Chris Wilder has hinted Wrexham fans to thank former Sheffield United boss Ruben Selles for signing Kieffer Moore instead of Wilder himself.
Stuck happily in the holiday purgatory between Christmas and New Year, Wrexham fans are brimming with joy. Translate it to sporting terms, and it becomes a relaxing wait for hosting Preston while enjoying the highlights of the massive, massive Sheffield win.
Interestingly, a day off from the Racecourse is still normal, but any passionate Dragon fan can’t just forget Wrexham for a whole day. And the fanbase proved it again as they joined in the club’s X admin in big numbers in recalling their best 2025 moment.
Without a doubt, it had to be a promotion to the Championship. After all, for a club that jumped back to the 2nd tier after decades, nothing beats that feeling.
How about making the discussion more subjective, though? Maybe a question like Wrexham’s best 2025 signing, where the response would be far from a collective uniting one.
Now, all answers are highly appreciated, but given the context of this question and the timing, I guess we could all sing in unison again. Who could it be? Other than big Kieff himself.
Dropping a Boxing Day brace, the Welshman reached double digits for Wrexham in this Championship season. And what better than an occasion? Shushing his previous club, Sheffield United, and all their fans.
Sheffield boss Chris Wilder clarifies Moore’s transfer
Some would say Moore’s goals have come in packets, but you ought to take everything from the man who rises on big occasions. A hat-trick against league leaders Coventry, a goal against playoff contenders, PNE and a brace against the side he possesses the biggest rift against.
That’s definitely not bad figures from a striker, who we got for a 50% discount on his demanded £4m fee from Sheffield fans.
Jokes aside, you’ve got to feel for the Blades fans at this point. Even if not for anyone else, but for Chris Wilder, who always had Moore’s back at Sheffield.
Recently, the 58-year-old clarified his distant love again, saying he wouldn’t let Kieffer Moore ever leave. As quoted by the Leader Live, he threw light on what happened during Moore’s departure, saying: “It had nothing to do with me but I know what he’d be doing now, and he wouldn’t be wearing a Wrexham shirt.”
Reading between the lines, it was Ruben Selles’ arrival at the Blades that helped Wrexham secure Moore’s signature.
Being affected by a promotion heartbreak, Sheffield parted ways with Wilder in mid-June. Selles’ incoming would see him upturn the existing system, departing Moore and other players, turning a promotion-worthy side into the worst Championship team to ever exist.
Agreed, Wilder’s return brought Sheffield back into contention, but it won’t undo Moore’s transfer ever. And that’s how, Lads, everything happened the way it did with big Kieff munching down the Blades for his revenge.
Moore to contest for the top scorer against Preston
The fact that Kieffer Moore has climbed to the 2nd spot in Championship lead scorers this season remains relatively well-known. But the actual stat goes deeper, as he’s arguably the most in-form top scorer, currently.
A closer look at the player profiles mentioned in this Transfermarkt tally says that Joe Gerhaldt, Carlton Morris and Thomas-Asante have lost their rhythm. With all-out injured and top-scorer Adam Armstrong gone quiet, Moore would contest to lead the charts this matchday.
Well, and what better than Preston as an opponent for this opportunity? Having racked up 5 goals in just 10 face-offs against PNE, the Lilywhites are one of Moore’s favourites.
What adds to Wrexham fans’ confidence is that Moore scored one in their away trip to Preston this season. That time, an “Armstrong” denied him a win, but the Welshman would hope to settle his unfinished business, both with Harrison and Adam Armstrong.
