Farewell message from the captain

Mark Noble reflects on his unforgettable final season in Claret and Blue

"This has been a special first season at West Ham. The reception I got touched me."

West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club that plays its home matches in Stratford, East London. Competing in the Premier League, the top tier of English football, the club was founded in 1895 and has a long and proud history.

This season has been a special one for the Hammers, with the team reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League and finishing seventh in the Premier League. Captain Mark Noble has been a key part of the team's success, and he has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the season.

In a farewell message to the fans, Noble said: "This has been a special first season at West Ham. The reception I got touched me. I want to cap a good first season with a strong finish."

Noble has made over 500 appearances for West Ham, and he is one of the most popular players in the club's history. He will be missed by the fans, but he leaves behind a legacy of success and passion.