Town plan Noble return
13 Dec 2006 - 08:59:46
Ipswich Town boss Jim Magilton is hoping the change in manager at West Ham will result in Mark Noble returning to Portman Road on loan.
The 19-year-old midfielder was a hit during a three-month spell with the Championship side earlier in the season, but Magilton's approach to reprise the loan in January was rejected by former Hammers boss Alan Pardew.
"I spoke to Alan (Pardew) last week about the possibility of Mark coming back here and at that stage he was not prepared to let that happen," Magilton told the club's official website.
"Obviously things have changed at West Ham now but I'm certainly interested in bringing the lad in.
"He was very popular at this football club and did a good job for us and I know that some of the players here have remained in touch with him.
"We will see how things go but it's a possibility that Mark could be here in January."