Noble’s “strange” injury

Mark Noble’s chances of returning to the team for the Queens Park Rangers game appear to be on the slide.

And that means Diego Poyet could again be in central midfield for the game following his start against Manchester United last weekend.

Hopes had been rising that Noble – given he was in no pain from the calf/shin injury – would be very much in the frame for Sunday’s game.

But following a scan it seems there are some complications with a source telling ClaretandHugh: “It’s a strange injury, we just do not know how long it will take.”

The comment was confirmed by www.physioroom.com who have no projected return date for the midfielder.