GLASGOW — Despite a staggering setback at Ibrox, Rangers winger Mikey Moore insists the Scottish Premiership title race is far from over. Following a narrow 3-2 home defeat to Motherwell on Sunday, the Light Blues have lost control of their own destiny, but the 18-year-old loanee remains adamant that a perfect finish to the season can still deliver the trophy.
With only four games remaining, Rangers now face a daunting schedule that includes high-stakes trips to visit title rivals Hearts and Celtic. For Moore, the equation is simple: total victory.
The Mentality Shift
Reflecting on the loss to Motherwell, Moore acknowledged the team’s slow start but praised the character shown in their second-half fightback.
”Now we know that it’s all or nothing really, so we need to be at it from the very first minute,” Moore stated. “If we show the best versions of ourselves, we have more than enough to win every game left.”
The winger, who is currently on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, has been a bright spot in the Rangers campaign. Despite nursing a minor injury that kept him on the bench for the first half of Sunday’s match, he managed to impact the game’s tempo upon his introduction at the interval.
A Rising Star in Uncertain Times
Moore’s individual performances have not gone unnoticed. He was recently named on the shortlist for the PFA Scotland SPFL Young Player of the Year award, a nod to his contribution of six goals in 43 appearances since joining the club.
However, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over his long-term future. With parent club Tottenham facing the threat of relegation from the English Premier League, Moore’s next steps remain undecided. While he expressed a deep affection for Glasgow, he prioritized consistent playing time for his development.
- Total Appearances: 43
- Goals Scored: 6
- Status: On loan from Tottenham Hotspur
- Age: 18
”I’ve loved every second of my time here,” Moore said regarding a potential permanent move or extended loan. “If it was the right thing for me and my career to stay here, then 100 per cent, I’d love it. But it’s not just down to me.”
The Road Ahead
The path to the silverware is narrow. Rangers must now navigate a landscape where they require maximum points while hoping for slips from the teams above them. The journey begins with a vital trip to Tynecastle to face Hearts, followed by a season-defining “Old Firm” clash at Celtic Park.
As the pressure mounts, Moore’s message to the dressing room is one of defiance. “We’re not thinking about a negative side of it now, because you can’t dwell on it. There’s full positivity in the group.”
