Dundee United and Dunfermline striker fighting cancer

A young Dundee United striker has revealed he is battling cancer.

Jordan Moore, who is currently on loan at Dunfermline, announced the news on his Twitter account.

The 20-year-old decided to go public on his skin cancer fight after being quizzed about his absence from the Pars team in recent weeks.

Moore said: “Few folk asking why I haven’t been playing recently.. Been fighting melanoma skin cancer past few months! Hopefully be back soon.”

It is believed that Moore has undergone surgery to remove a cancerous cyst in his cheek, which was successful, and doctors advised that he sit out competitive action until the surgical wound has fully healed to avoid infection.

Moore last played for the first team as a substitute in the 4-0 Scottish Cup defeat to Rangers at Ibrox in February and has made a total of 20 appearances, scoring eight goals.

He is due to return to Tannadice in the summer.