Moore’s record at Tranmere – and most particularly the work of the last season – should enhance a CV in club management covering spells at Southport, Rotherham – where he won back-to-back promotions – and Oldham Athletic.

This experience has not diminished his love of the game or appetite for another job in football.

He said: “I am proud of what I have done at Tranmere. I think I can walk away with my head held high.

“To get within a few minutes of the play-offs this season was a very good achievement when you consider the resources at our disposal.

“We were unbeaten in the league at home from October and only Leeds United have a better home record than us.

“Some of the performances in those home games were magnificent. Some were not so brilliant but we ground out the results. It was a pleasure to be involved with that team and to witness the football we played on occasions.

“I believe we were going along the right lines. We were trying to play attractive, attacking football.

“At the shareholders annual meeting two weeks before the end of the season I was told we were doing a great job.”

Moore had already made his first summer signing, recruiting Mark Allott from Oldham last week, and was lining up a replacement for assistant manager Peter Shirtliff, who made a surprise departure to Swindon. “Perhaps Shirts had read the script better than I did,” Moore said.

He added: “I know season ticket sales are down and the home support last season fell to about 5,800. But I don’t think you can fault the playing side for that because the team we were putting on the pitch was doing the job.

“I think what happened is a little bit harsh but the club want to go down a different route. Maybe they are looking for a more high-profile manager – I don’t know.

“Whoever comes in they have to do well to improve the results because we were winning at home. Whoever comes in will have a good standard to follow.”