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Moore rules out loan move

05 Mar 2007 - 07:54:38

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Fit-again Aston Villa striker Luke Moore is happy to stay at Villa Park and fight for a first-team spot rather than make a loan move elsewhere.

The 21-year-old recently returned to action after four months out due to shoulder problems, but now has added competition for places from January arrivals Ashley Young and John Carew.

However, a defiant Moore commented: "I wouldn't want to go out on loan to be honest. It's not something I'd do.

"The manager hasn't said anything to me but I think clubs have asked about me. I'm not keen to pursue it.

"There are ten games left for Villa this season and I want to be involved. Why would I do it? It doesn't make any sense to me. I want to end this season how I started it.

"I know there are new players here now but I've seen it before.

"I could be involved in the first team now. It's just up to the manager whether he involves me."

Moore scored twice in eight appearances in the early part of the season, before being injured in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.