Thursday 17 November 2016

WELCOME HOME KIEFFER

Former Yeovil Town striker Kieffer Moore has made a return to his native South Devon to join Torquay United on loan from his current club Forest Green Rovers.

Moore, 24, was part of the Gulls' Centre of Excellence programme prior to its closure under former Chairman Mike Bateson in 2004 and it was with South Devon League side Paignton Saints where he reignited his career before moving on to Truro City in 2012.

Financial problems with the White Tigers meant that he was soon on the move to Truro's then fellow Conference South Dorchester Town. His performances for the Magpies brought him to the attention's of Charlton Athletic who offered him a trial in May 2013.

Although the Addicks didn't offer Moore a permanent deal, he would later be plying his trade in the Championship as Yeovil Town - then recently promoted to the second tier of English football for the first time in their history - offered him a two-year deal following a successful trial.

Despite the fact that the Glovers' stay in the Championship only lasted for one season, Moore didn't disgrace himself as he found the back of the net five times in 24 appearances for Gary Johnson's side.

On their return to League One, Yeovil continued to struggle as Johnson was dismissed and replaced by his assistant Terry Skiverton before Paul Sturrock took charge at Huish Park.

However, Sturrock decided that Moore wasn't to be part of his plans for the South Somerset club as he was released at the end of the 2014-15 season, following their relegation to League Two.

Moore then found himself playing in Norway for Viking FC and returned to England for trials with Exeter City and Leyton Orient before signing for National League side Forest Green Rovers.

Now, after his recent loan move, Moore finds himself back home and it is hoped that he, and a fellow loanee Shawn McClousky, can boost the Gulls' goals for tally, which sees Kevin Nicholson's side second only to North Ferriby United as the division's lowest scorers.