Rams snaffle Noble

27 September 2010 14:30
Derby have signed England Under-19 striker Ryan Noble on a month-long loan deal from Sunderland. Noble will go straight in to the Rams' squad for the npower Championship clash against Middlesbrough at Pride Park on Tuesday evening. The 19-year-old has been prolific for Sunderland's youth and reserve sides in recent seasons, netting 12 times in 17 appearances during the last campaign. "Ryan is a young lad with a good reputation coming from Sunderland, and we are pleased he has chosen to come here," said Derby manager Nigel Clough. "(Sunderland manager) Steve Bruce rates him highly and thinks this will be a good part of his development. "We have watched Ryan a few times and have been impressed with him."

Source: PA