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Phil Parkes: Mark’s ability to adapt and thrive has been key to his legend status

September 11, 2021 Phil Parkes 0

When you look back at Mark Noble’s career and time at West Ham, it says a lot about his temperament and his ability to adapt that he has managed to clock up 500 plus games

Mark Noble: Legend, icon or just lucky?

April 11, 2021 Robert Banks 0

Mark Noble’s recent announcement that next season’s contract extension will be his last as a first-team player was not a major surprise. It has, however, sparked much debate amongst Hammers fans about Noble’s overall contribution,

Is it a coincidence that we are playing well without our fans?

February 18, 2021 Bradley Holland 0

‘It isn’t football without the fans’ – was the well worn phrase of 2020 – uttered by every colour-clad supporter hopelessly sitting behind an electric screen on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon cheering on their

West Ham sign David Martin from Millwall

June 3, 2019 Simon Osborn 0

West Ham have signed goalkeeper David Martin from Millwall on a two-year deal.

Phil Parkes: ‘Fabianski gets my vote but I’ll have no problem if Declan Rice wins the prize’

April 28, 2019 Phil Parkes 0

My thoughts have turned to who I think would be my Hammer of the Year.

Phil Parkes: ‘Mark Noble deserved his new contract and will repay West Ham’s faith in him’

January 4, 2019 Phil Parkes 0

It was pleasing to see the club extend Mark Noble’s contract and have stayed loyal to him to ensure he will see out his top-flight playing career at West Ham. In today’s game, it wouldn’t