Allan Moore
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Allan Moore is a Scottish
former association football player and current manager
. He is the manager of Scottish First Division club Greenock Morton
, a position he has held since May 2010.
During his playing career he turned out for several Scottish clubs including Dumbarton
, Heart of Midlothian
, St. Johnstone, Partick Thistle
and Morton
.
in 2002. At this time, the club was languishing at second bottom of the Third Division
. Moore's impact was recognised instantly, and in the 2003–04 season
he successfully guided Stirling to promotion to the Second Division
. Steady progress in the next few years culminated in yet another promotion, via the playoffs, to the First Division
at the end of the 2006–07 season
. However, this proved too much for Stirling, as the club were relegated back into the Second Division after just one season.
In October 2009, Moore expressed a strong interest in taking the vacant managers position at former club Greenock Morton
, citing the move as an opportunity to work at a full time club. Moore then confirmed that he had been given permission to speak to Morton. However, after Morton approached Albion over the release of Moore, the compensation package of £160k - £180k was too much for Morton chairman Douglas Rae, and the deal was called off.
on 26 May 2010.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
former association football player and current manager
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
. He is the manager of Scottish First Division club Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
, a position he has held since May 2010.
During his playing career he turned out for several Scottish clubs including Dumbarton
Dumbarton F.C.
Dumbarton Football Club is Scotland's 4th oldest football club – founded in 1872, just after Queen's Park , Kilmarnock and Stranraer...
, Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
, St. Johnstone, Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle F.C.
Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
and Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
.
Stirling Albion
Moore took over as manager of Stirling Albion from Ray StewartRay Stewart (footballer)
Raymond "Ray" Strean McDonald Stewart is a former Scottish international footballer of the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. During his career he played for Dundee United, West Ham United, St...
in 2002. At this time, the club was languishing at second bottom of the Third Division
Scottish Football League Third Division
The Scottish Football League Third Division is the lowest division of the Scottish Football League and the fourth overall in the Scottish football league system....
. Moore's impact was recognised instantly, and in the 2003–04 season
Scottish Third Division 2003-04
The 2003-04 Scottish Third Division was won by Stranraer who, along with Stirling Albion, gained promotion to the Second Division. East Stirlingshire finished bottom.-Table:-Top scorers:-Attendances:...
he successfully guided Stirling to promotion to the Second Division
Scottish Football League Second Division
The Scottish Football League Second Division is the second highest division of the Scottish Football League and the third highest overall in the Scottish football league system....
. Steady progress in the next few years culminated in yet another promotion, via the playoffs, to the First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
at the end of the 2006–07 season
Scottish Second Division 2006-07
The 2006-07 Second Division season is the twelfth season of the Scottish Second Division in its current format of ten teams.Greenock Morton were promoted to the First Division as League champions...
. However, this proved too much for Stirling, as the club were relegated back into the Second Division after just one season.
In October 2009, Moore expressed a strong interest in taking the vacant managers position at former club Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
, citing the move as an opportunity to work at a full time club. Moore then confirmed that he had been given permission to speak to Morton. However, after Morton approached Albion over the release of Moore, the compensation package of £160k - £180k was too much for Morton chairman Douglas Rae, and the deal was called off.
Greenock Morton
Moore was officially unveiled as manager of Greenock MortonGreenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
on 26 May 2010.
See also
- Greenock Morton F.C. season 2010–11 | 2011-12