Sammy Moore
Encyclopedia
Sammy Leslie Moore is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder
for AFC Wimbledon
.
and Chelsea
. He moved to the academy of Ipswich Town
where he was part of the team that won the FA Youth Cup
with a win against Southampton
in 2005. When he signed a professional contract with Ipswich in 2006 at the age of 19, he was contracted for two seasons, but made just one league appearance.
During Moore's stint with Ipswich, he signed on loan for Brentford
on 25 July 2007. He played twenty league games for Brentford before signing permanently for Stevenage Borough
.
After a modest spell with Stevenage, Moore's contract was not renewed. Subsequently, he signed for local club Dover Athletic
, where he played almost sixty league games in two seasons.
following strong performances as a trialist.
On 21 August 2010, Moore opened his scoring account with a goal in a match against Tamworth
which ended 3-0.
On 18 November 2010, Moore scored a goal late in injury time against Ebbsfleet to advance to the second round of the 2010-2011 FA Cup.
Matt Griffin, the famous poet and AFC Wimbledon supporter once ranked Moore as #15 in his 'Top 100 Wimbledon Players'.
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon is a professional English football club that traces its origins to Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. Based at Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, the club are members of Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football....
.
Early years
Moore was a promising youngster, training in the youth academies of Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
and Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
. He moved to the academy of Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
where he was part of the team that won the FA Youth Cup
FA Youth Cup
The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
with a win against Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
in 2005. When he signed a professional contract with Ipswich in 2006 at the age of 19, he was contracted for two seasons, but made just one league appearance.
During Moore's stint with Ipswich, he signed on loan for Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
on 25 July 2007. He played twenty league games for Brentford before signing permanently for Stevenage Borough
Stevenage Borough F.C.
Stevenage Football Club is an English football club based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The club currently participate in League One, the third tier of English football, having won promotion from League Two in the 2010–11 season...
.
After a modest spell with Stevenage, Moore's contract was not renewed. Subsequently, he signed for local club Dover Athletic
Dover Athletic F.C.
Dover Athletic Football Club is an association football team based in the town of Dover, Kent, England. The club was formed in 1983 after the dissolution of the town's previous club, Dover, whose place in the Southern League was taken by the new club...
, where he played almost sixty league games in two seasons.
AFC Wimbledon
Following his demands for full-time football which could not be met by Dover, Moore left at the close of the 2009-10 season and on 16 July 2010 signed for AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon is a professional English football club that traces its origins to Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. Based at Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, the club are members of Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football....
following strong performances as a trialist.
On 21 August 2010, Moore opened his scoring account with a goal in a match against Tamworth
Tamworth F.C.
Tamworth Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. Nicknamed 'The Lambs', they are currently members of the Conference National, the fifth highest tier in the English league system....
which ended 3-0.
On 18 November 2010, Moore scored a goal late in injury time against Ebbsfleet to advance to the second round of the 2010-2011 FA Cup.
Matt Griffin, the famous poet and AFC Wimbledon supporter once ranked Moore as #15 in his 'Top 100 Wimbledon Players'.
Honours
Ipswich TownIpswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
- FA Youth CupFA Youth CupThe Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
: 2004–05