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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

‘A great honour’: Mark Noble returning to West Ham as sporting director

Mark Noble will begin his new role at the London Stadium in January.
Mark Noble will begin his new role at the London Stadium in January. Photograph: Dave Shopland/REX/Shutterstock

Mark Noble is returning to West Ham as sporting director months after his retirement. The former captain will start in January in the newly created post at his boyhood club, where he played for 18 years.

With coaching currently not a priority for Noble, he will work closely with David Moyes and the directors. The 35-year-old will provide input, advice and assistance across West Ham’s football operation, with responsibilities including a focus on player recruitment, developing the academy and player and staff wellbeing.

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