Teen star Mia Moore targeting silverware with Crusaders after leaving Linfield

Crusaders Strikers coach Jonny Tuffey welcomes Mia Moore to Seaview

Crusaders Strikers have snapped up promising young midfielder Mia Moore from Linfield.

The 16-year-old with an eye for goal found the net 10 times for the Blues last season.

Moore captained the Northern Ireland Under-15 Bob Doc Tournament squad and progressed through the ranks to earn a call-up for the Under-19s at just 16.

Strikers boss Jonny Tuffey is thrilled to bring the teenager to Seaview.

“For someone still young in age, she has good experience playing at the first-team level as well as internationally, at Under-17 and Under-19,” said the Crusaders goalkeeper.

“Mia’s talent and ability are clear for everyone to see, and we believe she will add strength to what I believe is already a very good group, making us more threatening in the final third.

“From speaking to Mia, it was so refreshing to hear that her sole focus was playing football, wanting to learn, develop, and improve, as well as helping us improve and become even more competitive in seasons ahead.”

Moore says she can’t wait to hit the ground running at her new club.

“A couple of years ago, I came, trained, and played a match with Crusaders. I was probably around like 10 or 11. But I was given an opportunity at another club,” she said.

“With the Strikers, what made me sign on the dotted line was everything from the first meeting I had with Jonny, which was great.

“Also, the Seaview Stadium facilities, and everything that goes with that is great. I played against the team last year, and I’m really excited to meet all the players and go win some games.

“Thinking ahead for the new season, I hope that we can win some trophies and move up the table.”

Sue O’Neill, Director of Women’s Football