David Moyes will be one of the very first to say farewell to Mark Noble after Sunday’s game at Brighton after Mr West Ham has been an enormous help to him since his arrival at the club,
And it would be a big surprise if the captain weren’t to make a final appearance which takes him to 55o for the club he has served with such distinction.
We are never likely to see a player serve one club throughout his career again and it tells us everything about the great man that he has done so. He will never be forgotten and well hope he will be back in some capacity.
His farewell at last Sunday’s game was the most emotional event many of us have seen on a football pitch and Moysie has now spoken of what Mark has meant to him in an interview at Farewell Mark Noble – David Moyes | West Ham United F.C. (whufc.com)/
Asked what he sees in Mark he starts by saying: “I see the east End of London in him, and I’ve seen that he’s had great players around him who’ve influenced him.
“I also see bits of him which understand when things aren’t so good, or things aren’t the right way to go – so he’s probably had a bit of both.
“But the biggest thing about him is that he’s been clever. He’s had a really good career, and I’m sure he’ll continue to have a very good career [after retiring from playing].”
“He’s West Ham through and through, loyal as they come, played all his games here at the Club, understood any difficulties, understood what supporters could have had grievances about – but he also was a valued member of the playing staff in the Football Club.
“I think he was a really good, balanced individual for the Club.”
“Well, he’s in there every morning, holding court at breakfast, getting all the players in – and the best thing for a manager is when you hear their laughter and loads of bantering. We are quite happy to come out and join in as well!
“Mark’s in the middle of it. He’s always trying to get them going, but deep down the lads are always trying to get Nobes and catch him out!
“He’s great for the dressing room. He’ll be incredibly missed because of what he brings – that leadership and that bit of glue and communication, which is really important.
“Mark knows everybody and they all like him – the tea ladies, all the chefs, you name it. He even takes a big part of how the Academy does, with the young boys there.
“He’s down there, he’s watched the U18s, and he’s gone about telling them: ‘You’ll not play for West Ham if you’re not doing the right things.’ Mark’s a really good role model for them. Quite often, you’ll find him at the Academy.
“He gives me a good insight into what the players are thinking as well, and I certainly use him as a sounding board at times.”
