TAKEN FROM THE SPORTINGLIFE.COM.



The 52-year-old former Bradford, Wigan and Great Britain coach was presented on Tuesday as the Reds' successor to Phil Veivers at a press conference at the Salford City Stadium.

Noble, who has been without a club since leaving Crusaders at the end of the 2010 season, said: "It's very exciting. There is an urge to get back in."

Noble said he plans to bring in an assistant but confirmed current assistant coach Sean Long will remain part of the club's backroom staff, along with caretaker coach Alan Hunte, who will stay in charge for Sunday's Challenge Cup tie against the University of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham before handing over control of the team.

Salford chairman Marwan Koukash said: "I am absolutely delighted and honoured to have Brian as our head coach."He knows the potential of the club and believes in my vision."

Brian Noble and Salford's favourite aromatherapist Dr Koukash will be on the Rugby League Show on Radio Manchester on Thursday evening.

I must admit to being one of those who was initially a little underwhelmed at the pospect of Noble coming in as the new Head Coach. Have to say, I already believe it's going to be a great appointment. Any Salford fan who questions anything positive the club is attempting to do, needs to think back 5 short months to last December.

All the jealous sniping about how far he can/ cannot take us is futile. The man will clearly not stand for any time wasters, or as he put it, 'mercenaries'. I love the way he has already said the club won't have 'their pants taken down' (so long Mr Morley) - he's probably viewed it going on at Salford from afar for years. I believe he is what the club has been crying out for for decades: the epitome of professionalism.

He won't let us down.

Agree with that Derek - time to unite & Move forward.

The future seems so much better compared to early January ( and beyond that I know!!). Who could this " another assistant coach " be ??

One of his old Bradford Bulls pals I bet you!

I haven't seen the conference but read the quote on a twitter account and I took it to mean any player who signed for Salford would not have their pants taken down ie they would be paid,unlike at other clubs ie Crusaders.( But I could be completely wrong !)

As the Castleford game on the 27th is a Ladies Day it may be a suitable time for a 3 game ticket for the price of 2.
Next 3 home games all against Yorkshire opposition - Cas,Bradford and Wakefield;last one on Sky tv.The Bradford game could easily have a strapline,as that is where Noble won things.
As hopefully we are still in the Challenge Cup after Sunday then a half-season ticket could be sold for the remainder of the campaign as this should give season ticket holders priority for the CC game ticket allocation.
Having checked the record of Noble he has 3 Grand Finals,3 World club Championships yet only 1 CC Win.
Emphasis should perhaps be made on the CC as success in the tournament will certainly raise the profile of the club.

He said the club won't have it's pants pulled down salary wise & ANY player signed must want to play for us, not just be in it for the money. May not be any new signings in for the rest of this season due touch of available quality.

Scott Naylors coming back as assistant coach apparently.

I don't want Nobbie Paul which I get the horrible feeling is where it might go.

Scott was in the hospitality area after the game on Saturday.