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He's been one of the most vital components at WHUFC since being signed by Big Sam over a decade ago.

He's lifted a cup at Wembley, housed/mentored Andy Carroll (no mean feat in itself), became the first midfielder to score double figures in a season since Frank Lampard, captained the club with distinction, celebrated like a chicken and been a huge part of David Moyes' backroom team.

So happy birthday Kevin 'Nobby' Nolan, 40 today. 🎂


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What's your favourite Nolan moment?
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In good company..


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MB wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:20 pm In good company.
f*** me, I can already picture Cicinho and Nolan at the Bar racking up a huge bar bill celebrating their double birthdays and that's drinks just for them!

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.thes ... cinho/amp/
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Davis May's claim to fame. :crossed:
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Never knew his nickname was Nobby. Was expecting a thread about Solano!

Anyway happy birthday Kev! Sure you’ll have a beer or two to celebrate
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GetUrWangOut wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:08 pm Never knew his nickname was Nobby. Was expecting a thread about Solano!
I was trying to remember if Nobby Stiles was still alive
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A superb captain, one of the best we’ve seen in recent memory.
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Likes a proper knees up does Kevin, probably having a good time right about now.
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Happy birthday Skipper... :beer:
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Love the bloke and glad he returned to the club as a coach after his pretty subdued departure.

Deep down I think he’s become a bit of a fan of the club too.

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funky chicken wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:31 pm
Deep down I think he’s become a bit of a fan of the club too.

His kids have become West Ham Fans.
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Top bloke - Happy Birthday!
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For me, one of our most important ever signings. Getting him from Newcastle to lead us back to the Prem was so vital.

Love the guy. He is everything a top footballer should be.

I hope he has a successful managerial career.
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Fellow Ship drinker. :beer:
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I was delighted when we signed Nobby. He helped to put a backbone in the jellyfish that was West Ham. I was equally pleased when he joined the coaching team and I am sure he makes an immense contribution. All the best Sir Nobby! :scarfer:
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I'm another one who's never heard of him referred to as Nobby before !

However, Happy 40th Kevin Nolan. Grudging thanks ( :grin: ) to the Fat Man for persuading him to come and put some spine & goals into the team. The Man Utd goal was not offside either...
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Fantastic captain.

Best bit of business Big Sam did.

Happy 40th Kev.
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I liked him even when he was at Notlob and regularly bullied whatever pair of spineless centre-backs we had at the time. He was also a far better player than he was given credit for and probably wouldn't have done any worse in an England shirt than Scholes, Gerrard and Fat Frank. He was always on a bit of a hiding to nothing being perceived as BFS's boy wonder but, he was a good captain for us and, you can argue that he taught Noble the job quite well.

I was super pleased when the Moyesiah brought him back as he's just one of those blokes who gets us.
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"As a child, he supported Celtic..."

An all-round class act! Happy birthday Sir Kev.
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