Nouble says he’ll be ‘Arbroath fan for life’ ahead of Livi return

AFTER 22 games for Arbroath, Joel Nouble is preparing to leave the Angus side for a chance of Premiership football with Livingston – but he’ll always remember his time in the maroon jersey.

It may only have been half a season, but the 25-year-old will leave a lasting impact at Gayfield, endearing himself to the Lichties faithful, among whom he now counts himself.

Nouble will rejoin the Lions after his final game for Dick Campbell’s side on Saturday away to Ayr United.

Fans needn’t fear, though. Nouble hopes to still be a familiar face around the club – and aims to even take in a game or two when he can. This time as a fan.

He said: “I wanted to say goodbye properly but hopefully the fans have enjoyed my performances for their club – I’ve enjoyed every single second here.

“I’ll be back for Bobby Linn’s testimonial next month and any chance I have to come and watch or visit Arbroath I’ll take it.

“If I’m not playing and I can come and watch them I will. I’m an Arbroath fan for life now.

“They club made me feel wanted from the very first training session – it’s the best loan deal I could ever have dreamed of.”

As Nouble heads back, a familiar face in Jack Hamilton has arrived from Livingston.

The 20-year-old netted eight times in 14 appearances in a loan spell last term and Nouble is confident Hamilton will be a suitable replacement.

“The quality doesn’t drop at all at Arbroath,” he said of Hamilton’s arrival.

“I hope Jack does well here.

“If he gets close to doing what he managed last year then it will be brilliant for the club.”

Joel Nouble now counts himself as a Red Lichtie.