As rival boss claims Bluebirds star influenced Steve Morison appointment
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Gary Rowett believes Kieffer Moore's boost in form led Cardiff City to appoint Steve Morison
Rowett: Moore form influenced Morison appointment
Gary Rowett believes that Kieffer Moore's goalscoring form in the last three games, coupled with his verbal backing, played a big part in Cardiff City deciding to appoint Steve Morison as manager until the end of the season.
Moore scored three goals during Morison's interim reign — as many as he scored in the previous 17 under Mick McCarthy — and has spoken about how the style of football might lend itself to him scoring more regularly this season.
Morison has clearly had the backing of the players, all of whom have bought into this rapid new style change.
The former Wales striker is, of course, a Millwall legend and when the current Lions boss Rowett was asked about his appointment at Cardiff, he wished him every success.
“He’s cut his teeth at U23s level and then had the opportunity to go and put a little stamp on the team," Rowett told London News Online.
“He has done that for a few games and shown enough for the Cardiff owners to feel like he will give them a chance to step forward.
“A big factor is that Kieffer Moore is scoring goals and talking highly of Steve. He played as a striker as well and Kieffer Moore is a big player for them. I’m sure the thought of getting Kieffer Moore into form is a huge motivation for Cardiff or any team.
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