Liam Simon Moore (born 31 January 1993) is a former professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Spalding United.
[14][15] Moore's announced his desire to stay with Bradford City at the end of the initial month's duration,[16] and his loan was later extended until 31 December 2011.
[19] After returning to Leicester, Moore made his debut for them two days later, starting the game against Crystal Palace on 2 January 2012.
[24][25][26][27][28] After becoming a first-team regular at the start of the 2012–13 season, Moore was scouted by Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Aston Villa.
[45][46] Moore was recalled to Leicester on 30 March 2013 to act as cover during club captain Wes Morgan's suspension.
[47] Moore made his first appearance for the side since being loaned out, coming against Barnsley on 1 April 2013, as Leicester City lost 2–0.
[51] At the start of the 2013–14 season, he regained his first team place, forming a centre–back partnership alongside Wes Morgan and then rotating to the right–back position.
[57] Moore has credited club captain Wes Morgan and manager Nigel Pearson with his improved form.
[63] Since returning from injury, Moore found himself placed on the substitutes bench, due to the good form of Morgan and Marcin Wasilewski, only appearing five times for the club in the remaining matches of the 2013–14 season.
[68] For his performance, making thirty–three appearances in all competitions, he was nominated for Football League's Young Player of the Year award but lost out to Will Hughes.
[70] He then made his Premier League debut in Leicester's opening day, playing the entirety of a 2–2 draw at home to Everton on 16 August 2014.
[84] Moore made his only appearance of the 2015–16 season for Leicester City, coming against Bury in the second round of the League Cup at Gigg Lane, as they won 4–1.
[89] He made his debut for the club, starting a match and played 63 minutes before being substituted, in a 4–2 loss against Birmingham City on 12 September 2015.
The moment they said, 'And this season's Premier League champions are… Leicester City', and Wes lifted the trophy, it was one of the best and worst feelings in my life.
[102] Moore made his Reading debut, starting the whole game against Milton Keynes in the second round of the League Cup, and played throughout 120 minutes following a 2–2 draw and went on to win 4–2 in the penalty shootout.
[104] Since making his debut for the club, Moore quickly established himself in the starting eleven, playing in the centre–back position alongside Paul McShane.
[124][125] In the EFL Championship play-off final against Huddersfield Town, Moore started the whole game, playing 120 minutes, and was two Reading players to miss the shootout, resulting in the opposition team promoted to the Premier League.
[127] At the start of the 2017–18 season, he continued to regain his first team place, playing in the centre–back position alongside Tiago Ilori and McShane.
[139][140] His performance attracted interests from clubs that wanted to sign him in the January transfer window but no move was materialised.
[145][146][147] At the start of the 2018–19 season, Moore missed the first two league matches, due to the transfer speculation over his future at Reading.
[148][149] Amid to his future at the club, he made his first appearance of the 2018–19 season, starting the whole game and was given the armband, in a 2–0 win against Birmingham City in the first round of the League Cup.
[154] The day after signing a contract extension with Reading, Moore scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–1 loss against Sheffield Wednesday.
[175][176][177][178][179] During a 4–1 loss against Fulham on 1 October 2019, Moore was at fault when his mistimed back pass led to Tom Cairney's goal.
[197][198] Once the season resumed behind closed doors, Moore remained an integral part of the team despite being dropped to the substitute bench along the way.
[214] On 7 November 2024, Southern League Premier Division Central club Spalding United announced the signing of Moore.
[230][150] On 18 April 2018, Moore paid 50 supporters with his own money to help them travel to Hillsborough Stadium prior to away match against Sheffield Wednesday.
[231][232] In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Moore made a statement, urging people to follow "all the messages and advice given by the Government" regarding self-isolation.
[234] Moore volunteered delivering personal protective equipment to the Royal Berkshire Hospital, having become an ambassador for UKMaskforce.