Moore Given All Clear

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The Australian had a testicle removed in November after being diagnosed with cancer.

 

And now he has been told by doctors that the operation was successful and he could resume his playing career.

 

Moore, 32, had the operation at a hospital in Brisbane, where he is now captain of Queensland Roar.

 

The veteran defender, who joined Rangers as a teenager in 1993, was diagnosed after discovering a lump six weeks ago.

 

In a statement on their website, Queensland Roar said: "The Socceroos defender met with his oncologist this morning and was informed he would not require further immediate ongoing treatment and was given the all-clear to continue training and playing.

 

"Doctors will continue to monitor Moore's recovery over the coming months to ensure his ongoing health.

 

"The results are a boost for the player, his family, Roar fans and also the club."

 

Moore played at Ibrox during current manager Walter Smith's first spell in charge but moved to Crystal Palace in 1998.

 

He returned to Rangers after a short spell in England and became a key player under Dick Advocaat.

 

Moore was appointed club captain by the Dutchman's successor Alex McLeish but was stripped of the captaincy after a row over his decision to go to the Olympics with the Australian national team.

 

He later played for German team Borussia Monchengladbach and Newcastle United before returning to Australia.

 

He was forced to pull out of the Australian international team for a match against Bahrain after receiving the cancer diagnosis

 

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