith]] agreed on playing Moore in the centre–back position, saying: "Centre half is his natural position, although I have used him mostly at full back and in midfield. He is mobile and clever, although his aggressive style of play tends to earn him more bookings than any of us would wish."<ref name="Moore Centre–Half">{{cite news|title=Old Firm can take heart as European rivals stumble. Moore to slot into McLaren's position|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12068468.old-firm-can-take-heart-as-european-rivals-stumble-moore-to-slot-into-mclarens-position/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=16 October 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

==Club career==
===Rangers (first spell)===
Moore joined [[Rangers F.C. Under-20s and Academy|Rangers]] youth system from the [[Australian Institute of Sport Football Program|Australian Institute of Sport]] in 1993 and was assigned to the development squad for a year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ferguson is on the ball|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12698302.ferguson-is-on-the-ball/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=1 February 1994|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref><ref name="Moore Debut">{{cite news|title=New-look Rangers earn a point but lose Goram again|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12676708.new-look-rangers-earn-a-point-but-lose-goram-again/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=6 April 1994|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He made his [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] debut, starting the whole gamein a 0–0 draw against [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] on 5 April 1994.<ref name="Moore Debut"/> Local newspaper [[The Herald (Glasgow)|The Herald]] said: "Most of [[Rangers F.C. supporters|the Rangers supporters]] among the 11,048 crowd were unaware of the existence of Moore."<ref name="Moore Debut"/>

Moore was included in the first team by manager [[Walter Smith]] in the 1994–95 season and successfully dispatched a right–back position from [[Gary Stevens (footballer, born 1963)|Gary Stevens]], who left the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Goram is No.1 in the Rangers clear-out. Rift with manager means keeper is on his way|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12695906.goram-is-no1-in-the-rangers-clear-out-rift-with-manager-means-keeper-is-on-his-way/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=24 May 1994|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Smith tries to recognise right men for the job|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12734158.smith-tries-to-recognise-right-men-for-the-job/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=10 August 1994|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Cautious Smith puts brakes on title talk|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12657833.cautious-smith-puts-brakes-on-title-talk/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=6 December 1994|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=A rare talent that must not be discarded|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12539543.a-rare-talent-that-must-not-be-discarded/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=2 January 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Quiet man must step up a gear|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12095313.quiet-man-must-step-up-a-gear/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=31 July 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He provided two goals, including one for [[Duncan Ferguson]], who scored a hat–trick, in a 6–1 win against [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]] on 17 August 1994.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hateley's hundred leads to a seaside stroll for Rangers|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12692321.hateleys-hundred-leads-to-a-seaside-stroll-for-rangers/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=18 August 1994|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore then scored his first goal for Rangers, in a 2–2 draw against [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] on 24 September 1994.<ref>{{cite news|title=Championship rivals can draw satisfaction from stalemate Pittodrie plus points for both Aberdeen and Rangers camps|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12740418.championship-rivals-can-draw-satisfaction-from-stalemate-pittodrie-plus-points-for-both-aberdeen-and-rangers-camps/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=26 September 1994|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, he was sent–off on two occasions by the end of the year, coming against [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] on 22 October 1994 and [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] on 9 November 1994 that saw him served a combination of three matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Arnott the star pupil as McLeish is happy with a lesson 'Well learned|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12542147.arnott-the-star-pupil-as-mcleish-is-happy-with-a-lesson-well-learned/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=24 October 1994|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=No Headline Present|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12664396.no-headline-present/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=15 November 1994|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Case for the defence as Gough returns against Dons|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12663675.case-for-the-defence-as-gough-returns-against-dons/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=25 November 1994|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore’s contributions at the club saw Rangers win the league for the seventh-consecutive time, as well as, the [[Glasgow Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Criticism is unfair - Smith|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12112731.criticism-is-unfair-smith/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=17 April 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers' cup floweth over|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12109674.rangers-cup-floweth-over/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=1 May 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> After scoring an own goal in a 3–0 lost against [[Old Firm|rivals]], [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] on 8 May 1996, he scored on a last game of the season, in a 1–1 draw against [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Keeper's red card is final straw for Rangers Celtic shine brightly as champions lack lustre|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12108339.keepers-red-card-is-final-straw-for-rangers-celtic-shine-brightly-as-champions-lack-lustre/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=8 May 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=No big deal for Ibrox faithful|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12105342.no-big-deal-for-ibrox-faithful/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=16 May 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Despite facing sidelined due to the league’s the three-foreigner rule and injuries in the 1994–95 season, Moore finished his first full season at the club, making twenty–five appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fortune favours a brave keeper. Goram plugs the holes in a rocky Rangers defence|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12692203.fortune-favours-a-brave-keeper-goram-plugs-the-holes-in-a-rocky-rangers-defence/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=22 August 1994|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Positive thinking as Celtic decline benefit of the draw|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12666420.positive-thinking-as-celtic-decline-benefit-of-the-draw/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=15 October 1994|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Inglis warns Dons' mates that the kidding has to stop|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12658902.inglis-warns-dons-mates-that-the-kidding-has-to-stop/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=10 December 1994|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Burns' men close to re-signing|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12128523.burns-men-close-to-re-signing/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=18 March 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

At the start of the 1995–96 season, Moore continued to make himself available in the first team under the management of Walter Smith.<ref name="Moore Centre–Half"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Injuries, but Smith is looking on the bright side. Up and at 'em is now the way for Ibrox men|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12098509.injuries-but-smith-is-looking-on-the-bright-side-up-and-at-em-is-now-the-way-for-ibrox-men/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=26 September 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers are left singing the blues at Hampden|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12067268.rangers-are-left-singing-the-blues-at-hampden/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=25 October 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=In-and-out-form does no-one any good. Gascoigne must let feet do the talking|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12063367.in-and-out-form-does-no-one-any-good-gascoigne-must-let-feet-do-the-talking/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=8 November 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He scored the only goal of the game, in a 1–0 win against Aberdeen on 7 October 1995.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers receive 'a hiding' but steal the points. Iron curtain defence keeps Aberdeen at bay|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12069652.rangers-receive-a-hiding-but-steal-the-points-iron-curtain-defence-keeps-aberdeen-at-bay/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=9 October 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Despite losing 4–1 against [[Juventus FC|Juventus]] on 18 October 1995, Moore’s performance was praised, having stepped in the starting line–up for the suspended [[Alan McLaren]].<ref>{{cite news|title=McCoist and Salenko both passed fit for Euro test. Ibrox manager marshals his forces for Italian job|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12066925.mccoist-and-salenko-both-passed-fit-for-euro-test-ibrox-manager-marshals-his-forces-for-italian-job/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=17 October 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=News not all bad for Smith|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12068092.news-not-all-bad-for-smith/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=17 October 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=A 20-year-old magician helps Juventus to a devastating start in Turin. Rangers' European dream is deatroyed by del Piero|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12067449.a-20-year-old-magician-helps-juventus-to-a-devastating-start-in-turin-rangers-european-dream-is-deatroyed-by-del-piero/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=19 October 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> During a 4–1 win against Hearts on 21 October 1995, he was elbowed in the face by [[Alan Lawrence]] in an off-the-ball incident but was not noticed by the referee.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hope is key to decision|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12067905.hope-is-key-to-decision/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=21 October 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=SFA reject TV evidence|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12067905.hope-is-key-to-decision/|website=The Herald|date=23 October 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Hearts to tackle #5m debt|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12065162.hearts-to-tackle-5m-debt/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=27 October 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> After the incident, Lawrence was eventually suspended for one match and the linesman, who did not see the incident, was demoted by the [[Scottish Football Association]].<ref>{{cite news|title=No Headline Present|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12055433.no-headline-present/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=30 December 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> By March, Moore made history by becoming the first victim of an on-field offence to give evidence to the SFA disciplinary committee.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore comes to Lawrence's aid|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12118264.moore-comes-to-lawrences-aid/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=5 March 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> During a 1–1 draw against Celtic on 17 March 1996, he suffered a foot injury and had to be substituted after just 34 minutes.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers only three minutes away from setting Old Firm dig deep but have to share spoils|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12052874.rangers-only-three-minutes-away-from-setting-old-firm-dig-deep-but-have-to-share-spoils/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=18 March 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> After the match, it was announced that Moore was out for the rest of the 1995–96 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Foot injury likely to be double blow for Moore|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12052023.foot-injury-likely-to-be-double-blow-for-moore/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=19 March 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, his season was already marred by injuries and international commitment with Australia, resulting in him making sixteen appearances and scoring once in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Makeshift Rangers made to struggle|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12095792.makeshift-rangers-made-to-struggle/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=25 July 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Smith hopes to end with win Regaining lost pride will be Rangers' main goal|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12057446.smith-hopes-to-end-with-win-regaining-lost-pride-will-be-rangers-main-goal/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=5 December 1995|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Durie may need visit to hospital|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12045271.durie-may-need-visit-to-hospital/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=6 February 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Despite this, his contributions at the club saw Rangers win the league for the eighth-consecutive time and the Scottish Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wayward genius comes to the aid of Ibrox party. Gascoigne hat trick gives Rangers' support cause for celebration|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12042592.wayward-genius-comes-to-the-aid-of-ibrox-party-gascoigne-hat-trick-gives-rangers-support-cause-for-celebration/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=29 April 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

The start of the 1996–97 season saw Moore continue to recover from a foot injury.<ref>{{cite news|title=Keeper out to catch the eye as Russians sound Ibrox warning It will be no walk-over, says Vladikavkaz coach|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12114655.keeper-out-to-catch-the-eye-as-russians-sound-ibrox-warning-it-will-be-no-walk-over-says-vladikavkaz-coach/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=6 August 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> It wasn’t until on 18 September 1996 when he made his return from a foot injury, starting a match and played 67 minutes before being substituted, in a 4–0 win against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] in the quarter–finals of the Scottish League Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Smith's waiting game|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12027526.smiths-waiting-game/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=18 September 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=One-way traffic at Ibrox as out-of-touch Hibs even miss penalty Van Vossen at the double to put Rangers through|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12027498.one-way-traffic-at-ibrox-as-out-of-touch-hibs-even-miss-penalty-van-vossen-at-the-double-to-put-rangers-through/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=19 September 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Since returning from injury, he regained his first team place and began rotating in playing either the centre–back position and midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ignoring van Vossen may be costly for Auxerre|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12024178.ignoring-van-vossen-may-be-costly-for-auxerre/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=23 September 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Penalties missed and it is the same old story for Celtic Laudrup puts Rangers back in pole position|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12079608.penalties-missed-and-it-is-the-same-old-story-for-celtic-laudrup-puts-rangers-back-in-pole-position/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=15 November 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Old firm ratings and records|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12078840.old-firm-ratings-and-records/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=15 November 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Northern lights on centre stage|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12030879.northern-lights-on-centre-stage/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=30 November 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Champions show true grit to stretch their lead at the top to five points Laudrup magic too much for huff-and-puff Dons|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12030115.champions-show-true-grit-to-stretch-their-lead-at-the-top-to-five-points-laudrup-magic-too-much-for-huff-and-puff-dons/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=2 December 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore started in the [[1996 Scottish League Cup final|Scottish League Cup final]] against Hearts and helped Rangers win 4–3 to win the final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brave Tynecastle men caught out after matching McCoist's double Gascoigne's genius the final Hearts breaker|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12072783.brave-tynecastle-men-caught-out-after-matching-mccoists-double-gascoignes-genius-the-final-hearts-breaker/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=25 November 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> After suffering a hamstring injury during a 3–1 win against [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] on 14 December 1996, he returned to the starting line–up and played 75 minutes before being substituted, in a 3–1 win against Celtic on 2 January 1997.<ref>{{cite news|title=It would have been another humiliation if Light Blues had taken chances So-cautious Fifers make Rangers battle to the end|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12026074.it-would-have-been-another-humiliation-if-light-blues-had-taken-chances-so-cautious-fifers-make-rangers-battle-to-the-end/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=16 December 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=McLaren returns for Rangers|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12026284.mclaren-returns-for-rangers/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=17 December 1996|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> After being sidelined throughout February, Moore scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against Aberdeen on 1 March 1997.<ref>{{cite news|title=Underdogs Aberdeen are still a worry to Rangers|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12074497.underdogs-aberdeen-are-still-a-worry-to-rangers/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=1 March 1997|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rangers' title hopes are blowing in the wind as two points are dropped A rare Goram error throws it away|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12075718.rangers-title-hopes-are-blowing-in-the-wind-as-two-points-are-dropped-a-rare-goram-error-throws-it-away/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=3 March 1997|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Despite an injury during a 2–0 lost against Motherwell on 5 May 1997, he recovered and helped the club win the league for the ninth-consecutive time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers players cannot afford another false start at Tannadice tonight Title is there for the taking, claims Smith|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12323462.rangers-players-cannot-afford-another-false-start-at-tannadice-tonight-title-is-there-for-the-taking-claims-smith/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=7 May 1997|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sadness in Paradise as Rangers are crowned Great Dane is the head man|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12324376.sadness-in-paradise-as-rangers-are-crowned-great-dane-is-the-head-man/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=8 May 1997|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> At the end of the 1996–97 season, Moore went on to make thirty–one appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

Ahead of the start of the 1997–98 season, Moore spent the pre–season, recovering from his rib injury.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers' mission|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12315437.rangers-mission/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=16 July 1997|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Thern may turn out to be Gothenburg's Jonas Swede ready for hostilities as Ibrox men bid for Champions' League|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12311573.thern-may-turn-out-to-be-gothenburgs-jonas-swede-ready-for-hostilities-as-ibrox-men-bid-for-champions-league/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=12 August 1997|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He continued to make himself available in the first team under the management of Walter Smith.<ref>{{cite news|title=Islanders will be no pushovers says wary Thern|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12313410.islanders-will-be-no-pushovers-says-wary-thern/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=22 July 1997|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Real 'folly' figures for Denilson|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12294758.real-folly-figures-for-denilson/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=30 August 1997|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Defensive errors allow Dons to show their fortunes may be turning Ibrox 'amateurs' manage to let victory slip again|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12291973.defensive-errors-allow-dons-to-show-their-fortunes-may-be-turning-ibrox-amateurs-manage-to-let-victory-slip-again/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=15 September 1997|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, Moore suffered an injury that saw sidelined for a month.<ref>{{cite news|title=Now Stensaas adds to Rangers' Euro worries Smith does not have problems to seek, but all is well at Parkhead|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12291249.ibrox-men-take-vital-away-goal-in-match-marked-by-flurry-of-penalties-rangers-fail-to-overcome-ten-man-strasbourg/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=16 September 1997|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Crippled defenders give Rangers the Euro blues|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12290117.crippled-defenders-give-rangers-the-euro-blues/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=29 September 1997|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Petric and Moore in line for recall as Smith underlines warning about 'Well Laudrup returns to ease Ibrox problems|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12309021.petric-and-moore-in-line-for-recall-as-smith-underlines-warning-about-well-laudrup-returns-to-ease-ibrox-problems/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=17 February 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> On 31 January 1998, he made his return to the starting line–up and played the whole game, in a 2–0 lost against [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Delighted Sturrock reveals three-year plan for success. Manager Smith worries over a Rangers team that has lost its passion and determination|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12305654.delighted-sturrock-reveals-three-year-plan-for-success-manager-smith-worries-over-a-rangers-team-that-has-lost-its-passion-and-determination/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=2 February 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> On the last game of the season against Hearts, Moore received a straight red card in the 82nd minute for a tackle on [[Neil McCann]], in a 3–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers take heart from win in cup final rehearsal, but Aberdeen defeat still hurts for Gough Ibrox men show resolve|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12296700.rangers-take-heart-from-win-in-cup-final-rehearsal-but-aberdeen-defeat-still-hurts-for-gough-ibrox-men-show-resolve/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=27 April 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> At the end of the 1997–98 season, he made seventeen appearances in all competitions.

In the 1998–99 season, Moore was featured in Rangers’ first team for the first eight league matches of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hendry told to wait as Moore earns plaudits|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12264083.hendry-told-to-wait-as-moore-earns-plaudits/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=15 August 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=In-form Wallace should turn up the heat Drinks all round may not be allowed for Rangers|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12344496.in-form-wallace-should-turn-up-the-heat-drinks-all-round-may-not-be-allowed-for-rangers/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=25 August 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Advocaat hits at hype about title decider|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12335051.advocaat-hits-at-hype-about-title-decider/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=19 September 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> By the time he left the club in September, Moore made nine appearances in all competitions.

===Crystal Palace===
On 29 September 1998, Moore joined [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]] for a transfer fee of £750, 000.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore seals #750,000 move to Crystal Palace|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12337160.moore-seals-750000-move-to-crystal-palace/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=29 September 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Upon joining the club, he was reunited with former Socceroos manager [[Terry Venables]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Tel: 'Search for new talent will continue'|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6495802.tel-search-for-new-talent-will-continue/|website=News Shopper|date=10 October 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

Moore made his Crystal Palace debut, starting the whole game, in a 5–1 win against [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] on 17 October 1998.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canaries savaged|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6494223.canaries-savaged/|website=News Shopper|date=24 October 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> In a follow–up match, he scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–2 win against [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Eagles dancing over the Wolves|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6494168.eagles-dancing-over-the-wolves/|website=News Shopper|date=24 October 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, Moore was sent–off in the 49th minute for a second bookable offence, in a 2–0 lost against [[Grimsby Town F.C.|Grimsby Town]] on 31 October 1998.<ref>{{cite news|title=El Tel's nightmare at Blundell Park|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6492795.el-tels-nightmare-at-blundell-park/|website=News Shopper|date=7 November 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Despite this, he scored two goals in the next two matches against [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]] and [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Football: Hughes ends drama|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-hughes-ends-drama-1182714.html|website=The Independent|date=4 November 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Venables foils Pompey revenge|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/1998/nov/07/newsstory.sport9|website=The Guardian|date=7 November 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, Moore suffered an injury when Crystal Palace lost 4–0 against [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Marcus leaves Eagles stewing|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6489002.marcus-leaves-eagles-stewing/|website=News Shopper|date=12 December 1998|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Following this, he returned and spent most of the 1998–99 season at Crystal Palace, helping the club fought relegation and was regarded as a success in London despite facing administration by March.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2013/june/1993-2000-promotion-to-administration/|title=1993-2000: PROMOTION TO ADMINISTRATION|website=Crystal Palace F.C.|date=1 June 2013|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405025113/https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2013/june/1993-2000-promotion-to-administration/|archive-date=5 April 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> By the time Moore left Crystal Palace, he made twenty–four appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.

===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.

===Borussia Mönchengladbach===
Moore was given a [[Free transfer (football)|free transfer]] and joined [[Borussia Mönchengladbach]] on 3 January 2005, where he teamed up with former Rangers manager [[Dick Advocaat]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore-Verpflichtung praktisch perfekt|url=https://rp-online.de/sport/fussball/moore-verpflichtung-praktisch-perfekt_aid-9292955|website=Rheinische Post|language=de|date=3 January 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/4129465.stm|title=Moore completes Borussia switch|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 January 2005|access-date=31 March 2010}}</ref>

Moore made an impact on debut for the club when he scored a header, in a 1–0 win against [[Arminia Bielefeld]] on 21 January 2005.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gladbachs Neue Trümpfe stechen|url=https://www.kicker.de/mgladbach-gegen-bielefeld-2005-bundesliga-677827/analyse|website=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=21 January 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Since joining Borussia Mönchengladbach, Moore became a first team regular, playing in the centre–back position.<ref>{{cite news|title= Rostock auf Abschiedstour|url=https://www.kicker.de/rostock-gegen-mgladbach-2005-bundesliga-677873/analyse|website=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=25 February 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rostock auf Abschiedstour|url=https://www.kicker.de/rostock-gegen-mgladbach-2005-bundesliga-677873/analyse|website=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=25 February 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Joker Sverkos erzielt goldenes Tor|url=https://www.kicker.de/mgladbach-gegen-wolfsburg-2005-bundesliga-677883/analyse|website=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=3 March 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, he received a red card for a second bookable offence, in a 2–1 lost against [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] on 9 April 2005.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bayerischer Arbeitssieg im Endspurt|url=https://www.kicker.de/bayern-gegen-mgladbach-2005-bundesliga-677918/analyse|website=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=8 April 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> When Advocaat was sacked after a short time in charge, Moore left the German club after falling out with the club management.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kasey Keller fliegt richtig|url=https://rp-online.de/sport/fussball/kasey-keller-fliegt-richtig_aid-17142557|website=Rheinische Post|language=de|date=10 May 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=German club sacks Socceroo skipper Moore|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-05-23/german-club-sacks-socceroo-skipper-moore/1575976|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=23 May 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> By the time he left Borussia Mönchengladbach, Moore made thirteen appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

Shortly after his sacking, it was emerged that the club sacked him after he attended training drunk, a claimed that was denied by Moore.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore rejects booze claim|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-05-24/moore-rejects-booze-claim/1577316|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=24 May 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Drunk claims out of character for Moore, says Farina|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-05-27/drunk-claims-out-of-character-for-moore-says-farina/1580198|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=27 May 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> This also led Moore to take legal action against Borussia Mönchengladbach.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore ponders lawsuit against former club|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-06-07/moore-ponders-lawsuit-against-former-club/1587434|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=7 June 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

===Newcastle United===
On 30 July 2005, Moore signed a two-year deal at [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] to play for the first time in the [[Premier League]].<ref>{{cite news|title=BBC SPORT &#124; Football &#124; My Club &#124; Newcastle United &#124; Moore signs deal with Newcastle United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/4724053.stm|work=BBC News|date=29 July 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|url=http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10278~692443%2C00.html|title=Moore Signs|website=Newcastle United F.C.|date=30 July 2005|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050731233705/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~692443,00.html|archive-date=31 July 2005|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Moore made his competitive Newcastle United debut on 22 March 2006 against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] in the [[FA Cup]] quarter-final, becoming the second Australian to play for the Magpies after [[Dave Mitchell (footballer)|Dave Mitchell]] who had a loan spell at St James' Park in the 1990–91 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chelsea 1-0 Newcastle United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/4820138.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=22 March 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore's actual first game came at home to [[Yeading F.C.|Yeading]] in which he scored one of five goals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10278~695691%2C00.html|title=United Hit Five|website=Newcastle United F.C.|date=5 August 2005|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050808000258/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~695691,00.html|archive-date=8 August 2005|url-status=dead}}</ref> Following this, he started in the remaining matches of the 2005–06 season, playing in the centre–back position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore out to impress next boss|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7160066.moore-impress-next-boss/|website=The Northern Echo|date=28 March 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Boumsong sees his hopes for a German summer fading fast|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7161425.boumsong-sees-hopes-german-summer-fading-fast/|website=The Northern Echo|date=15 April 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Moore defends Magpies' under-fire stars|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7161772.moore-defends-magpies-under-fire-stars/|website=The Northern Echo|date=21 April 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, Injuries ruined Moore's [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle]] career, and he only made eight premiership appearances in the [[2005–06 FA Premier League|2005–06 season]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Taylor out to give United boss a selection dilemma|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7149635.taylor-give-united-boss-selection-dilemma/|website=The Northern Echo|date=8 November 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Talking Point: Who tops the injury list?|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7152922.talking-point-tops-injury-list/|website=The Northern Echo|date=19 December 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Roeder bans Moore from Aussie jaunt|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7157724.roeder-bans-moore-aussie-jaunt/|website=The Northern Echo|date=25 February 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Due to injuries when Moore started out at the club, newspaper [[The Northern Echo]] branded him as the 'Invisible Man'.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore is the merrier as he puts injury hell behind him|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7160433.moore-merrier-puts-injury-hell-behind/|website=The Northern Echo|date=3 April 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

Ahead of the 2006–07season, Moore was placed on a transfer list by manager [[Glenn Roeder]] and was linked with a move to [[A-League Men|A-League]] club, but the move did not happen.<ref>{{cite news|title=Roeder will sanction Milner sale to boost transfer kitty|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7163753.roeder-will-sanction-milner-sale-boost-transfer-kitty/|website=The Northern Echo|date=15 May 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Butcher on verge of Sydney appointment|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_content/12436302.butcher-verge-sydney-appointment/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=15 May 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He’s also stated about regaining his fitness in order to win his first team place at Newcastle United.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cup draw key to Magpies season|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/852997.cup-draw-key-magpies-season/|website=The Northern Echo|date=28 July 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Since the start of the 2006–07 season, Moore became a first team regular, forming a centre–back partnership with [[Titus Bramble]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Taylor ready to reclaim his first team place|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/884853.taylor-ready-reclaim-first-team-place/|website=The Northern Echo|date=18 August 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Team spirit will see United climb table, insists Moore|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/990991.team-spirit-will-see-united-climb-table-insists-moore/|website=The Northern Echo|date=27 October 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Surprise start for Shola|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/1008234.roeder-shuffles-defensive-pack/|website=The Northern Echo|date=11 November 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He then captained his first match at Newcastle United, helping the club win 1–0 against [[Palermo FC|Palermo]] in the UEFA Cup match on 2 November 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Palermo 0-1 Newcastle|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6094258.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=2 November 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, Moore was then injured with a torn hamstring in November 2006 and was ruled out for several months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Given handed a tough return at the Emirates|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/1031037.given-handed-tough-return-emirates/|website=The Northern Echo|date=20 November 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Butt back in fans' good books says Roeder|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/1032117.butt-back-fans-good-books-says-roeder/|website=The Northern Echo|date=21 November 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Newcastle eye Crouch as Reds move for Villa|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/1094591.newcastle-eye-crouch-reds-move-villa/|website=The Northern Echo|date=29 December 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He previously suffered a knee injury earlier in the 2006–07 season, but recovered quickly.<ref>{{cite news|title=Roeder lands 'top target'|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/891105.roeder-lands-top-target/|website=The Northern Echo|date=24 August 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore returned but he struggled to get back into the team, with [[Peter Ramage]], [[Steven Taylor (footballer)|Steven Taylor]], and Bramble keeping him out.<ref>{{cite news|title=Roeder refuses to join in van Gaal's mind games|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/1260045.roeder-refuses-join-van-gaals-mind-games/|website=The Northern Echo|date=15 March 2007|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|url=https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/craig-wants-to-be-moore-the-merrier/|title=Craig Wants To Be Moore The Merrier|website=Newcastle United F.C.|date=17 May 2007|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240322194436/https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/craig-wants-to-be-moore-the-merrier/|archive-date=22 March 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> After Bramble's dip in form, Moore returned to the first team, appearing four times.<ref>{{cite news|title=Charlton 2-0 Newcastle|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6437249.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=18 March 2007|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Newcastle 0-1 Man City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6491079.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=31 March 2007|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sheff Utd 1-2 Newcastle|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6513359.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=7 April 2007|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 2-1 Newcastle|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6534785.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=14 April 2007|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, his return was short–lived when he suffered another injury that eventually saw him sidelined for the rest of the 2006–07 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=United give Chelsea the blues|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/1347152.united-give-chelsea-blues/|website=The Northern Echo|date=23 April 2007|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>  Moore made 17 premiership appearances in the [[2006–07 FA Premier League|2006–07 season]].

On 16 May 2007, it was announced that Moore's contract would not be renewed, and he was released by the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Defenders top Roeder's list with Bramble on his way out|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/1303179.defenders-top-roeders-list-bramble-way/|website=The Northern Echo|date=3 April 2007|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|url=https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/five-players-to-leave-st-james-park/|title=Five Players To Leave St. James' Par|website=Newcastle United F.C.|date=16 May 2007|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240322193840/https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/five-players-to-leave-st-james-park/|archive-date=22 March 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> He made 31 appearances for [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle]].

===Brisbane Roar===
It was rumoured on 25 July 2007 that Moore had signed with Queensland Roar (now [[Brisbane Roar]]), to become the Roar's [[Marquee player (A-League Men)|Marquee]] signing for the [[2007–08 A-League|2007–08 Hyundai A-League Season]] and the 2008–2009 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theworldgame.com.au/home/index.php?pid=st&cid=92286|title=Moore tipped to join Roar|work=SBS The World Game website|access-date=25 July 2007|date=24 July 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011085109/http://www.theworldgame.com.au/home/index.php?pid=st&cid=92286|archive-date=11 October 2007}}</ref> This was confirmed with an announcement by Queensland and Moore on 25 July 2007 with Moore signing to be Queensland's marquee player for two years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/57086,moore-signs-up-with-roar.aspx|title=Moore signs up with Roar|work=Four-Four-Two Magazine Website|access-date=25 July 2007|date=25 July 2007|author=Jon Ritson|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930141024/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/57086,moore-signs-up-with-roar.aspx|archive-date=30 September 2012|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/football/moore-signs-for-roar/2007/07/25/1185043160945.html|title=Moore signs for Roar|work=Brisbane Times|access-date=25 July 2007|date=25 July 2007|first=Daniel|last=Sankey}}<br>{{cite news |url=http://www.theworldgame.com.au/home/index.php?pid=st&cid=92328|title=Moore is Roar marquee|work=SBS The World Game website|access-date=25 July 2007|date=25 July 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912044333/http://www.theworldgame.com.au/home/index.php?pid=st&cid=92328|archive-date=12 September 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Upon joining the club, he was given a captain ahead of [[2007–08 A-League|the new season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.a-league.com.au/news/moore-has-his-hands-full|title=Moore has his hands full|website=A-League Official Website|date=28 September 2008|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202143313/https://www.a-league.com.au/news/moore-has-his-hands-full|archive-date=2 February 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Moore's career with the Queensland Roar did not start well when he was sent off in the 69th minute in the first game of the season against [[Adelaide United FC|Adelaide United]] for a second yellow card. Although Queensland Roar were trailing 2–1 at the time, they came back to level the score at 2–2 and hold on for a draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=18962|title=10-man Roar steal draw|website=A-League Official Website|date=25 August 2007|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518031849/http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=18962|archive-date=18 May 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> After serving a one match suspension, Moore made his return to the starting line–up for the club, in a 1–0 lost against [[Central Coast Mariners FC|Central Coast Mariners]] on 6 September 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=19155&pageid=2055|title=Mariners outlast Roar|website=A-League Official Website|date=6 September 2007|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518033026/http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=19155&pageid=2055|archive-date=18 May 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> He helped Queensland Roar finished fourth place in the league to qualify for the [[2007–08 A-League#Finals series|Final series]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=20859&pageid=1001|title=Queensland roars to big win|website=A-League Official Website|date=30 December 2007|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518040302/http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=20859&pageid=1001|archive-date=18 May 2011|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=21053&pageid=1001|title=Draw sends Roar top for now|website=A-League Official Website|date=13 January 2008|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518040617/http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=21053&pageid=1001|archive-date=18 May 2011|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=21163|title=United finish season in style|website=A-League Official Website|date=20 January 2008|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518040759/http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=21163|archive-date=18 May 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> However, the club lost in the Preliminary Final, in a 3–2 defeat against [[Newcastle Jets FC|Newcastle Jets]] after extra time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=21474&pageid=1001|title=Jets through to decider|website=A-League Official Website|date=17 February 2008|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518041911/http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=21474&pageid=1001|archive-date=18 May 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2007–08 season, Moore went on to make twenty–one appearances in all competitions. For his performance, he was awarded the Gary Wilkins Medal (Player of the Year).<ref name="Moore200708">{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/moore-scoops-roar-awards-pool/news-story/9fc8e07646fb769b0c6f945ec4220b2a|title=Moore scoops Roar awards pool|work=[[Fox Sports (Australia)|Fox Sports]]|date=17 March 2009|accessdate=28 March 2024}}</ref>

After missing the start of the 2008–09 season due to injury, Moore scored his first goal for the Queensland Roar in their 2008–09 season round four clash with [[Perth Glory FC|Perth Glory]], as the club went on to win 3–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore doubtful for Adelaide clash|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-08-22/moore-doubtful-for-adelaide-clash/2567778|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=22 August 2008|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Moore ready to Roar|url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2008/09/13/moore-ready-to-roar/|website=Then Roar|date=13 September 2008|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/mitchell-review-slow-start|title=MITCHELL TO REVIEW SLOW START|website=Perth Glory FC|date=14 September 2008|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221101145436/https://perthglory.com.au/news/mitchell-review-slow-start|archive-date=1 November 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> However, his season was interrupted after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.<ref name="Moore Announcement 1"/> In his first match since the announcement, he started the whole game against Perth Glory on 22 November 2008 and helped Queensland Roar win 4–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore leads Roar to convincing win over Perth Glory|url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2008/11/24/moore-leads-roar-to-convincing-win-over-perth-glory/|website=The Roar|date=24 November 2008|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Van Dijk praises monumental Moore|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-11-24/van-dijk-praises-monumental-moore/216920|website=Australian Broadcasting Company|date=24 November 2008|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> After being given all clear, he then scored his second goal of the season, in a 2–1 win against [[Melbourne Victory FC|Melbourne Victory]] on 2 January 2009.<ref name="Moore Announcement 2"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Vargas header sends Victory to the top|url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2009/01/03/vargas-header-sends-victory-to-the-top/|website=The Roar|date=3 January 2009|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore helped the club finished third place to qualify for the [[2008–09 A-League#Finals series|Final series]] once again.<ref>{{cite news|title=We couldn't afford to keep Minniecon, says Farina|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-01-11/we-couldnt-afford-to-keep-minniecon-says-farina/262554|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=11 January 2009|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, Queensland Roar lost in the Preliminary Final, in a 1–0 defeat against [[Adelaide United FC|Adelaide United]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore pain drives Queensland Roar|url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2009/02/20/moore-pain-drives-queensland-roar/|website=The Roar|date=19 February 2009|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Adelaide earns shot at redemption|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-21/adelaide-earns-shot-at-redemption/303658|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=21 February 2009|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> At the end of the 2008–09 season, he made twenty–three appearances and scoring two times in all competitions. For his performance, Moore won both the Gary Wilkins Medal (Player of the Year) and Member's Player of the Year.<ref name="Moore200809">{{cite web|url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/98096,moore-sweeps-the-floor.aspx|title=Moore Sweeps The Floor|publisher=[[FourFourTwo]]|date=6 March 2009|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004032759/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/98096,moore-sweeps-the-floor.aspx|archivedate=4 October 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

At the start of the 2009–10 season, Moore scored his first goal of the season, in a 1–0 win against Central Coast Mariners.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=28999|title=Moore sparks Roar|website=A-League Official Website|date=29 August 2009|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110302141404/http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=28999|archive-date=2 March 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> He began to regain his first team place for the club, playing in the centre–back position until his departure.<ref>{{cite news|title=Roar need to stand up, says Moore|url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/26/roar-need-to-stand-up-says-moore/|website=The Roar|date=26 August 2009|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Can Mitch Nichols save the Roar's season?|url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2009/10/27/can-mitch-nichols-save-the-roars-season/|website=The Roar|date=27 October 2009|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Verbeek needs to send SOS to Sasa|url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2009/12/28/pim-verbeek-needs-to-send-sos-to-sasa/|website=The Roar|date=28 December 2009|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore left the Roar in December 2009, after falling out with the coach [[Ange Postecoglou]] and wanting a move to Europe to increase his chances of [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] selection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26538897-5000940,00.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121231020126/http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26538897-5000940,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 December 2012|title=Media reports claim defender Craig Moore has quit Brisbane Roar|publisher=foxsports.com.au|access-date=31 March 2010|date=31 December 2009}}</ref> Following his release, a European club was keen to sign Moore, which turns out to be Scottish Premier League side [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]], where he could rejoin his former teammate [[Derek McInnes]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ex-Rangers skipper Craig Moore ponders move to St Johnstone ahead of World Cup|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/ex-rangers-skipper-craig-moore-ponders-1046123|publisher=Daily Record|date=29 December 2009|access-date=19 August 2014}}</ref>

Despite leaving Brisbane Roar on bad terms, Moore’s time at the club was remembered fondly by players and the club, who even selected him in Brisbane Roar Ultimate Eleven.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/q-and-a-massimo-murdocca|title=Q AND A WITH MASSIMO MURDOCCA|website=Brisbane Roar FC|date=2 November 2011|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111190736/https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/q-and-a-massimo-murdocca|archive-date=11 November 2023|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/brisbane-roar-announce-team-decade|title=BRISBANE ROAR ANNOUNCE TEAM OF THE DECADE|website=Brisbane Roar FC|date=28 May 2015|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103050341/https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/brisbane-roar-announce-team-decade|archive-date=3 November 2023|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=DRINKS WITH CRAIG MOORE|url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/drinks-with-craig-moore-421509/page3|website=FTBL|date=7 April 2011|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

===Kavala===
In January 2010, he moved to Greek side [[AO Kavala]] on an eighteen-month contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=722172&sec=europe&cc=5739|title=Craig Moore makes Kavala move|publisher=ESPN|access-date=31 March 2010|date=8 January 2010|archive-date=12 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100112141428/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=722172&sec=europe&cc=5739|url-status=dead}}</ref> He debuted for Kavala on 10 January 2010 in a 1–0 lost against [[Asteras Tripolis]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Αστέρας Τρίπολης-Καβάλα 1-0|url=https://www.sport24.gr/football/asteras-tripolis-kavala-1-0.7852854.html|website=Sport 24|language=Greek|date=10 January 2010|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/01/10/greece/super-league/asteras-tripolis/ao-kavala/881857/|title=Asteras Tripolis vs. Kavala|publisher=soccerway.com|access-date=31 March 2010|date=10 January 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/teams/greece/ao-kavala/|title=AO Kavala|publisher=soccerway.com|access-date=31 March 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/craig-moore/705/|title=Craig Moore|publisher=soccerway.com|access-date=31 March 2010}}</ref>

It was reported on 31 March 2010 that his contract with Kavala had been terminated after an off-field incident.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/983412/Verbeek-headache-as-Moore-is-'sacked'|title=Verbeek headache as Moore is 'sacked'|publisher=The World Game|access-date=31 March 2010|date=31 March 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402224416/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/983412/Verbeek-headache-as-Moore-is-'sacked'|archive-date=2 April 2010| url-status=dead}}</ref> Moore later denied there had been an off-field incident, stating he had left over fears that he could experience burnout or serious injury, endangering his 2010 World Cup place, had he stayed at the Greek side, having played 15 games in all, 13 of those in just five weeks, on top of his games at the Roar earlier in the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/983927/Clubless-Moore-sets-record-straight|title=Clubless Moore sets record straight|publisher=The World Game|access-date=19 June 2010|date=1 April 2010|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20100404075109/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/983927/Clubless-Moore-sets-record-straight|archive-date=4 April 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Later career===
Moore signed for Queensland State League club [[Brisbane Strikers FC|Brisbane Strikers]] to maintain match fitness ahead of the 2010 World Cup, but [[Football Federation Australia]] requested his attendance in [[Socceroos]] camp just before he was set to make his Strikers debut.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Moore Thwarted In Strikers Bid|url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/moore-thwarted-in-strikers-bid-174382|access-date=6 August 2020|website=FTBL}}</ref>

Moore put on the red jersey of [[Sydney United]] in a farewell testimonial for former [[Socceroos]] and [[AC Milan]] goalkeeper [[Zeljko Kalac]] in July 2010 against Newcastle Jets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Viduka to play Kalac tribute game|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/viduka-to-play-kalac-tribute-game-20100715-10cr4.html|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=15 July 2010|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> The game ended in a 2–0 win for Newcastle Jets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/undefeated-jets-spoil-spiders-party|title=UNDEFEATED JETS SPOIL SPIDER'S PARTY|website=Newcastle Jets|date=19 July 2010|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107110802/https://www.newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/undefeated-jets-spoil-spiders-party|archive-date=7 November 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>

Moore spent the 2011 season, playing for [[Werribee City FC|Werribee City]] before quietly announcing his retirement from professional football.<ref>{{cite news|title=TIATTO: ANGE WAS RIGHT TO AXE OLD FARTS|url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/tiatto-ange-was-right-to-axe-old-farts-280035|website=FTBL|date=14 November 2011|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

==Post-Playing career==
Following his retirement from professional football, Moore was appointed as advisor by the [[Football Australia]] in May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/business-decisions-hurting-socceroos|title=BUSINESS DECISIONS HURTING THE SOCCEROOS|website=Brisbane Roar|date=26 May 2013|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107132855/https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/business-decisions-hurting-socceroos|archive-date=7 November 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> A year later, he was appointed as a football adviser and team ambassador for Australia's [[2014 FIFA World Cup|World Cup campaign]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Craig Moore appointed as football adviser and team ambassador for Australia's World Cup campaign|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-03/moore-handed-new-socceroos-role-for-world-cup/5295554|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=3 March 2014|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> On 23 June 2015, Moore re–joined Brisbane Roars as the club’s Football Operations Manager.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/craig-moore-returns-roar|title=CRAIG MOORE RETURNS TO THE ROAR|website=Brisbane Roar|date=23 June 2015|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103050142/https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/craig-moore-returns-roar|archive-date=3 November 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Under his role, he contributed to making new signings for the club, including [[Tommy Oar]], who he mentored.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/how-roar-trumped-rivals-get-oar|title=HOW THE ROAR TRUMPED RIVALS TO GET OAR|website=Brisbane Roar|date=1 March 2016|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029150446/https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/how-roar-trumped-rivals-get-oar|archive-date=29 October 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>

After losing 2–1 against Adelaide United on 19 March 2017, Moore and Brisbane Roar’s assistant manager [[Ross Aloisi]] were in an altercation with Adelaide United’s assistant manager [[Jacobo Ramallo]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ross Aloisi and Craig Moore cited by FFA|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/18950683/ross-aloisi-craig-moore-cited-ffa|website=ESPN|date=19 March 2017|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/brfc-club-update-0|title=BRFC CLUB UPDATE|website=Brisbane Roar|date=20 March 2017|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024104133/https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/brfc-club-update-0|archive-date=24 October 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Three days later on 23 March 2017, both Moore and Aloisi received a punishment for their misconduct.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/brfc-club-update|title=BRFC CLUB UPDATE|website=Brisbane Roar|date=23 March 2017|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024104127/https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/brfc-club-update|archive-date=24 October 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> However on 16 January 2018, Moore left Brisbane Roar.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ex-Socceroo Craig Moore quits embattled Brisbane Roar|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/ex-socceroo-craig-moore-quits-embattled-brisbane-roar-20180116-p4yyji.html|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=16 January 2018|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

Moore then pursued a new career by becoming a [[Sports agent|football agent]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Craig Moore hoping to help Rangers unearth the new Alfredo Morelos on his global travels as an international agent|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/17338753.craig-moore-hoping-help-rangers-unearth-new-alfredo-morelos-global-travels-international-agent/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=7 January 2019|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=The Scot who has set up the world's first university degree courses - for aspiring football agents|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/18490215.scot-set-worlds-first-university-degree-courses---aspiring-football-agents/|website=The Glasgow Times|date=3 June 2020|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

==International career==
Having represented the [[Australia men's national soccer team|Socceroos]] levels, Moore made his debut for the Australia national team and started the whole game, in a 1–0 win against [[Ghana national football team|Ghana]] on 21 June 1995.<ref name="Craig Moore Ghana">{{cite news|title=CRAIG MOORE - UP FOR ASIA|url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/feature/craig-moore---up-for-asia-74815|website=FTBL|date=6 March 2007|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He played in both legs of the [[1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC–OFC play-off)|FIFA World Cup qualification]] against [[Iran national football team|Iran]], as the Socceroos failed to qualify for the [[1998 FIFA World Cup|FIFA World Cup]] after drawing 3–3 on aggregate through away goal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/matches/qualifiers/match=8705/index.html|title=Celebration and heartbreak|website=FIFA Official Website|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425053310/http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/matches/qualifiers/match=8705/index.html|archive-date=25 April 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>

It wasn’t until on 23 February 2000 when Moore made his first appearances for Socceroos in three years and scored his first goal for the national team, as well as, setting up the first goal of the game, in a 3–0 win against [[Hungary national football team|Hungary]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australia smash Hungary 3-0|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/australia-smash-hungary-3-0|website=Football Federation Australia|date=23 February 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> A year later on 28 March 2001, he and his then Rangers teammate, [[Tony Vidmar]] were called up to the Socceroos squad for [[2002 FIFA World Cup qualification (OFC)|the World Cup qualifying matches]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore and Vidmar's cup commitments may prove costly|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12240086.moore-and-vidmars-cup-commitments-may-prove-costly/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=10 August 2000|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Hoddle lined up as Spurs manager|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12178488.hoddle-lined-up-as-spurs-manager/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=28 March 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> The decision to call-up both players angered manager Advocaat before and during Australia’s World Cup qualifying matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Advocaat angered by 'silly' Aussie scenario|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12175014.advocaat-angered-by-silly-aussie-scenario/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=31 March 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Advocaat rages after Aussies hit record 22|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12174355.advocaat-rages-after-aussies-hit-record-22/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=12 April 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore played all four matches for the national team, including a [[Tonga 0–22 Australia|22–0 win against]] [[Tonga national football team|Tonga]] and a [[Australia 31–0 American Samoa|31–0 win against]] [[American Samoa national football team|American Samoa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fifa.com/worldcup/archive/edition%3D4395/preliminaries/preliminary%3D3863/matches/match%3D22240/report.html|title=Match Report: Tonga 0 – 22Australia|website=FIFA Official Website|date=9 April 2001|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018093926/http://fifa.com/worldcup/archive/edition=4395/preliminaries/preliminary=3863/matches/match=22240/report.html|archive-date=18 October 2007|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://fifa.com/worldcup/archive/edition%3D4395/preliminaries/preliminary%3D3863/matches/match%3D22243/report.html|title=Match Report: Australia 31–0 American Samoa|website=FIFA Official Website|date=18 October 2007|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018093941/http://fifa.com/worldcup/archive/edition%3D4395/preliminaries/preliminary%3D3863/matches/match%3D22243/report.html|archive-date=18 October 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> A month later, he was called up to the Socceroos squad for the [[2001 FIFA Confederations Cup|FIFA Confederations Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=No summer break for Moore and Vidmar as Aussies head for Confederations Cup|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12174492.no-summer-break-for-moore-and-vidmar-as-aussies-head-for-confederations-cup/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=3 April 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=LEEDS PAIR LEFT OUT OF AUSSIE SQUAD|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/2209818/leeds-pair-left-out-of-aussie-squad|website=Sky Sports|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore played three matches in the tournament until he was sent–off for a second bookable offence, in a 1–0 lost against [[Japan national football team|Japan]] in the semi–finals of the FIFA Confederations Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Australia stun France|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1361503.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=1 June 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=S Korea end Australia's unbeaten run|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1366072.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=3 June 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Nakata knocks Australia out|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1373107.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=7 June 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He, once again, played in both legs of the [[2002 FIFA World Cup qualification (OFC–CONMEBOL play-off)|FIFA World Cup qualification]] against [[Uruguay national football team|Uruguay]], as the Socceroos failed to qualify for the [[2002 FIFA World Cup|FIFA World Cup]] after losing 3–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|title=Australia edge towards finals|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2002/1663851.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=20 November 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Uruguay end Aussie dream|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2002/1674762.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=25 November 2001|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

Following this, Moore did not get a Socceroos call–up until 30 January 2003 for the match against [[England national football team|England]], starting the whole game, in a 3–1 win on 12 February 2003.<ref>{{cite news|title=No major changes for Socceroos|url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/no-major-changes-for-socceroos-20030130-gdg6qc.html|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=30 January 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Aussies stun England|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/england/2751635.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=12 February 2003|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He didn’t receive another call up from the national team until on 28 January 2004 and captained the Socceroos for the first time, in a 1–1 draw against [[Venezuela national football team|Venezuela]] on 18 February 2004.<ref>{{cite news|title=Culina Gets First National Team Call Up|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/culina-gets-first-national-team-call|website=Football Federation Australia|date=28 January 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Moore Gets Nod To Wear Captain's Armband|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/farina-praises-team-after-draw-venezuela|website=Football Federation Australia|date=28 February 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Farina Praises Team After Draw With Venezuela|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/farina-praises-team-after-draw-venezuela|website=Football Federation Australia|date=28 February 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

Moore was called up to the "Olyroos" squad, the Australian Olympic Football team at the [[Football at the 2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Olympics]] at [[Athens, Greece]] and was named the captain for the tournament.<ref name="Moore Australia Captain Olympics"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Moore chooses country over club|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-07-09/moore-chooses-country-over-club/2006624|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=9 July 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Transfer-listed Moore to captain Australia at Games|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12500537.transfer-listed-moore-to-captain-australia-at-games/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=22 July 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>  With his leadership, he helped the Aussie Olympic team to advance to the quarter–finals after finishing [[Football at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament#Group C|second place in the group stage]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Matildas lose, Olyroos draw as Games kick off|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-08-12/matildas-lose-olyroos-draw-as-games-kick-off/2024348|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=12 August 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/tournament%3D512/edition%3D8229/matches/match%3D37154/report.html|title=Match Report: Serbia and Montenegro 1–5 Australia|website=FIFA Official Website|date=14 August 2004|access-date=28 March 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071225221540/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/tournament=512/edition=8229/matches/match=37154/report.html|archive-date=25 December 2007|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Olyroos through despite 1-0 loss|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-08-18/olyroos-through-despite-1-0-loss/2027610|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=20 August 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> In the quarter–finals, the "Olyroos" was eliminated after losing 1–0 against [[Iraq national under-23 football team|Iraq]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Iraq beat Australia 1-0|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/iraq-beat-australia-1-0-20040822-gdjlk7.html|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=22 August 2004|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

A year later, Moore was called up to the national team squad for the [[2005 FIFA Confederations Cup|FIFA Confederations Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Viduka to make comeback for Socceroos|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-05-27/viduka-to-make-comeback-for-socceroos/1579988|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=27 May 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Squad Named To Represent Australia At Fifa Confede|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/squad-named-represent-australia-fifa-confede|website=Football Federation Australia|date=7 June 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Around this time, he was planning to retire from playing international football.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore set to quit international fold|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12397475.moore-set-to-quit-international-fold/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=26 May 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore played all three matches for the Socceroos, as the national team were eliminated in the group stage.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brave Socceroos denied by Germany in Confeds Cup|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-06-16/brave-socceroos-denied-by-germany-in-confeds-cup/1594374|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=16 June 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Figueroa Bundles Australia Out Of Confederations Cup|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/figueroa-bundles-australia-out-confederations-c|website=Football Federation Australia|date=19 June 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Socceroos go down to third defeat|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-06-22/socceroos-go-down-to-third-defeat/1598238|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=22 June 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

In May 2006, Moore represented the [[Australia men's national soccer team|Socceroos]] in the [[2006 FIFA World Cup|FIFA World Cup]], which was the first time since 1974 that the national team last played in the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Injured pair make Australia squad|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/teams/australia/4756659.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=10 May 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Prior to the start of the tournament, he said: "You look at our squad, there's going to be competition for all places. That's a good thing, a nice headache for the manager, but I'm confident if I'm fit that I can get back into the team."<ref>{{cite news|title=Socceroo Moore admits World Cup doubts|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-05-23/socceroo-moore-admits-world-cup-doubts/1759714|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=23 May 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore made his World Cup debut, forming a centre–back partnership with [[Lucas Neill]] and [[Scott Chipperfield]], and played 61 minutes before being substituted, in a 3–1 win against [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Match Report: Australia 3 – 1 Japan|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4852706.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=12 June 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Fitness beat Japan, claims Moore|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/793380.fitness-beat-japan-claims-moore/|website=The Northern Echo|date=14 June 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He then scored a penalty kick against [[Croatia national football team|Croatia]] in the 39th minute of the game, in a 2–2 draw enabling [[Australia men's national soccer team|Australia]] to progress to the round of 16.<ref>{{cite news|title=Socceroos show no fear|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-06-24/socceroos-show-no-fear/1785346|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=24 June 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Croatia 2–2 Australia|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4853428.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=24 June 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, Moore started the whole game, as Socceroos lost 1–0 against [[Italy national football team|Italy]] in the [[2006 FIFA World Cup knockout stage#Italy vs Australia|knockout stage]] and saw Australia eliminated from the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Match Report: Italy 1 – 0 Australia|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991534.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=26 June 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

Following the World Cup, Moore spoke about on choosing to represent club over country should he received a call–up.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore relishing Euro glory|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/871486.moore-relishing-euro-glory/|website=The Northern Echo|date=10 August 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However, he was in a row with Football Federation Australia after arriving late for the Socceroos’ assembly in Brisbane in time for training and other commitments, therefore breaching the National Team Players Agreement and Code of Conduct.<ref>{{cite news|title=FFA considers disciplinary action against Moore|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-10-04/ffa-considers-disciplinary-action-against-moore/1278866|website=Football Federation Australia|date=4 October 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> This led manager [[Graham Arnold]] to suspend him.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore 'let team down', says Arnold|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-10-05/moore-let-team-down-says-arnold/1279386|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=5 October 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Moore decision about respect: Arnold|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-10-06/moore-decision-about-respect-arnold/1280782|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=6 October 2006|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> A month later on 14 November 2006, Moore’s suspension was lifted and played 45 minutes before being substituted, in a 1–1 draw against Ghana.<ref>{{cite news|title=Arnold delighted with Socceroos draw|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-11-15/arnold-delighted-with-socceroos-draw/1309996|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=15 November 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> He announced his international retirement on 6 February 2008 after Australia's 3–0 win over [[Qatar national football team|Qatar]] in their first [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round|FIFA World Cup Qualifier]] at [[Docklands Stadium|Telstra Dome]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Socceroos crush Qatar|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-02-06/socceroos-crush-qatar/1035202|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=6 February 2008|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Moore departs international stage|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-02-07/moore-departs-international-stage/1035154|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=7 February 2008|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref><ref name="Moore200708"/>

In September that year, Moore announced his return to come out of retirement for the Socceroos’ International call ups.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore in line for Socceroos recall|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-09-17/moore-in-line-for-socceroos-recall/513458|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=17 March 2008|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Farina not reaching for the panic button|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-09-22/farina-not-reaching-for-the-panic-button/517630|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=22 September 2008|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> On 1 October 2008, Australian coach Pim Verbeek announced that he was part of the 35-man squad for [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC fourth round|the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore back in Socceroos squad|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-10-01/moore-back-in-socceroos-squad/527562|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=1 October 2008|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> On 14 October 2008, Moore made his first appearance for the national team, coming against Qatar, the last team he played against, and helped Socceroos win 4–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore satisfied with international return|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-10-16/moore-satisfied-with-international-return/544034|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=16 October 2008|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> In May 2010, he represented the Socceroos in the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|FIFA World Cup]] in South Africa.<ref>{{cite news|title=Final 23-man squad for 2010 FIFA World Cup announced|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/final-23-man-squad-2010-fifa-world-cuptm-announced|website=Football Federation Australia|date=3 June 2010|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> Moore played two matches in the World Cup against [[Germany national football team|Germany]] and [[Ghana national football team|Ghana]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australia outgunned by Germany|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/australia-outgunned-germany|website=Football Federation Australia|date=14 June 2010|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/matches/round=249722/match=300061469/summary.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112015533/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/matches/round=249722/match=300061469/summary.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 November 2012|title=Ten-man Australia hold Ghana|publisher=FIFA.com|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> However like [[Harry Kewell]], he was suspended for the next match against [[Serbia national football team|Serbia]] after picking up two yellow cards in the tournament and the national team were eliminated from the tournament despite winning the last game.<ref>{{cite news|title=Socceroos not whingers: Neill|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-06-23/socceroos-not-whingers-neill/877256|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=23 June 2010|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Aussie battlers have no regrets|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-06-24/aussie-battlers-have-no-regrets/879256|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=24 June 2010|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

Moore retired from international football after the 2010 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/socceroos/news/1010673/Bresciano-vows-to-kick-on|title=Bresciano vows to kick on|publisher=theworldgame.sbs.com.au|date=25 June 2010|access-date=14 September 2012|first=Matthew|last=Hall|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100630222901/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/socceroos/news/1010673/Bresciano-vows-to-kick-on|archive-date=30 June 2010|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Κρεμάει τα παπούτσια του ο Κρεγκ Μουρ|url=https://www.sport24.gr/football/kremaei-ta-papoytsia-toy-o-kregk-moyr.7867875.html|website=Sport 24|language=Greek|date=18 July 2010|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In November 2008, Moore was diagnosed with, and underwent surgery for, [[testicular cancer]].<ref name="Moore Announcement 1">{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/football_league/article5136575.ece|title=Craig Moore has surgery for testicular cancer|work=Times Online|date=12 November 2008|access-date=6 June 2010}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Six weeks later, he was given the all-clear to resume his playing career, having caught it early.<ref name="Moore Announcement 2">{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article5384139.ece|title=Craig Moore to resume playing career after cancer surgery|work=Times Online|date=22 December 2008|access-date=6 June 2010}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref name="Moore Interview 1">{{cite news|title=DRINKS WITH CRAIG MOORE|url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/drinks-with-craig-moore-421509|website=FTBL|date=7 April 2011|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> After being given the all-clear, Moore said that he undergoes tests every three to four months.<ref name="Moore Interview 1"/>

In January 2005, Moore was questioned by police on an accusation on racially abusing a taxi driver on New Year’s Day but he did not face charges after questioning.<ref>{{cite news|title=Police quiz ex-Rangers captain over race abuse claim|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12408410.police-quiz-ex-rangers-captain-over-race-abuse-claim/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=5 January 2005|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> On 16 September 2010, Moore was arrested in Dubai after being in alterations with a taxi driver.<ref>{{cite news|title=Craig Moore arrested in Dubai|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-09-16/craig-moore-arrested-in-dubai/2263790|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=16 September 2010|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref><ref name="Moore Taxi Driver">{{cite news|title=Moore 'shoved police after taxi fare row'|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-09-20/moore-shoved-police-after-taxi-fare-row/2265788|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=20 September 2010|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> After making a court appearance, he was fined for 1,000 dirhams (about $283) on Sunday for consuming alcohol.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moore 'set to face Dubai court'|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-09-18/moore-set-to-face-dubai-court/2265336|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=18 September 2010|access-date=28 March 2024}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ex-Socceroo 'fined for drinking' in Dubai|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-09-26/ex-socceroo-fined-for-drinking-in-dubai/2274876|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=26 September 2010|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref><ref name="Moore Taxi Driver"/>

Moore is married to his wife, Heather. Together, they have two children.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers legend Craig Moore opens up about his battle with cancer|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/rangers-legend-craig-moore-opens-1113188|website=Daily Record|date=8 January 2012|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

In December 2008, Moore was fined for lodging bets totalling $600 on two matches involving A-League teams with betting exchange Betfair. These matches did not include his own side, and because of this, it was deemed a fine was a satisfactory punishment, with the Roar labelling it as an "honest mistake".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/soccer/moore-bets-muscat-fined-brebner-banned/2008/12/19/1229189890824.html|title=Moore bets, Muscat fined, Brebner banned|publisher=theage.com.au|access-date=17 May 2010|date=20 December 2008}}</ref> In response to the fine, he said: "That's been dealt with and it was an honest mistake. I put my hand up and I accepted the punishment, so for me, it's been dealt with and we move on."<ref>{{cite news|title=Relieved Moore turns focus on Phoenix|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-12-23/relieved-moore-turns-focus-on-phoenix/248504|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=23 December 2008|access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Scottish Cup]], [[FA Cup]], [[DFB-Pokal]]}}
!colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes [[Scottish League Cup]], [[Football League Cup]]}}
!colspan="2"|Continental
!colspan="2"|Other
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="7"|[[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
|[[1993–94 Scottish Football League|1993–94]]
|rowspan="5"|[[Scottish Premier League]]
|1||0||||||||||||||||||||
|-
|[[1994–95 Scottish Football League|1994–95]]
|21||2||2||0||1||1||4||0||||||28||3
|-
|[[1995–96 Scottish Football League|1995–96]]
|11||1||1||0||1||0||2||0||||||15||1
|-
|[[1996–97 Scottish Football League|1996–97]]
|23||1||2||0||3||0||4||0||||||32||1
|-
|[[1997–98 Scottish Football League|1997–98]]
|10||0||1||0||2||0||2||1||||||15||1
|-
|[[1998–99 Scottish Premier League|1998–99]]<ref name="sb1998">{{Soccerbase season|9214|1998}}</ref>
|[[Scottish Premier League]]
|8||1||0||0||2||0||2|||0||colspan="2"|–||12||1
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!74!!5!!6!!0!!9!!1!!14!!1!!0!!0!!103!!7
|-
|[[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]]
|[[1998–99 Football League|1998–99]]<ref name="sb1998"/>
|[[Football League First Division|First Division]]
|23||3||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||24||3
|-
|rowspan="7"|Rangers
|[[1999–2000 Scottish Premier League|1999–2000]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|9214|1999}}</ref>
|rowspan="6"|Scottish Premier League
|22||1||4||1||1||0||12||1||colspan="2"|–||39||3
|-
|[[2000–01 Scottish Premier League|2000–01]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|9214|2000}}</ref>
|5||0||1||0||0||0||1||0||colspan="2"|–||7||0
|-
|[[2001–02 Scottish Premier League|2001–02]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|9214|2001}}</ref>
|18||3||2||0||2||0||7||0||colspan="2"|–||29||3
|-
|[[2002–03 Scottish Premier League|2002–03]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|9214|2002}}</ref>
|35||3||5||1||2||0||2||0||colspan="2"|–||44||4
|-
|[[2003–04 Scottish Premier League|2003–04]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|9214|2003}}</ref>
|17||2||2||0||2||0||4||0||colspan="2"|–||25||2
|-
|[[2004–05 Scottish Premier League|2004–05]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|9214|2004}}</ref>
|3||0||0||0||1||0||2||0||colspan="2"|–||6||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!100!!9!!14!!2!!8!!0!!28!!1!!0!!0!!150!!12
|-
|[[Borussia Mönchengladbach]]
|[[2004–05 Bundesliga|2004–05]]<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Craig Moore » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/craig-moore/2/ |website=worldfootball.net |access-date=17 May 2022}}</ref>
|[[Bundesliga]]
|13||1||0||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||13||1
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]]
|[[2005–06 FA Premier League|2005–06]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|9214|2005}}</ref>
|rowspan="2"|[[Premier League]]
|8||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||9||0
|-
|[[2006–07 FA Premier League|2006–07]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|9214|2006}}</ref>
|17||0||0||0||1||0||4||0||colspan="2"|–||22||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!25!!0!!1!!0!!1!!0!!4||0!!0!!0!!31!!0
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Brisbane Roar FC|Brisbane Roar]]{{efn|"Queensland Roar" until 2009}}
|[[2007–08 A-League|2007–08]]<ref name="wf"/>
|rowspan="3"|[[A-League]]
|18||0||||||||||||||3||0||21||0
|-
|[[2008–09 A-League|2008–09]]<ref name="wf"/>
|20||2||||||||||||||3||0||23||2
|-
|[[2009–10 A-League|2009–10]]<ref name="wf"/>
|19||1||||||||||||||||||19||1
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!57!!3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!6!!0!!63!!3
|-
|[[AO Kavala|Kavala]]
|[[2009–10 Super League Greece|2009–10]]<ref>{{Soccerway|705|access-date=17 May 2022}}</ref>
|[[Super League Greece]]
|11||1||2||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||13||1
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!303!!22!!24!!2!!18!!1!!46!!2!!6!!0!!397!!27
|}

{{notelist}}

===International===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref>{{NFT player|455|accessdate=10 November 2013}}</ref>
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="16"|[[Australia men's national soccer team|Australia]]
|1995||1||0
|-
|1996||1||0
|-
|1997||6||0
|-
|1998||0||0
|-
|1999||0||0
|-
|2000||1||1
|-
|2001||11||1
|-
|2002||0||0
|-
|2003||1||0
|-
|2004||2||0
|-
|2005||7||0
|-
|2006||8||1
|-
|2007||0||0
|-
|2008||2||0
|-
|2009||6||0
|-
|2010||6||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!52!!3
|}

:''Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Moore goal.''

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Craig Moore
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
| align="center"|1 || 23 February 2000 || [[Budapest]], Hungary || {{fb|Hungary}} || || align="center"|3–0 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"|2 || 13 November 2001 || [[Melbourne]], Australia || {{fb|France}} || || align="center"|1–1 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"|3 || 22 June 2006 || [[Stuttgart]], Germany || {{fb|Croatia}} || || align="center"|2–2 || [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]
|}

==Honours==
'''Rangers'''
* [[Scottish Professional Football League]]: [[1994–95 Scottish Football League|1994–95]], [[1995–96 Scottish Football League|1995–96]], [[1996–97 Scottish Football League|1996–97]], [[1998–99 Scottish Premier League|1998–99]], [[1999–2000 Scottish Football League|1999–2000]], [[2002–03 Scottish Football League|2002–03]]
* [[Scottish Cup]]: [[1995–96 Scottish Cup|1995–96]], [[1999–2000 Scottish Cup|1999–2000]], [[2001–02 Scottish Cup|2001–02]], [[2002–03 Scottish Cup|2002–03]]
* [[Scottish League Cup]]: [[1996–97 Scottish League Cup|1996–97]], [[2001–02 Scottish League Cup|2001–02]], [[2002–03 Scottish League Cup|2002–03]]

'''Newcastle United'''
* [[UEFA Intertoto Cup]]: [[2006 UEFA Intertoto Cup|2006]]

'''Australia''' 
* [[Queensland Roar]] Gary Wilkins Medal: [[2007–08 Queensland Roar FC season|2007–08]], [[2008–09 Queensland Roar FC season|2008–09]]<ref name="Moore200708"/><ref name="Moore200809"/>
* [[Football Hall of Fame (Australia)|Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame]]: 2011
* [[Football Federation Australia|FFA]] Team of the Decade: 2000–13<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/ffa-name-teams-decades|title=FFA name Teams of the Decades|publisher=My Footb-ALL|date=17 December 2013|access-date=12 August 2023}}</ref>
* [[Football Federation Australia|FFA]] Team of the Century<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/subway-socceroos-team-century|title=Subway Socceroos: Team of the Century|publisher=[[Football Federation Australia]]|access-date=12 August 2023}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Players/MIS.html#CraigMoore Craig Moore] at Aussie Footballers
* {{Soccerbase}}

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