Wessex League Division One topping New Milton Town bid farewell to talented defender Louis Moore

New Milton Town have bid a fond farewell to one of their standout players this season, defender Louis Moore, who has become a key figure during his short stay.

Since joining the Brickmakers in September, Moore has made a remarkable 26 appearances in such a short time for the club, cementing his place in the hearts of players and fans alike, writes Jamie Tarrant.

Louis Moore, a freelance sports journalist when not playing football, said: “I’m really sad to be leaving the club, but I finally found my enjoyment for football again, which is the biggest credit I can give to [manager] Matt [Maybury], the players and also to the club as a whole. Going travelling for a few months was quite a spontaneous decision, but a dream that I have been wanting to fulfil sooner rather than later.

“From day one of pre-season, it was obvious that this team would go on to achieve things, as the feeling and chemistry around the players and staff is something I’ve never experienced before.

“I’m going to miss the lads and everyone involved, and I want to thank everyone who has been a part of making Saturdays the highlight of my week. I have every feeling that the boys will continue to push on to win the league, as well as the league cup, with much more to come.”

As a talented left-back, Moore brought tenacity, skill, and a commitment to the cause in every game. His contributions have been instrumental to table-topping New Milton’s performances over the past few months.

“I’m gutted to be losing Louis”, stated New Milton Town manager Matt Maybury. “He’s been a vital part of the squad, and even more, he’s the nicest bloke you could wish to meet and is liked by everyone!

“It took a lot of time to convince him to sign in the summer. He’d fallen out of love with football after some previous experiences at a higher level, so it’s just been great to see him find that passion for the game again.

“He’s been so committed and determined to win and do well for me and the club, and I can’t thank him enough for all his efforts.”

Life sometimes takes unexpected turns, with Moore deciding to embark on a new journey—travelling and pursuing personal dreams beyond football.

Club captain Brad Snelling added: “On behalf of myself and the whole squad, I would like to say thank you and goodbye to Louis and his partner Ebony, who are off travelling for the foreseeable future.

“I’m sure everyone can agree how big a miss he will be, not just on the pitch but, more importantly, off of it too.

“Stay safe, enjoy and keep in touch.”