KIEFFER Moore described as a “hell of a year” his first 12 months at Cherries, sharing: “I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

A deadline day signing in January 2022 from Cardiff City for a reported initial £3.5million, Moore was sidelined with a broken foot just three minutes into his Cherries career.

Rushed back after a two-month lay-off, the Welshman came off the bench to salvage a point away at Swansea, his first two goals for Cherries rounding off a comeback from 3-0 down in south Wales.

His next appearance came in Cherries’ promotion decider with Nottingham Forest, with Moore grabbing headlines with the game’s only goal and sealing the Dorset club’s return to the Premier League.

Moore then helped Wales qualify for their first World Cup in 64 years over the summer, before marking his Premier League debut with a goal in Cherries’ opening day win over Aston Villa.

Still playing in non-league as recently as 2017, Moore’s top-flight bow saw the culmination of a rollercoaster journey from the 14th tier to the biggest league in the world.

However, it has not been plain sailing for Moore and Cherries, with the striker toiling up front for nothing during the record 9-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool in August.

Reflecting on the past 12 months, Moore told the Daily Echo: “It's been a hell of a year.

“Lots of ups, lots of downs, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

“I've loved every minute of it and long may it continue.”

Alongside Cherries teammate Chris Mepham, Moore tasted disappointment with Wales, Rob Page’s side suffering relegation from the top tier of the Nations League in October before crashing out of the World Cup in November.

He restarted: “I mean every player wants to always have those big moments in their career. And when you when you get those big moments, you're so thankful and grateful you're able to achieve such a monumental stage.

“When you do experience lows, it's about keeping a level head, really."

With the World Cup now in the past, the 30-year-old is fully focused on ensuring Cherries preserve their Premier League status in the second half of the campaign, well aware of the challenge that lays ahead.

“They're very two separate things (international duty and club football),” continued the former Barnsley man.

“I’ve got a job to do at Bournemouth. It's going to be a hell of a task, but every single player in that dressing room, staff, management are up for the task."

Cherries, who sit in the relegation zone, return to action away at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday (3pm).