West Ham's former defender Matt Upson says Mark Noble epitomises everything West Ham United
Mark Noble represents everything that West Ham United stands for, according to former Hammer and teammate Matt Upson.
The defender, who now plays for MK Dons, lined-up alongside the current club captain for four years between 2007 and 2011.
And ahead of Noble’s Testimonial match at the Boleyn Ground on Monday, Upson praised the midfielder for the passion he has shown throughout his career in claret and blue.
“He epitomises everything that West Ham is about, really. His commitment and tenacity over the years, playing in the middle of the park, stands out.
“His passion for the Club does too, and that really filters into his game.
“He’s a great lad as a person too, and when you first join the Club, he’s one of the first to welcome you in. He’s a local player and he’s been there his whole career, so he knows the Club inside out.
“He’s such a warming, welcoming character, especially when you first sign.”
The defender, who now plays for MK Dons, lined-up alongside the current club captain for four years between 2007 and 2011.
And ahead of Noble’s Testimonial match at the Boleyn Ground on Monday, Upson praised the midfielder for the passion he has shown throughout his career in claret and blue.
“He epitomises everything that West Ham is about, really. His commitment and tenacity over the years, playing in the middle of the park, stands out.
“His passion for the Club does too, and that really filters into his game.
“He’s a great lad as a person too, and when you first join the Club, he’s one of the first to welcome you in. He’s a local player and he’s been there his whole career, so he knows the Club inside out.
“He’s such a warming, welcoming character, especially when you first sign.”