Match-winner Moore hails knowledgeable Jack Army
HAVING started only three matches all season and watched from the sidelines as his team-mates won at Wembley, it would be understandable if Luke Moore felt embittered about his current situation at Swansea City.
Moore has been a peripheral figure since the Swans won promotion to the Premier League, featuring most often as a substitute — if at all.
The former West Brom and Aston Villa forward came off the bench to score Swansea's winner in their 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Saturday, his first league goal since March 2012.
But Moore insists he is happy at the Liberty Stadium and, although the 27-year-old admits he is frustrated to play only a bit-part role, he seems genuinely content.
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"I love playing for Swansea," said Moore. "To my mind there are no more knowledgeable fans.
"I'm not the sort of player who plays up to the crowd. I just get on with my job but I definitely appreciate the fans and it's a great place to play football — if you're playing.
"On a Saturday there are not many better places to play your football than in front of the fans here.
"You pass it backwards and they don't mind, they understand football and for me as a player I am very appreciative of that."
Moore's goal ensured that Swansea avoided suffering a hangover from their Capital One Cup triumph a week earlier.
There had been fears the Swans would have had difficulty rousing themselves for a routine Premier League fixture after winning the first major trophy in the club's history with a 5-0 rout of Bradford.
And although Moore was an unused substitute at Wembley, he was still able to share in the euphoria of the occasion.
"I'm happy because there is not a nicer bunch of lads in the league," he said. "They are all down to earth and there are no big-time players so I'm happy."
Following the win over Newcastle, Swansea manager Michael Laudrup admitted it was a wrench to leave the likes of Moore on the bench throughout the League Cup final.
The Dane has been open about his dealings with fringe players and revealed earlier this season that he had arranged meetings with a number of his lesser-used squad players.
Moore has yet to hold discussions about his future with Laudrup and, with another year left on his contract, is in no rush to make any firm decisions.
"I haven't asked for a meeting because I don't think it's the time," he said.
"I'm a good professional and I just get on with things.
"There's no point moping about. I need to finish the season as best as I can, and that's all I can do.
"I've got another year left so we'll see. I just want to concentrate on the latter part of the season and hopefully I can kick on.
"Like everything in football things can change from one club to the next so we'll see.
"As a professional footballer that's what it's about — you want to try to do your best and kick on.
"You want to be as professional as you can and not let the side down. That's the most important thing."
5 Comments
by Hadoken853221
Tuesday, March 05 2013, 3:30AM
“Well Luke look at Man City, they got 20+ million players like Dzeko on the bench who would make it into most 1st teams on the planet, not to mention scott sinclair who I would not trade for Wayne any day of the week now, the reality is, even if you are not playing much, people still remember you are getting us wins be it this season or last season. So its not like you're dead player. We beat man city cos of your goal, we won't forget that.
My only hope is perhaps ML gives him and one or two others a bit more game time now that we are safe, but with the loss at liverpool a few weeks ago, the fringe players did not do themselves any favours when Laudrup showed them some faith.
I think that stung ML a bit, and I'm not sure he is the forgiving type when it comes to losing 5-0.
Regardless, I got no problem with Luke getting more game time.”
by kellers27
Tuesday, March 05 2013, 12:11AM
“I think he should be given a run of games up there with Michu.”
by valleyswan
Monday, March 04 2013, 8:49PM
“An exemplary attitude Luke- well done.”
by muld00ns
Monday, March 04 2013, 2:08PM
“gone up in my expectations Mr Moore.....good interview.”
by GorsseinonJoe
Monday, March 04 2013, 1:09PM
“Well done Luke, the goal was your reward for being in the right place at the right time and even without the deflection the ball was on it's way into the back of the net.
You gave the Swans 3 points and we are grateful for your contribution.”