Career
Noble was born in Kingston upon Hull and played in the youth team at local side Hull City before he left for Stoke City in 1989. He made his debut for Stoke on the final day of the 1989-1990 season at home against Swindon Town with Stoke already relegated to the third tier. He played just twice in 1990-1991 conceding five goals and at the end of the season he was released.
He signed for Crewe Alexandra and played nine times for the "Alex" before deciding to peruse a different career.
