My wife cried her eyes out when she read my goodbye letter to fans
Carlo’s got an attractive proposition
After eight managers and almost 530 appearances, the biggest challenge for Mr West Ham – who turns 34 today – has been saying goodbye.
His open letter in March, confirming next season would be his last, sparked an oupouring of appreciation for the local boy-cumlegendary captain.
Noble said: “I was around a table at the training ground with the press guys and we spent a lot of time writing it, changing it.
“I took it home, sat down at the kitchen table with my wife Carly and told her ‘Babe, I want to show you this before I release it in a couple of days’.
“I read it to her and she cried her eyes out. Carly’s always said to me ‘You are going to miss it when you haven’t got it’.
“When you’ve been involved for 18 years, you do think ‘I’m looking forward to going on holiday and spending time with the kids’. But writing that statement was an
CARLO ANCELOTTI has revealed Everton will spend money this summer to make them easier on the eye.
Ancelotti wants to play more attractive football after a campaign in which they’ve taken a more pragmatic approach in big games. He said: “The last time [summer transfer window] we signed players who put more energy in midfield.
“So [this time] we need to improve some positions on the pitch to try and play more attractive football.”
Everton visitWest Ham tomorrow looking to respond after defeat by Aston Villa hurt their chances of reaching Europe.Ancelotti added: “The next step next season will be a consistency and continuity in the results.”
Everton are keen to sign defender James Carragher, 18, son of Liverpool legend Jamie, who is currently atWigan.