Since returning from a spell in Greece, the former Brisbane Roar skipper has been keeping in shape with Queensland State League outfit Brisbane Strikers.

The Strikers are coached by former Roar defender Stuart McLaren but he has yet to successfully pencil in Moore's name on the teamsheet.

Hopes were high that Moore would have been clear to play for the Strikers against Far North Queensland Bulls on Saturday night but the relevant paperwork was not received from Greece.

In a club statement, the Strikers said: "Moore is keen to play a few games for the Strikers in the Hyundai QSL as part of his fitness preparations for the forthcoming World Cup Finals and had been hoping to gain a clearance from his current club, Greek outfit Kavala, in time to take the field for the Strikers against the Far North Queensland Bulls.

"However, the combined efforts over the past eight days of Football Federation Australia, Football Queensland and the Brisbane Strikers have failed to convince Greek football authorities to put the necessary signatures on paper, leaving Moore obliged to be no more than a face in the crowd as he watches his prospective team mates go through their paces."

The Strikers are now hoping Moore will be cleared in time to play the in the Strikers' next match, against the QAS on Saturday.