Mark Noble is gearing up for one of the biggest weeks during his career at West Ham United as he prepares to celebrate his Testimonial with the club on Easter Monday.
Noble made his debut for the Club back in 2004 and has gone on to make 356 appearances during a memorable spell at the Boleyn Ground.
The talented midfielder has been one of the star performers once again this season and has played a major role in helping the Hammers challenge for a European spot.
The players are now gearing up for a busy end to the season and Noble has no doubts there is enough quality in the squad to make it a memorable end to the campaign.
Mark, it was a disappointing way to finish the draw with Chelsea. How upset were you that the team were unable to come away with all three points at Stamford Bridge?
MN: “It shows how far the club has come that we are coming to places like Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford and we are disappointed to only be coming away with a draw.
“You can see by the way we are playing and passing the ball and that it is a credit to the team and the players.
“We can come to these big clubs now and not have that fear factor. We fully believe that we can win. We got the point against Chelsea but we were unlucky not to come away with all three points.”
You have obviously been at West Ham for a long period. Is this one of the best teams you have been a part of?
MN: “For sure it is the best team. You can see by the players we have got and the players we are bringing off the substitutes bench that we have got a great squad.
“We showed that once again in the Chelsea game with Andy Carroll coming off the bench and getting on the scoresheet. Emenike also came on and did great for us.”
You see the quality from the players every day in training but that first goal from Manuel Lanzini was pretty special. How impressed were you with the goal and the quality of players that are now playing for the Club?
MN: “He is a very good player. We need to take games like Chelsea and Manchester United and realise how far we have come.
“That is what we have got now. We have got a great blend of players and we all get on well together. That is why we are doing so well.”
The Club have had great away support all season. How impressed have you been with the fans
MN: “They are always great and we can never complain about them whether it is Newcastle, Sunderland or Chelsea.
“The West Ham fans are the best in the world and they have shown that once again this season.”
Will the Chelsea result affect the players over the international break or will they come back with an even bigger point to prove”
MN: “It will be difficult but we need to have the rest as we have a lot of midweek games coming up and we need to be geared up for that.
“The way we have been performing I am sure we will be looking forward to it.”
The Hammers are now up to fifth in the table and challenging for a European spot. These are certainly exciting times for the club and you must be excited by your Testimonial which is coming up on Monday at the Boleyn Ground?
MN: “I am over the moon with how things have gone and I don't want it to end.
“We have got a lot of big games coming up and I am looking forward to my Testimonial on Monday which is going to be a bit of fun for everyone.
“We can then look forward to the final part of the season.”
The Testimonial is going to be a great day for yourself and everyone connected with the Club. What are you most looking forward to?
MN: “I am really looking forward to the whole day. It is more about the fans and seeing some of their heroes coming back to play.
“I am looking forward to seeing as many players back as I can and let's try and make a good day of it.”