David James Noble (born 2 February 1982) is a football manager and former player, playing as a midfielder.

[2] His first senior appearance was on loan at Watford in the 2001–02 season, under the management of Gianluca Vialli; where he scored once against Grimsby Town.

[3] In February 2003, Noble joined newly relegated West Ham United on a free transfer, signing a deal until the end of the 2003–04 season.

[5][6] In February 2004, Noble was loaned for a month to Boston United,[7][8] after which he signed a permanent contract, initially until the end of the season.

[10] Noble also scored in the Championship play-off semi-final against Crystal Palace the following year, when his stoppage-time strike from 30 yards (27 m) gave Bristol City the advantage going into the second leg.

[25] Following the sacking of Ian Allinson as manager of St Albans City in September 2022, Noble took on the Interim Head Coach role.

[26] On 19 November 2022, Noble was given the role on a permanent basis following a 55% win rate across his interim spell in charge.