On returning to England in 2008 he rejoined Whitley Bay,[5] and, after a one-game stint at Durham City,[6] was part of their FA Vase-winning team in 2009.

[7] In March 2010, he turned professional for the first time, signing a contract with Football League Two club Darlington to run until the end of the 2010–11 season.

[5] He made his debut in the Football League two days later as a half-time substitute as Darlington lost 2–0 at Northampton Town.

[9][10] Moore was part of Darlington's FA Trophy winning side, playing all 120 minutes against Mansfield Town on 7 May 2011.

[23] Moore joined Barrow in August 2012, and subsequently moved onto Darlington 1883, Blyth Spartans, Consett and Ashington,[24] before becoming manager of Durham City in November 2015.