Ryan Noble
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Ryan Noble is an English footballer who plays for Sunderland
as a striker.
in a 3–0 FA Cup victory against Barrow at the Stadium of Light
. On his return from a six month lay off, he returned to goalscoring ways by scoring seven goals in his first five games back for Sunderland Reserves. He was rewarded for his fine form with his league debut for the first team, coming from the bench as Sunderland lost against Everton
on 26 February 2011. Noble's next appearance also came as a substitute, in Sunderland's 2–0 defeat at Birmingham City
on 16 April. An injury crisis meant that Noble was in line to make his first start for Sunderland against Fulham
. However, Noble himself picked up an injury during a youth team game, ruling him out of the game and leaving the team with no fit strikers.
On 16 November 2011, Noble bagged a reserve team hat-trick during a 3-0 win against local rivals Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light. This prompted a return to first-team action as a substitute in the 0-0 draw with Fulham the following Saturday, however he was subsequently omitted from the squad altogether for the next match versus Wigan Ath despite Sunderland continuing to struggle for goals. On 29 November, Noble gave then manager Bruce another reminder of his poaching prowess with a 5 minute hat-trick after coming off the bench in a reserve team outing versus Scunthorpe Utd.
on loan until the end of the 2009–10 season. He failed to make a single first-team appearance for the club.
side Derby County
on an emergency loan deal. He made one appearance, as substitute, before a back injury ruled him out of contention and he returned to Sunderland on 25 October 2010.
football team following a successful season in Sunderland's reserves. He scored his first U-19 goal versus Bosnia in 2010.
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
as a striker.
Sunderland
A product of the club's youth academy, Noble made his first professional appearance for Sunderland on 2 January 2010, coming on as a substitute for Darren BentDarren Bent
Darren Ashley Bent is an English footballer who plays for Aston Villa as a striker.Bent started his career with Ipswich Town. After progressing through their youth system he made his first team debut in 2001. He made 122 appearances and scored 48 goals in the league for Ipswich, before joining...
in a 3–0 FA Cup victory against Barrow at the Stadium of Light
Stadium of Light
The Stadium of Light is an all-seater football stadium in Sunderland, England. With space for 49,000 spectators, the Stadium of Light has the fifth-largest capacity of any English football stadium. The stadium primarily hosts Sunderland A.F.C. matches...
. On his return from a six month lay off, he returned to goalscoring ways by scoring seven goals in his first five games back for Sunderland Reserves. He was rewarded for his fine form with his league debut for the first team, coming from the bench as Sunderland lost against Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
on 26 February 2011. Noble's next appearance also came as a substitute, in Sunderland's 2–0 defeat at Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
on 16 April. An injury crisis meant that Noble was in line to make his first start for Sunderland against Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
. However, Noble himself picked up an injury during a youth team game, ruling him out of the game and leaving the team with no fit strikers.
On 16 November 2011, Noble bagged a reserve team hat-trick during a 3-0 win against local rivals Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light. This prompted a return to first-team action as a substitute in the 0-0 draw with Fulham the following Saturday, however he was subsequently omitted from the squad altogether for the next match versus Wigan Ath despite Sunderland continuing to struggle for goals. On 29 November, Noble gave then manager Bruce another reminder of his poaching prowess with a 5 minute hat-trick after coming off the bench in a reserve team outing versus Scunthorpe Utd.
Watford (loan)
On 25 March 2010, Noble joined WatfordWatford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
on loan until the end of the 2009–10 season. He failed to make a single first-team appearance for the club.
Derby County (loan)
Noble was expected to crack the first team in the coming season, but wasn't assigned a first team squad number, leading to speculation he may be loaned out during the season. He eventually joined ChampionshipFootball League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
on an emergency loan deal. He made one appearance, as substitute, before a back injury ruled him out of contention and he returned to Sunderland on 25 October 2010.
International career
Noble plays for the England U19England national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
football team following a successful season in Sunderland's reserves. He scored his first U-19 goal versus Bosnia in 2010.