74 replies to this topic

[Mark (Ferret)]

same link, different day

[Barrow Phantom]

Superb I really can't wait for this one.

[Oracle]

Ive got fingers and toes crossed for Nobby Noble, even if its just for one season to help us develop

[goudie]

Ive got fingers and toes crossed for Nobby Noble, even if its just for one season to help us develop

Many a truer word spoken in jest!!!

[Keith T]

Well it's not Martin Crompton as he was told over the weekend. The favourite now seems to be Jon Sharp who was Noble's number 2.

[Richard de la Riviere]

Hi Keith, where've you got that from? i know it's in league express, just wondered if anyone else had picked it up.

[Barrow Phantom]

Ha ha ha, all you that knew for a "FACT" Crompton had the job.

[SRC]

Ha ha ha, all you that knew for a "FACT" Crompton had the job.

WHAT !! ...... the Sun got it WRONG ??!?!?!

Now this is getting really interesting ......

[RP10]

Look at Wilkopedia and look at Brian Noble...............and theres your answer!



Personal information
Full name Brian D. Noble
Nickname Nobby
Born February 14, 1961 (1961-02-14) (age 49)
Bradford, England
Playing information
Position Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1978–84 Bradford Northern
1985 Cronulla-Sutherland 7 1 0 0 4
1986–95 Bradford Northern
1995–96 Wakefield Trinity
Total 7 1 0 0 4
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1982–84 Great Britain 11 1 0 0 4
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
2001–06 Bradford Bulls 80 65 2 13 81
2006–09 Wigan Warriors 91 49 4 38 54
2010– Celtic Crusaders 9 3 0 6 33
Total 180 117 6 57 65
Representative
Years Team Gms W D L W%
2004–06 Great Britain 14 6 0 8 43
Source: RLP
Brian 'Nobby' D. Noble (born 1961) is an English former rugby league footballer, who is currently head coach of the Welsh side Crusaders. Noble is also the former coach of the Great Britain National Rugby League team. He was also the captain of the 1984 Great Britain touring team to Australia.

Contents [hide]
1 Playing career
2 Coaching career
2.1 Bradford Bulls
2.2 Wigan Warriors
2.3 Crusaders RL
3 References
4 External links


[edit] Playing career
Brian Noble's early rugby league career was as a member of the Police Boys' Clubs before he signed for Bradford Northern (now Bradford Bulls). His début came in the 1978-1979 season and was the beginning of almost 15 years and over 400 games with the club, concluding in the centenary season of 1995-96 following a spell at Wakefield Trinity.

Brian combined his professional career with his job as a policeman, and captained Great Britain on the Lions' tour of Australasia in 1984. He played in all seven tests on the tour, including the test in Papua New Guinea.

[edit] Coaching career
[edit] Bradford Bulls
A Bradford stalwart as a player, coaching always seemed to be the natural progression for Brian Noble. After 6 years of serving in the backroom staff at the club following his retirement, he finally got his big shot when appointed as Bradford head coach in November 2000.[1] After initial confusion regarding chairman Chris Caisley's appointment - the tabloids reported that the new coach was Radio 4 comedian Ross Noble! - Brian was a hugely popular choice to succeed departing coach Matthew Elliott.

Whilst head coach of Bradford Bulls, 'Nobby' guided the Bulls to two Minor Premiership titles, victory in three Grand Finals in 2001, 2003 and 2005, the Challenge Cup in 2003 and to three World Club Championships in 2002, 2004 and 2006. He was named Super League coach of the year in 2003 and was appointed head coach of Great Britain in 2004.

In July 2002, Brian Noble received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bradford for his achievements as a rugby league player both at national level, with Bradford Northern and in recognition of his contributions to the Bradford Bulls as first team coach.

[edit] Wigan Warriors
On 20 April 2006 Brian took up the position of Head Coach at Wigan Warriors; nine days after the sacking of Ian Millward. Brian took over at the club during a relegation battle which at one point looked as though Wigan would lose, however he has been credited for keeping the Warriors in the Super League following a number of impressive performances.

On the 17th January 2007 it was announced that his contract as head coach of the British National team would not be renewed.

In June 2009 there was speculation that Wigan Warriors chairman Ian Lenagan had approached New Zealand national rugby league coach Stephen Kearney in relation to succeeding Brian Noble as head coach at Wigan.[2]

In October 2009, after the defeat to St Helens in the semi-final play-off game, Noble announced he would be leaving to club after a meeting with the chairman, Lenegan, the week before.[3] [4]

[edit] Crusaders RL
After much media speculation about his future, in part through long standing knee problems and the departure of John Dixon in September 2009, on 14 October 2009, Noble was confirmed as the new head coach of the Welsh side Celtic Crusaders.[5] Jon Sharp will be first-team coach, and Iestyn Harris, who is also Wales coach, as an assistant.Noble is to be announced as the coach of Co-Operative Championship Barrow Raiders on Monday 14th November 2010

Edited by Bluenwhite, 16 November 2010 - 04:04 PM.

[scotthouston2008]

It happens to be Monday the 15th of November though and John Sharp has left Crusaders so thats two bits of tosh in that couple of sentences!
Wikipedia isnt to be believed as anyone can edit it

[Barrow Phantom]

I'm not on about the Sun src, I'm on about the people on here who said it was nailed on, a dead cert.

[adampayne]

Surely we cannot afford Noble?
Would be an amazing achievement by the BOD and Des if this rumour is valid...

[RP10]

It happens to be Monday the 15th of November though and John Sharp has left Crusaders so thats two bits of tosh in that couple of sentences!
Wikipedia isnt to be believed as anyone can edit it

Dont shoot the messenger...........

Because someone else told me!

[SRC]

I think Sharpe is far more likely than Noble.

Sharpe would be a huge coup IMO. Bags of SL Head Coach experience, been on tour as Asst Coach with GB and still young and hungry. Comes across very well in the media as well.

Here's hoping.

[Keith T]

Hi Keith, where've you got that from? i know it's in league express, just wondered if anyone else had picked it up.

It was in the League Weekly as well Richard.

[STW]

http://www.code13rug...ow-raiders-job/

Edited by STW, 15 November 2010 - 10:02 PM.

[joe142]

i'd love sharp or noble either would be great for the club!

[rooster2003]

Surely we cannot afford Noble?
Would be an amazing achievement by the BOD and Des if this rumour is valid...

Amazing indeed, and it would not surprise me if true, surely, yes surely Mr Holt would have to congratulate Des and the BOD if true?

[fozzy3]

pretty sure everyone would be made up if noble or sharp were to come on board but can anyone honestly see the like of these 2 being at barrow i know it sounds negative but they are their own men and would want complete control of team affairs and u just cant see that happening.i reckon the new coach will be somebody already at the club which is what alot of people are already are talking about.dont get me wrong i really hope one of the above 2 come on board and if it does happen then credit to the club for making it happen as it would certainly be a massive step in the right direction.

Edited by fozzy3, 16 November 2010 - 09:20 AM.

[Barrow Phantom]

Sharp or Schofield.