Mark Noble sends classy message to journalists ahead of final West Ham home game vs Man City

West Ham United hero Mark Noble has sent a classy message to journalists ahead of his last home match with the club.

The English central midfielder is hanging up his boots this summer after 18 seasons with the east Londoners, with his final home clash coming today against reigning Premier League champions Manchester City. And ahead of the game, the Hammers captain has penned a classy letter to journalists covering today’s match.

“Much of my journey you have covered as a reporter or a photographer – and I know that some in the press room today have been there since the very start – I hope you have always found me to be fair, honest and approachable", his letter read. “I have always had great respect for the job that you do telling the stories and capturing the images of the game that we all love, and I thank you for your coverage throughout my career.

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“Enjoy the match today and have a great summer." Explaining his decision to retire ahead of the game against Pep Guardiola's side, the 35-year-old admitted that he wanted to hang his boots up before his levels drop dramatically.

“I feel like very rarely do people get their exit right, whether in work, in business - you always feel, ‘Maybe I will go again’,” he said.

“From the feelings I’ve had this year and what the players have done for us in the games we have had, it’s perfect. Because I know what I will do if I don’t and I keep on trying to play: I’ll regret it and I’ve never regretted anything up until now.”