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West Ham skipper Noble to receive testimonial match

West Ham United captain Mark Noble is set to be honoured with a testimonial match.

Since making his way up through the West Ham United academy into the first team, Noble has amassed nearly 350 appearances for his beloved club and it can now be revealed that the midfielder is set to be awarded a testimonial match on Easter Monday, 28 March 2016, where a West Ham all-star side will be featuring.

Speaking regarding the honour bestowed upon him, Noble said: "I am hugely honoured and grateful that the Board have awarded me a Testimonial match at the Boleyn Ground. This is where I come from and this is my Football Club, so I can think of nothing better than having my Testimonial at the stadium where I have laughed, cheered and cried, both as a fan and as a layer.

"Everyone knows how much West Ham United means to me, so to have the opportunity to share a pitch with the players who I have grown up with will be fantastic – and it will be even more special to have my family, friends and so many Hammers fans watching from the stands.

"I am pleased and proud to say we will be donating all the proceeds from my Testimonial match to three charities that mean a huge amount to me – Richard House Children's Hospice, Help for Heroes and the DT38 Foundation."

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