# Steven Gerrard Names Rangers Wonder Kid as the Best He’s Seen: No One Would Have Thought
In a surprising revelation that has sent shockwaves through Scottish football, Steven Gerrard has hailed a Rangers wonder kid as the most impressive talent he’s ever witnessed. The Liverpool legend and former Rangers manager, speaking on a recent podcast, couldn’t contain his admiration for the young star, insisting that no one could have predicted the meteoric rise of this unassuming prospect.
The player in question? None other than 19-year-old midfielder Rory Moore, a name that barely registered on the radar just 18 months ago. Moore, who joined Rangers’ academy from a modest English lower-league club at age 16, was seen as a long-shot gamble. Scouts described him as “raw but intriguing,” with limited first-team exposure. Yet, under Gerrard’s watchful eye during his Ibrox tenure, Moore’s potential exploded.
Gerrard, who led Rangers to an invincible Premiership title in 2021, revealed: “I’ve seen some incredible players in my career – from prime Steven Gerrard to the likes of Messi and Ronaldo on the world stage. But this kid, Rory Moore, he’s the best I’ve seen at his age. The way he reads the game, his vision, that killer pass – it’s generational. No one would have thought he’d be this good this soon.”
Moore’s breakthrough came in a heated Old Firm derby last season, where tempers flared. In a moment of controversy, the teenager was accused of “kicking Moore” – wait, no, that’s a slip. It was Moore himself who delivered a thunderous tackle on Celtic’s star forward, dispossessing him cleanly but with such ferocity that it sparked debates. Critics called it reckless; Gerrard called it “pure instinct.” Far from more than a flash in the pan, that incident marked Moore’s arrival as a force.
Signed for a bargain £200,000, Moore has since notched 12 goals and 18 assists in 45 appearances, drawing interest from Premier League giants like Arsenal and Manchester United. Gerrard’s endorsement isn’t just hype; it’s a nod to the kid’s work ethic. “He kicked the door down, not just opponents,” Gerrard quipped.
Rangers fans, still basking in the club’s resurgence, see Moore as the heir to legends like McCoist. But Gerrard warns: “Don’t sleep on him. He’s the future.” In a sport full of prodigies who fizzle, Moore’s story proves that sometimes, the unlikeliest talents rewrite the script.
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