Liam Thomas Noble (born 8 May 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Easington Colliery.
He has formerly played for Hartlepool United, Forest Green Rovers, Notts County, Carlisle United and Sunderland.
Club career Early career Noble rose through the academy at Sunderland and entered the reserve team in 2009–10, whilst continuing to impress for Kevin Ball's youth side.
Carlisle United (loan) Taken in on loan at League One side Carlisle United in January 2011, he made his debut for the club in a 4–0 win over Bristol Rovers on 15 January. After his loan deal was extended until the end of the season, he won his first league start on 22 January, helping Carlisle to a 1–0 win over at Notts County at Meadow Lane.
His impressive performances for the Cumbrians impressed manager Greg Abbott enough to take Noble on a six-month loan deal. He joined them permanently on 12 January 2012
Notts County On 3 June 2014, Noble joined Notts County on a two-year on a free transfer following his release by Carlisle United.
On 11 August 2015, he scored a brace in a 2–1 upset win at Championship side Huddersfield Town in the first round of the League Cup, after Notts had been trailing 0–1.
Forest Green Rovers In June 2016, Noble signed for National League club Forest Green Rovers on a two-year contract. He made his debut for the club on 16 August 2016 in a 1–0 away win at Woking where he provided the assist for the winning goal. He scored his first goal for the club on 3 September 2016 in a 2–1 away win against Chester.
On 14 May 2017, he captained Forest Green to promotion to the Football League for the first time in the club's history in the 2016–17 National League play-off final at Wembley Stadium with a 3–1 win over Tranmere Rovers.
In October 2017, Noble was released by Forest Green Rovers.
Notts County In October 2017, Noble signed for a second spell at Notts County on an 18 Month contract starting on 1 January 2018. On 30 June 2018, Noble left Notts County by mutual consent. He made 18 league appearances for the League Two side, scoring once.
Hartlepool United Following his release from Notts County, Noble signed for National League club Hartlepool United becoming the club's fifth signing of the season. Noble scored on his debut for Pools in a 1–1 draw against Maidstone United in August 2018. Noble finished the 2018–19 season as the club's top scorer, scoring 13 goals in 44 appearances while also providing nine assists. In May 2019, Noble signed a new contract to keep him at the club for the 2019–20 season.
Morpeth Town On 1 October 2019, Noble joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Morpeth Town.
Hebburn Town On 1 March 2024, Noble joined Hebburn Town on loan for the remainder of the season. He made twelve appearances during his loan spell, helping Hebburn to be crowned NPL Division One East champions.
On 29 May 2024, Noble returned to Hebburn Town on a permanent basis.
He departed the club by mutual consent in August 2025.
Newcastle Blue Star In August 2025, Noble joined Northern League Division One club Newcastle Blue Star.
Ashington On 19 September 2025, Noble joined Northern Premier League Division One East club Ashington.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSunderland2010–11Premier League000000—00Carlisle United2010–11League One21300003Appearances in Football League Trophy02432011–12League One4062120104572012–13League One3561130104072013–14League One345302010405Total1302062704014922Notts County2014–15League One3352010213862015–16League Two3781012104010Total70133022317816Forest Green Rovers2016–17National League40700—3Appearances in National League play-offs14382017–18League Two91001010111Total498001041549Notts County2017–18League Two181100020211Hartlepool United2018–19National League421320—0044132019–20National League12300—00123Total54162000005616Morpeth Town2019–20NPL Premier Division21210—312532020–21NPL Premier Division7120—311222021–22NPL Premier Division37950—4146102022–23NPL Premier Division16300—101732023–24NPL Premier Division21330—00243Total102181000011312321Hebburn Town2023–24NPL East Division12100—001212024–25NPL Premier Division36320—113932025–26NPL Premier Division2000—0020Total504200010534Newcastle Blue Star2025–26Northern League Division One1010—1131Ashington2025–26NPL East Division22000—10230Easington Colliery2025–26Northern League Division One2000—0020Career total4938025210229655590
Honours Carlisle United Football League Trophy: 2010–11
Forest Green Rovers National League play-offs: 2017
Hebburn Town Northern Premier League Division One East: 2023–24
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