Peter Noble

Noble began his career with Consett where he combined a career in painting and decorating with football. After an impressive season with a record breaking Consett side he was signed for nearby giants Newcastle United where he made 25 appearances. Noble signed for Swindon Town from Newcastle United in January 1968 for £8,000 and made his debut as a substitute in a 3–0 win over Walsall at the beginning of February. In the following season he scored 16 league goals and was the club's top scorer, but his main contribution was to the successful League Cup campaign. He played in every match en route to the final. Noble scored four goals, including the extra time winner in the semi-final replay versus Burnley. He only discovered five years later that he had suffered a broken shoulder blade in that game. In the final Swindon beat First Division giants Arsenal 3–1 in a great giant killing feat. He was the club's top scorer again in 1969–70 with 12 goals and once more in 1971–72, with 14. He also scored in both the 1969 Anglo-Italian League Cup final and the 1970 Anglo-Italian Cup final where he lined up against Roma. Noble left Swindon at the end of the 1972–73 season, when Burnley paid £35,000 for his services. Burnley originally played him in the fullback position and he reached the final of the Texaco Cup in his first season, losing 2–1 to his old club, Newcastle United in extra time. They eventually moved him up into midfield, and he became their top scorer for three of the…

Swindon Town

Football League Cup: 1968–69 Anglo-Italian League Cup: 1969 Anglo-Italian Cup: 1970 Burnley

Anglo-Scottish Cup: 1978–79 Texaco Cup runner-up: 1973–74