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

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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Noble, who made 550 appearances for West Ham before retiring at the end of last season, will focus on ensuring signings…