Brian Noble will make a shock return to administration for the primary time in over a decade after being named as Bradford Bulls head coach for the 2025 season.
Noble received the Tremendous League 3 times, three World Membership Challenges in addition to Problem Cup throughout a spell accountable for the Bulls from 2001-06, having beforehand loved a prolonged enjoying profession on the membership.
The previous Nice Britain coach additionally spent three seasons as head coach at Wigan Warriors between 2006 and 2009, adopted by a spell at Crusaders RL, however has been with no teaching function since leaving Salford Pink Devils in 2014.
Noble has had a number of non-coaching roles since and returned to the Bulls as a guide in 2023, with the 63-year-old now prepared to guide Bradford into the brand new Betfred Championship season.
“I am really excited,” Noble advised the Bradford Bulls web site. “I have been part of what’s been occurring behind the scenes for 18 months and it’s a must to say we’re on an upward trajectory.
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“There’s tons that has been achieved however there’s tons nonetheless to do and we must be cautious as a result of there’s tons to lose as properly, that is the fact of all of it.
“The only reason I came back to help out initially was on the back of trying to get Bradford Bulls back to Super League. That’s my only mission. That’s my only dream, not only for the people of Bradford, but for the club itself.”
Brian Noble will spend a second spell as head coach of Bradford Bulls
Bradford have completed third in every of the 2 earlier Championship seasons and obtained an improved rating of 12.15 in IMG’s grading course of, maintaining them at Grade B however leaving them pushing for a Tremendous League return for the primary time since 2014.
Noble replaces Eamon O’Carroll – leaving to take up a full-time teaching function at an unnamed Tremendous League aspect – and will probably be supported by first-team coach Lee Greenwood, who signed a contract extension to stay at Odsal for 2025.
“Once we knew he [Noble] was available and willing and wanting to take on the role, he was our undoubted number one choice,” Bradford Bulls CEO Jason Hirst stated. “His passion, experience, knowledge and track record are there for all to see.
“I am unable to wait to see him in his extra hands-on teaching function. Equally, we had been simply as eager to retain Lee’s providers and promote him to first-team coach, his affect on the membership has grown considerably in these final 18 months.”
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