Tottenham youngster Mikey Moore has revealed that his proposed return to Rangers fell apart once Danny Rohl departed the club last summer, but he still harbours ambitions of winning trophies at Ibrox.
The 19-year-old, now on loan at Bundesliga side Cologne, was a key figure for Rohl's Rangers side last season, helping the German coach revive the Light Blues' Premiership title challenge. However, hopes of overtaking champions Celtic faded as Rangers collapsed near the finish line.
Rohl's Exit Changed Everything
Rohl left Rangers to join Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg, paving the way for Derek McInnes to take charge at Ibrox. Moore, speaking in his first interview with Scottish media since leaving, admitted he had already decided against a second loan spell in Scotland.
"We spoke throughout the year and even at the end of the season before we finished, there were talks with Rangers," Moore told Record Sport. "I was speaking with my agent and he was up at Ibrox speaking with the owner and stuff. But to be honest, it kind of stopped when Danny left. I think once he'd gone, it didn't make as much sense for me."
"I did well in Glasgow so it was about trying to tick off another box and do something else. I really enjoyed playing under Danny so when he left, that was when I started leaning more towards going out to Bundesliga or another team."
No Contact with McInnes
Moore confirmed he had no direct contact with McInnes about a potential return. "I didn't speak to him personally. I'm not sure if there were chats with my agent and things like that," he said.
Despite moving on in Germany, Moore insists he still feels a strong connection to Rangers. Asked about unfinished business, he said: "100 per cent. The connection I built there in Glasgow and the love I now have for the club means that for me, as long as I'm in a good place and I feel I can help the club, it's a dream of mine to go back there at some point."
Regret over Missed Title Chance
Rangers looked set for the title after a 5-2 win over Falkirk before the split, needing to win all five remaining league games to secure the crown. Those hopes ended as Rangers lost four consecutive fixtures.
Moore reflected on the disappointment: "Is that my big Rangers regret, not getting to lift a trophy? Yeah, 100 percent. When I look back at it, we were in such a good position to do it. We'd come off the Falkirk game before the split and had gone away to Spain for a few days for some really good training."
"I would have loved to have lifted the trophy so that's something I do, obviously regret, I can't do anything about it now but hopefully at some point I can put it right."
