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Former Socceroos defender Craig Moore is returning to Brisbane Roar as Football Operations Manager.

Roar Head Coach John Aloisi announced the appointment of Moore, who became the club’s first marquee player when he originally joined in 2007.

Moore will work with the newly-appointed Aloisi in implementing decisions across the football department, including PlayStation® 4 NPL Queensland matters.

“Craig has a wealth of experience in football and a first-hand understanding of what it means to play for the Roar,” Aloisi said.

“He will work closely with me as Football Operations Manager."

“His football knowledge and his love for the club will be invaluable as we transition to a new era and rebuild the Roar to challenge for honours again.”

Moore signed as a Roar player following a decorated European career with clubs such as Rangers, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United.

The former club captain played 52 full internationals for the Socceroos, including appearances at two FIFA World Cups (2006 and 2010).

In recent years, the 39-year-old Moore has been a player mentor with the Socceroos.

He travelled with Ange Postecoglou’s squad to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and provided mentoring and support to the players during the Socceroos’ AFC Asian Cup success in January.

Moore said he was eager to get to work with Aloisi.

“It great to be back at the club at such an exciting time,” Moore said.

“I aim to support John and oversee the structure and operations of the club’s football department.”

This story originally appeared on the official Brisbane Roar FC website