Im not sure returning to your previous club usually works, although foxy disproved that somewhat.
I've not heard anything about noble wanting to come back, im not convinced he would want to.
He's undoubtably a good coach but there were a few spats from both sides when he left & like one or two have said i think its time for a completely fresh coach... from oz.

But I would class Kear as a average coach (and yes I do realise he's won two Challenge Cups with Sheffield and Hull) but personally I think we should be looking at the NRL for our next coach I don't believe that Lowes or McDermott would take us forward.

I think people are simplifying the situation way too much. It's not just a matter of "well he's best, so we'll have him". There are a number of other factors involved in it, and the two most important of those are:

1) Does the coach want to come to Bradford?
2) Can we afford his wages?

If either of those is a no, we can't have them.

We can only pick from those available and affordable.

I always regarded Kear as an average coach when he was with Sheffield, England, Huddersfield and Hull, his two good cup runs (in 10 + years) somewhat inflated his reputation IMO.

However, the job he has done at Wakefield has been nothing short of superb, possibly a case of the club and it's situation, fitting the personality and style of the coach perfectly.