Coaching stalwarts moving on from Notts
WAYNE Noon is leaving his role as Nottinghamshire assistant coach after 22 years at Trent Bridge.
Noon, 45, was a Notts player and coach, having been assistant for more than a decade. He is departing the club to pursue ambitions in elite coaching.
He helped bring two County Championship titles to the county alongside director of cricket Mick Newell and he has also worked with England’s one-day set-up in the last 12 months.
Noon said:“This has been a big decision and not one that I have taken lightly. There have been many memorable moments at Notts, not least winning the County Championship in 2005 and 2010, and a Lord’s final in 2013.
“I have been fortunate to work with some of the best players in the world and take particular pride in developing talent at the club, such as Alex Hales who was brought in as a 2nd XI cricketer nine years ago and has gone on to represent England in all formats.
“Making a real difference to a player’s career is something I pride myself on and looking ahead, I hope this move will enable me to take on more responsibility in senior coaching roles.
“In the last 12 months I’ve worked with both the Sydney Thunder, who won the Big Bash, and also the England one-day squad, which has further fuelled my ambitions.
“I’d like to make a special mention to Mick Newell – who signed me as a player and gave me my first coaching opportunity in 2002 – and to thank the Nottinghamshire public for their unwavering support. I wish the club every success in the future.”
It’s not just Noon who is leaving Trent Bridge with academy director Chris Tolley also ending his 20-year career at the club.
Tolley, 48, made his Notts debut in 1996 having joined from Worcestershire. He went on to make 124 appearances, taking 175 wickets and contributing 2,686 runs. He was awarded a benefit in 2002, a year after being asked by the club to set up its academy.
Newell said:“Over two decades, Chris has made a very big contribution.We were all very proud when Jake Ball made his Test debut at Lord’s this summer – and Chris, together with the coaches Jake has worked with in senior cricket – take a lot of credit for that.
“It’s sad to see Wayne go, too, because he’s achieved a lot with Notts over a long period of time and he’s very well liked and respected here.
“We wish Wayne all the best for the future – and the most important thing is to thank him for the work he’s done here over the years.
“He was a very big part of our 2010 Championship success, he’s had a positive influence on the careers of lots of players and I’m sure he’ll be very successful in the future, wherever that may be.”