Stephen Baxter confident Scottish star 'will bring more firepower' after Carrick Rangers arrival
Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter feels Joe Moore “will bring more firepower” to his side after joining from Armagh City.
Moore initially arrived in the Irish League after signing for Portadown from Cowdenbeath in 2022 and has gone on to enjoy further top-flight spells at Dungannon Swifts and Ballymena United.
The 24-year-old scored six goals in 37 Premiership appearances across two seasons with the Swifts and netted three times in 23 league matches for Ballymena before joining Armagh.
Moore’s exit continues what has been a mass exodus from Holm Park since Shea Campbell’s managerial departure – Stephen Teggart joined Rathfriland Rangers on Friday while Marc McConnell signed for Coagh United.
The Championship club have boosted their ranks with five new signings, including former Cliftonville youngster Gerard Story, ahead of Saturday’s home clash against Warrenpoint Town.
Moore becomes Baxter’s latest January arrival following Mikey Place, Matthew Olosunde and Lorcan Donnelly, and the Carrick chief believes he will provide an attacking threat.
"I am delighted to announce the signing of Joe Moore to Carrick Rangers,” he said. “Joe is a very talented player who after a short period in professional football in Scotland came to Northern Ireland and played for Portadown, Dungannon Swifts and Ballymena United.
“A pacey winger with an eye for goal Joe will bring more firepower up front and I’m sure you will join me in wishing Joe every success as he starts his journey with us."
Upon joining Carrick, Moore said: "I’m absolutely buzzing to join Carrick Rangers FC and to be working under Stephen Baxter and his back room staff.
"I'm looking forward to settling in and meeting the players. There’s great quality in the squad and I’m excited for what’s ahead!"