Only on one side of the debate. No one ever says he's a superb player and even his biggest supporters (me as one of them) have no issue with acknowledging his limitations.flysohigh wrote:Very good when he came on last night but very poor against Burnley. I think the truth is somewhere between the two. There is just no balance on the Noble debate he's either superb or dreadful.
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[quote="HarlowEssexHammer"]Excellent cameo from the captain last night, helped drag a very tired looking team to an unlikely point in his 30 minutes. Antonio deserves praise as well for his contribution after coming on at the same time
THIS
THIS
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He should always start at home when it’s up to us to attack. The best passer at the club.k-r-c wrote:He came on and we got two quick goals and then Brighton sat back and the game suited him perfectly.
He was **** against Burnley but much better yesterday, subs got us back in it.
However he still shouldn't be a starter its just our lack of options there that means he starts.
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Hmmm good point, :lol:thejackhammer wrote:
We drew last night D
it still felt like a win a day later
Bang goes the supersub tag !!
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I saw some footage of him giving his shirt to a fan after the game last night and the kid was so happy, like all their Christmas's had rolled onto one, and then they hugged their dad, and that's when I cried :lol: F**king beautiful moment and exactly the reason why I fell in love with football, and West Ham, as a young boy. Sitting in the stand in 1993, away from home at Carrow Road, and the players coming over to the fans and clapping before the game, that feeling will never leave me, we're much more than a football team.
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In light of todays rumours I think I can conceed that Mark will be the last ever of a certain breed of player with a full on loyalty.
There won't be another of this ilk ever again.
There won't be another of this ilk ever again.
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And still people dig him out weeklyRobbie wrote:In light of todays rumours I think I can conceed that Mark will be the last ever of a certain breed of player with a full on loyalty.
There won't be another of this ilk ever again.
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I 100% agree with you but he does have an added incentive to stay and that's playing for his hometown club and the one he and his family grew up supporting, whilst still earning a fair wedge. Interestingly, we call him a loyal servant yet most other people these days would probably call him unambitious.Robbie wrote:In light of todays rumours I think I can conceed that Mark will be the last ever of a certain breed of player with a full on loyalty.
There won't be another of this ilk ever again.
Me, I hope he sticks around the club a long time after he hangs his boots up and eventually ends up being that rare breed now of being a hammers manager from within the club.
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To be fair to him, I find it difficult understand some peoples criticism. That he has added to West Ham's legacy I feel is indisputable. I cannot question his loyalty, desire or general ability. Yes of course he has always lacked some attributes (mainly pace) that would make a player 'international' or 'world class'. However, that is to potentially ignore his strengths and ability which I would list as technical, awareness, passing, tenacity, leadership and loyalty. I think now, at his age, he has a Manager that will use him for his strengths, when appropriate, be that all season or part. And, I believe, Mark knows and appreciates that.
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Had he been born Italian, he'd be Pirlo II.Diogenes wrote:Yes of course he has always lacked some attributes (mainly pace) that would make a player 'international' or 'world class'.
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He wouldn't.
He'd be considered in the same way Luca Cigarini is in Italy.
He'd be considered in the same way Luca Cigarini is in Italy.
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did anyone ever call Sir Trev unambitious ??
or Sir Billy ??
Frank Sr. ?????????????
those days are gone and we won't see the like of Mark Noble ever again I fear......
at any club really not just ours..I bet there are loads of clubs who just love it when one of their own really come through....
Will Kane see out his career at Spurs ? Wilshere and Ramsey are gone ?? most of the Chelsea kids....
a couple at ManU and the Bin Dippers...but will they a) continue to make the first XI b) stay there until their careers are over ??
no more Giggs, Scholes, Beckham, Nevilles etc...no more Carragher or Stevie Me..
shame really (I am sure there are others) but that the way of professional sports of any degree....
it is what it is.......(but not what it seems - courtesy of KF in 'ouston)
or Sir Billy ??
Frank Sr. ?????????????
those days are gone and we won't see the like of Mark Noble ever again I fear......
at any club really not just ours..I bet there are loads of clubs who just love it when one of their own really come through....
Will Kane see out his career at Spurs ? Wilshere and Ramsey are gone ?? most of the Chelsea kids....
a couple at ManU and the Bin Dippers...but will they a) continue to make the first XI b) stay there until their careers are over ??
no more Giggs, Scholes, Beckham, Nevilles etc...no more Carragher or Stevie Me..
shame really (I am sure there are others) but that the way of professional sports of any degree....
it is what it is.......(but not what it seems - courtesy of KF in 'ouston)
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Another excellent Captain's performance today leading the Team to victory. Looked at ease and in control the entire game.
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Colours never run wrote:Another excellent Captain's performance today leading the Team to victory. Looked at ease and in control the entire game.
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Noble loves a derby. Like Long Lost Lanzini, always seems to show up for them.
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Noble today being the absolute midfield pivot he is, probably went under the radar as everyone was so good
Most passes by any West Ham player and 87% pass rate
I'll say it time and time again, some times he gets over run by when he gets the ball, if you don't understand what he does, you don't get football
Most passes by any West Ham player and 87% pass rate
I'll say it time and time again, some times he gets over run by when he gets the ball, if you don't understand what he does, you don't get football