Wrexham’s Moore aiming to stay the distance

Wrexham’s Moore aiming to stay the distanceImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kieffer Moore scored Wrexham’s opening goal of the new league season in Monday’s 1-1 draw with Cardiff CityByChris WathanBBC Sport WalesPublished10 minutes agoIt did not take long for Kieffer Moore to underline once again his importance to Wrexham’s hopes of success.Less than three minutes into the new Championship campaign, the Wales forward was wheeling away to celebrate his first goal of 2026-27.Even after Rubin Colwill’s punishing Cardiff City equaliser denied Wrexham the Welsh derby bragging rights in the last moments of Monday’s game, it was hard to shift the smile of a striker who knows the importance of a fast start in front of goal.Moore’s early goal had left former Wales international Nathan Blake purring on punditry duty and manager Phil Parkinson praising his “brilliant” leading of the line.So far, so good – and similar to the impact from a key role last term.But for Moore, the key now will be to stay the distance.The 34-year-old has revealed he has taken extra precautions in an attempt to prevent a repeat of the fitness issues that affected his first year at the Racecourse.”The injuries took their toll where I couldn’t perform how I wanted to. It took the momentum away,” Moore says. “I want to do the exactly the same as last season and start well, but this time get rid of those injuries and hopefully I can just carry that form the whole way through.”Last-gasp Cardiff salvage dramatic Wrexham draw