Limerick refute comments made by Jordan Moore

Limerick FC have a released a statement in which the club “totally and utterly” refutes comments made by former player Jordan Moore in an interview with the Daily Record.

A lengthy interview with Moore, who has battled skin cancer twice, appeared on the Daily Record website on Tuesday afternoon in which he talks about his time in Limerick and makes a number of remarks about the wider area and about Limerick FC.

The Blues have responded with a statement which reads: “Limerick FC are aware of comments attributed to former player Jordan Moore in a newspaper article today in relation to his time at the club and the town of Bruff.

“Limerick FC are hurt, angered and dumbfounded by these comments which we totally and utterly refute. We are aware that the community of Bruff has been left understandably distressed by the said article.

“A representative for Jordan Moore contacted the club earlier this year and informed us of Jordan’s background and his recovery from cancer,” the statement continues. “As a community-driven club, we offered Jordan a short-term deal to assist in his rehabilitation and provided him with accommodation and remuneration.

“Jordan spent a week at the club after which he decided to take up our offer. Initially it was agreed that Jordan would stay for four weeks but at his request this was extended. Jordan recently returned to Scotland and had thanked the club for their help during his stay here.

“The club, our staff and players have been welcomed with open arms by the community of Bruff and have been treated tremendously.”

Amongst other things, Moore told the Daily Record he felt that he “wasn't treated very well” during his three month stay at Market's Field because he was there alone.

The Glasgow-born striker also said that he found receiving payment “a lot harder than the rest of [the players],” claiming that he wasn't paid on time – adding that when he did get paid, it would be with change taken from the proceeds of the burger van located inside the ground.

Moore also went on to describe Bruff, where the soccer academy of Limerick FC is located, as “the weirdest village ever,” saying, “The locals would jump on the backs of horses and just ride along. There were no cars. Or at least there was more horses than cars.

“It was crazy. It was a good laugh but a bit dodgy. It was gypsy horses. They actually looked terrible. That wasn’t nice. The fitness coach lived nearby so he would pick me up in the morning.

“He would just laugh when I told him what was going on, everyone would laugh at me staying there. There was a B&B there which was around £80 a night. The hostel was nothing which was kind of the whole thing.

“When I complained to the chairman he pointed out that I had it for free and therefore couldn’t complain. Honestly, you would need to go to this place to believe it.”

Following the publication of the article, Moore appeared to backtrack on what had been printed, tweeting: “My comments in today's newspapers have been taken out of context and I apologise profusely for any distress caused.”

Limerick confirmed in their statement that they received an apology from Moore on Tuesday afternoon in which he claims the quotes were “taken out of context and sensationalised.”

The statement added: “We find it very difficult to accept the apology at this time. The club will be making no further comment as we seek further advice.”

Moore made just three substitute appearances in all competitions for Limerick this season before leaving the club to return to Scotland.