Notts County should snap up Liam Noble in a heartbeat, says Adam Campbell

Liam Noble is a wiser and much improved player who should be snapped up by Notts County in a heartbeat, according to former teammate Adam Campbell.

The midfielder, now at Forest Green Rovers playing under another former Magpies employee in manager Mark Cooper, was subject of a bid by his former club that was turned down by the newly promoted club.

Noble was released a year ago following a campaign marred by a poor disciplinary record, but for Forest Green he has not been sent off and his goal and assist tallies are impressive.

Campbell told the Nottingham Post: "I am probably a bit biased because he's a mate, but taking that out of the equation and looking at a football sense why wouldn't you want him?

"If it was me in charge of the decision at Notts then I would have him back in a heartbeat. He's a central midfielder who scores goals but not only that he creates them too.

"With (Michael O'Connor) out for a long time, they are going to need somebody to be that creative spark in the middle of the pitch.

"He is that and so much more. He's capable of magic as he proved when he was at Notts. He scores goals with his left foot and his right.

"He proved that at Notts and did it last season with Forest Green. He would be an excellent signing. He still has a lot of friends there and I know he loves the club.

"In my mind if Notts do get him then they would be getting a player who would not only be too good for League Two but one who is easily good enough to play in the league above.

"A lot of people made a lot of his red cards, but if you look at his booking count this season he has improved that side of his game significantly.

"He was given the captain's armband and he relished the responsibility. He's been integral to their success this season and I've no doubt that if does come back to Notts then he would be much more wiser."

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