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Mikey Moore backs Rangers title bid, open to loan return

Published 2 May 2026

Glasgow, Scotland - Tottenham Hotspur loanee Mikey Moore expressed optimism about Rangers' fading Scottish Premiership title hopes following a 3-2 home defeat to Motherwell on Sunday, while indicating openness to returning to Ibrox on loan next season.

The 18-year-old English winger, who has emerged as a fan favorite during his season-long stint with Rangers, came off the bench at halftime in the loss. Motherwell led 2-0 before Rangers mounted a comeback, only to concede a last-minute winner. Moore, managing a minor injury, credited the manager's decision to start him on the bench with protecting his fitness. "I was struggling a little bit with a small injury," he said. "From now on, I think I'm well enough to play as many minutes as possible."

Despite the setback, which has left Rangers trailing in the title race with four games remaining, Moore insisted the team can still prevail. "I don't think it's an impossible task," he told reporters. "If we show the best versions of ourselves, we have more than enough to win every game left." He emphasized the need for a strong mentality ahead of crucial matches against Hearts and Celtic, adding, "It's now, it's do or die for all of us....

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