Moore appoint new manager

We are pleased to announce that Joe Holt has agreed to take up the 1st Team Manager role for the 2016/17 Season.

Joe signed for Moore in March 2014, making his debut from the bench against Grappenhall Sports FC (A) 29/03/14. During his short time at the club Joe has made 55 Appearances, scoring 18 Goals & 21 Assists. He capped off a great first full season 2014/15 by winning the Managers Player of the Year and the prestigious Players Player of the Year Awards.

As a child Joe had Trails at Everton and Blackpool. He represented his College, winning 3 Leagues in 3 years before going on to represent his University, both 1st and 2nd teams, winning Leagues with both. Joe went in to Open Age football at the tender age of 16, playing for Golborne, Fearnhead and Garswood. At 20 he went to Semi Pro when he signed for Ashton Town where he played for 5 seasons. Following this he then signed for Formby. After an injury in the USA that put him out of action for a year he joined Orford FC for a brief spell before finally signing for Moore United FC.

Joe starting coaching at 16 with his College course, gaining both BTWC and National Diplomas in Sports Coaching, which was followed by a BA Honours Degree in Sports Coaching. He set up Youth teams at Ashton Town and started to manage teams from then on, coaching over the stars and with different coaching jobs on the way. 2 and half years ago he got his job with PFC (Premier Football Coaching) in Wilmslow. He quickly became a Manager and an Academy Director. He has managed all Academy teams from 8 upwards, including U11, U13, U15 & U16’s at Bollington United. Joe has scored for his beloved Everton and PCC Academy and also has a strong link to Man City where he works alongside professional coaches and coach professional coaches children.

As Qualifications go, Joe has them in abundance. He has Level 2, Youth Mod 2, UEFA B, with Youth Mod 3 pending. He also has a Degree in coaching and over 12 years’ experience. In total, Joe brings a wealth of knowledge in the game that is priceless.

Holt told the club’s website: “The dream is to make it to the top. I am up for the challenge and want to make Moore the club it should be. I set big targets for my youth teams and it will be the same for the adults. I am honoured to be given the chance by the Committee and I hope I can repay their trust”

Joe is a well-respected member of the club and will be a breath of fresh air that the club needs to move forward. He is sure to introduce different aspects to training and bring in new players with his wide network of contacts.

We are really delighted to secure a man of Joe’s calibre and proven ability. Every successful club is built on unity and that is what he brings.

Keith Sheridan
Hon Secretary