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Post by alanrg on Jun 8, 2024 12:51:57 GMT
Set to sign for the gas being reported on Bristol Live
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Post by olskooltoteender on Jun 8, 2024 12:57:14 GMT
From the article:
“Bristol Rovers are closing in on a deal to sign former Bristol City centre-back Taylor Moore on a free transfer after his departure from French second division side Valenciennes, Bristol Live understands, which will make the versatile defender their first signing of the summer transfer window.
The 27-year-old was released by the Robins in May 2023 having made 60 appearances over the course of a seven-year stay which also included loan spells at Bury, Cheltenham Town, Southend United, Blackpool, Hearts and Shrewsbury Town. Moore then made the move to France having lived there as a boy, coming through the youth ranks at RC Lens.
Born in Walthamstow in East London before moving abroad, the defender went on to make 10 senior appearances for Lens, four of which in Ligue 1, before returning to his homeland in 2016 when signing for City in a deal that was believed to be in excess of £1million.
The Englishman has over 100 appearances at League One level having most recently played in the English third tier for Shrewsbury in the 2022/23 season, during which he played 42 of the Salops' 46 league games including both against the Gas. He also has six caps for England at Under-20s level.
Moore then returned to France last summer, signing a three-year deal with Valenciennes and made 22 appearances but left in April as they eventually finished bottom of Ligue 2, the French second tier.
Although predominantly a centre-back, the 27-year-old has shown versatility in the past by also being able to play right-back and was also known to play in midfield when at Shrewsbury.
Moore is expected to become Rovers' first signing of the summer transfer window and adds necessary depth and quality to Matt Taylor's options at the back, particularly after the departures of loanees Elkan Baggott and Tristan Crama back to Ipswich Town and Brentford respectively as well as Josh Grant's release with the 25-year-old often playing in defence last term.“
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Post by Sir Trevor on Jun 8, 2024 13:01:16 GMT
If he does sign it indicates that versatility and adaptability are two of the qualities in a player that are valued by the people in charge of the side now.
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Post by percy on Jun 8, 2024 13:07:55 GMT
If he does sign it indicates that versatility and adaptability are two of the qualities in a player that are valued by the people in charge of the side now. Makes sense if we are having a smaller squad. Versatility and availability a must! City paid a million for him?! |
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Post by DrFaustus on Jun 8, 2024 13:25:50 GMT
Hugely uninspiring signing if true, but no doubt a mate of George Friend.
One positive is that he doesn't get injured often. We'll soon see to that!
In Taylor...whatever. 🏴☠️
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Post by bridgwatergas on Jun 8, 2024 13:33:39 GMT
Hugely uninspiring signing if true, but no doubt a mate of George Friend. One positive is that he doesn't get injured often. We'll soon see to that! In Taylor...whatever. 🏴☠️ Please explain why its hugely uninspiring? |
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Post by stuart1974 on Jun 8, 2024 13:41:48 GMT
Mary Taylor Moore? 😃
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Post by negas on Jun 8, 2024 13:41:51 GMT
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Post by cheamgas on Jun 8, 2024 13:46:12 GMT
Maybe it's an age thing but do not like all these signings of ex City players. Another example of the club moving further away from the one I was born into over 70 years ago. When I see the attitude of players like James Wilson how can the club keep its special identity.
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Post by wertongas on Jun 8, 2024 13:48:07 GMT
Decent signing if we can get him, played a fair few games in the England youth set up including 6 for the under 20's so must have a bit of talent also played nearly 50 games in the championship and is at the peak of his career at 27, so fits the sort of player we should be looking at. Seems that we are signing more and more local players' is that to do with the fact that it is expensive to move to this area for players at this level ?
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Post by yattongas on Jun 8, 2024 13:49:51 GMT
Hugely uninspiring signing if true, but no doubt a mate of George Friend. One positive is that he doesn't get injured often. We'll soon see to that! In Taylor...whatever. 🏴☠️ What’s uninspiring about him ( apart from the ex Ted bit )? 27 which is a good age , experienced and once valued at a million pounds. Salop were normally quite good at the back if I remember rightly. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2024 13:54:17 GMT
City vets team is slowly coming together.cant wait for the all red home kit
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Post by DrFaustus on Jun 8, 2024 14:06:59 GMT
Hugely uninspiring signing if true, but no doubt a mate of George Friend. One positive is that he doesn't get injured often. We'll soon see to that! In Taylor...whatever. 🏴☠️ Please explain why its hugely uninspiring? Just don't see the worth in this signing, but his apparent versatility may be the clincher. Ignore me BG (most do 😁). I'm yet to be convinced by Saint Matthew, so am probably being unfair and grumpy. UTFG 🏴☠️ |
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Post by daniel300380 on Jun 8, 2024 14:36:11 GMT
Please explain why its hugely uninspiring? Just don't see the worth in this signing, but his apparent versatility may be the clincher. Ignore me BG (most do 😁). I'm yet to be convinced by Saint Matthew, so am probably being unfair and grumpy. UTFG 🏴☠️ Played over 100 games in League One and nearly 50 in the championship. He turned 27 last month, so should still have a few years left at this level. I'm not sure why he didn't play much last season, but he should be okay for League 1. |
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Post by woolavingtonpirate on Jun 8, 2024 15:32:34 GMT
Those moaning about signing ex city players do make me laugh. Players have gone either way, since well before my time! Didn't Jason Roberts once play for City? You'd be surprised how many players started off playing at city and moving to rovers at a young age. I've even got a feeling Penrice played for city youth? That's just two players who were fantastic for us. I remember Taylor Moore being very highly rated, still at a good age, hopefully can rediscover his form, if so, sounds like good business to me.
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Post by alanrg on Jun 8, 2024 15:36:39 GMT
Jason Roberts was once on loan to City
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 8, 2024 15:42:34 GMT
Decent signing if we can get him, played a fair few games in the England youth set up including 6 for the under 20's so must have a bit of talent also played nearly 50 games in the championship and is at the peak of his career at 27, so fits the sort of player we should be looking at. Seems that we are signing more and more local players' is that to do with the fact that it is expensive to move to this area for players at this level ? Probably down to players who know the area more willing to move back here and also stay here for more than one season? Signing players like Max Ehmer and Stefan Payne was a total disaster and the Liverpool "Scouse MAFIA" seems to have created a divide at the club. |
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Post by rovers78 on Jun 8, 2024 16:30:07 GMT
Sacked for hitting a fan apparently. TG will love him to get him in !
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Post by kruger on Jun 8, 2024 16:42:48 GMT
Those moaning about signing ex city players do make me laugh. Players have gone either way, since well before my time! Didn't Jason Roberts once play for City? You'd be surprised how many players started off playing at city and moving to rovers at a young age. I've even got a feeling Penrice played for city youth? That's just two players who were fantastic for us. I remember Taylor Moore being very highly rated, still at a good age, hopefully can rediscover his form, if so, sounds like good business to me. it's Gaschat, some posters like to moan, that's what they live for if they didn't they'd be bored stiff |
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Post by 1950gas on Jun 8, 2024 16:44:01 GMT
Lot of negativity on this post . IMO I see this as a good signing. Forget he played for the sh**e that’s total nonsense. Hunt, Martin good championship players so Moore definitely an asset in my books . Good trio to build around .
Stoney UTG
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