Mark Noble may command the respect of his teammates having outlasted many a high-quality Hammer during his 525 game east London stint.
There was little in the way of holding back however as the now 34-year-old West Ham icon got a birthday surprise on Saturday following a workout.
The man heralded as ‘Mr West Ham’ was covered head to toe in eggs and flour as the squad burst in – leaving Noble floored.
Far from angry over the situation and interrupted the rowing session, the club captain joined in the celebrations that were captured on Instagram by Michail Antonio and Jesse Lingard.
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As his teammates prepare to face Everton on Sunday at the London Stadium, Noble is working himself back to fitness having missed West Ham’s 2-1 victory over Burnley on Monday night.
Despite remaining a regular feature in the matchday squad, the experienced central midfielder has found playing time hard to come by this season – featuring from the start on just seven occasions in the Premier League.
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If ever the team spirit within the camp needed rubber-stamping – this was it.
Credit should go to David Moyes and his coaching staff, but also Noble, for aiding and abetting the growth of such spirit in the West Ham squad.
Imagine the scenes if these boys can clinch top four…
