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| caption = Blake as manager of [[England national under-19 football team|England U19]] in 2012
| caption = Blake as manager of [[England national under-19 football team|England U19]] in 2012
| fullname = Noel Lloyd George Blake<ref>{{Hugman|1709|accessdate=19 March 2017}}</ref>
| fullname = Noel Lloyd George Blake<ref>{{Hugman|1709|access-date=19 March 2017}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1962|1|12|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1962|1|12|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Kingston, Jamaica|Kingston]], Jamaica
| birth_place = [[Kingston, Jamaica|Kingston]], Jamaica
| height = 6 ft 0 in<ref>{{cite book |title=Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88 |editor-first=Peter |editor-last=Dunk |publisher=Queen Anne Press |location=London |date=1987 |page=290 |isbn=978-0-356-14354-5}}</ref>
| height =
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]]
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]]
| years1 = 1978–1979 |clubs1 = [[Sutton Coldfield Town F.C.|Sutton Coldfield Town]] |caps1 = |goals1 =
| youthyears1 = 1978–1979 |youthclubs1 = [[Sutton Coldfield Town F.C.|Sutton Coldfield Town]]
| years2 = 1979–1982 |clubs2 = [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] |caps2 = 4 |goals2 = 0
| youthyears2 = 1979–1980 |youthclubs2 = [[Aston Villa Academy|Aston Villa]]
| years3 = 1982 |clubs3 = → [[Shrewsbury Town F.C.|Shrewsbury Town]] (loan) |caps3 = 6 |goals3 = 0
| years1 = 1980–1982 |clubs1 = [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] |caps1 = 4 |goals1 = 0
| years4 = 1982–1984 |clubs4 = [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] |caps4 = 76 |goals4 = 5
| years2 = 1982 |clubs2 = → [[Shrewsbury Town F.C.|Shrewsbury Town]] (loan) |caps2 = 6 |goals2 = 0
| years5 = 1984–1988 |clubs5 = [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] |caps5 = 144 |goals5 = 10
| years3 = 1982–1984 |clubs3 = [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] |caps3 = 76 |goals3 = 5
| years6 = 1988–1990 |clubs6 = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |caps6 = 51 |goals6 = 4
| years4 = 1984–1988 |clubs4 = [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] |caps4 = 144 |goals4 = 10
| years7 = 1990–1992 |clubs7 = [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] |caps7 = 75 |goals7 = 3
| years5 = 1988–1990 |clubs5 = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |caps5 = 51 |goals5 = 4
| years8 = 1992 |clubs8 = → [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] (loan) |caps8 = 6 |goals8 = 0
| years6 = 1990–1992 |clubs6 = [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] |caps6 = 75 |goals6 = 3
| years9 = 1992–1993 |clubs9 = [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] |caps9 = 39 |goals9 = 3
| years7 = 1992 |clubs7 = → [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] (loan) |caps7 = 6 |goals7 = 0
| years10 = 1993–1995 |clubs10 = [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]] |caps10 = 54 |goals10 = 2
| years8 = 1992–1993 |clubs8 = [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] |caps8 = 39 |goals8 = 3
| years11 = 1995–2001 |clubs11 = [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]] |caps11 = 147 |goals11 = 10
| years9 = 1993–1995 |clubs9 = [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]] |caps9 = 54 |goals9 = 2
| years10 = 1995–2001 |clubs10 = [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]] |caps10 = 147 |goals10 = 10
| totalcaps = 602 | totalgoals = 37
| totalcaps = 602 | totalgoals = 37
| manageryears1 = 2000–2001 | managerclubs1 = [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]]
| manageryears1 = 2000–2001 | managerclubs1 = [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]]
| manageryears2 = 2009–2014 | managerclubs2 = [[England national under-19 football team|England U19]]
| manageryears2 = 2009–2014 | managerclubs2 = [[England national under-19 football team|England U19]]
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'''Noel Lloyd George Blake''' (born 12 January 1962) is a former professional [[association football|footballer]] and current coach. He was formerly the head coach of the [[England national under-19 football team]].<ref name="FA departure">{{cite web|title=National Coach and Young Lions boss Noel Blake leaves|url=http://www.thefa.com/news/england/development/2014/jun/noel-blake-leaves-fa-130614|website=www.thefa.com |publisher=The FA|accessdate=13 June 2014}}</ref> He played in [[the Football League]] for [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], [[Shrewsbury Town F.C.|Shrewsbury Town]], [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]], [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]], [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]], [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] and [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]], and in the [[Scottish Football League]] for [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]].<ref name=NB>{{cite web |url=http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player/noelblake.html |title=Noel Blake |work=UK A–Z Transfers |publisher=Neil Brown |accessdate=15 May 2009}}</ref>
'''Noel Lloyd George Blake''' (born 12 January 1962) is a former professional [[association football|footballer]] and current coach. He was formerly the head coach of the [[England national under-19 football team]].<ref name="FA departure">{{cite web|title=National Coach and Young Lions boss Noel Blake leaves|url=http://www.thefa.com/news/england/development/2014/jun/noel-blake-leaves-fa-130614|website=www.thefa.com |publisher=The FA|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> He played in [[the Football League]] for [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], [[Shrewsbury Town F.C.|Shrewsbury Town]], [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]], [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]], [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]], [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] and [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]], and in the [[Scottish Football League]] for [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]].<ref name=NB>{{cite web |url=http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player/noelblake.html |title=Noel Blake |work=UK A–Z Transfers |publisher=Neil Brown |access-date=15 May 2009}}</ref>


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Born in [[Kingston, Jamaica]], Blake moved to England and played football with non-league side [[Sutton Coldfield Town F.C.|Sutton Coldfield Town]]. He was spotted by scouts at [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] who signed Blake a year later. He struggled to force his way into the Villa side and went out on loan to [[Shrewsbury Town F.C.|Shrewsbury Town]] in 1982. He left Villa upon his return and joined local rivals [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]]. He quickly became a fan favourite with Birmingham as he scored against Villa in December 1982.<ref>{{cite web|title=Christmas Cracker 1982 – Blues 3 Villa 0|url=http://www.birminghamcity-mad.co.uk/feat/ed21/christmas_cracker_1982__blues_3__villa_0_27887/index.shtml|work=birminghamcity-mad.co.uk|accessdate=8 February 2012}}</ref>
Born in [[Kingston, Jamaica]], Blake moved to England and played football with non-league side [[Sutton Coldfield Town F.C.|Sutton Coldfield Town]]. He was spotted by scouts at [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] who signed Blake a year later. He struggled to force his way into the Villa side and went out on loan to [[Shrewsbury Town F.C.|Shrewsbury Town]] in 1982. He left Villa upon his return and joined local rivals [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]]. He quickly became a fan favourite with Birmingham as he scored against Villa in December 1982.<ref>{{cite web|title=Christmas Cracker 1982 – Blues 3 Villa 0|url=http://www.birminghamcity-mad.co.uk/feat/ed21/christmas_cracker_1982__blues_3__villa_0_27887/index.shtml|work=birminghamcity-mad.co.uk|access-date=8 February 2012}}</ref>


He spent two years with Birmingham before signing with [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] on the south coast. Whilst he did enjoy some success at 'Pompey' winning promotion as Second Division runners-up in 1987, Blake had problems with racial abuse from his own supporters, at a time when racism was still rife in English football.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Canoville |first1=Paul |title=Black and Blue: How Racism, Drugs and Cancer Almost Destroyed Me |date=18 December 2012 |publisher=Hachette UK |isbn=978-0755364787 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=t_JAPXrMLJMC&q=Noel+Blake+racist+abuse&pg=PT97 |accessdate=7 October 2020}}</ref> After making over 150 appearances with Portsmouth, Blake joined [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] on a free transfer and he helped to club to promotion as Second Division champions in the 1989–90 season. However his opportunities were limited the following season and so he was sold to [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] just after promotion was achieved, with [[Howard Wilkinson]] looking to spend heavily on new players to build a squad capable of competing with the very best in the First Division.<ref>{{cite web|title=Noel Blake|url=http://www.leeds-fans.org.uk/leeds/players/451.html|work=leeds-fans.org.uk|accessdate=8 February 2012}}</ref>
He spent two years with Birmingham before signing with [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] on the south coast. Whilst he did enjoy some success at 'Pompey' winning promotion as Second Division runners-up in 1987, Blake had problems with racial abuse from his own supporters, at a time when racism was still rife in English football.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Canoville |first1=Paul |title=Black and Blue: How Racism, Drugs and Cancer Almost Destroyed Me |date=18 December 2012 |publisher=Hachette UK |isbn=978-0755364787 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=t_JAPXrMLJMC&q=Noel+Blake+racist+abuse&pg=PT97 |access-date=7 October 2020}}</ref> After making over 150 appearances with Portsmouth, Blake joined [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] on a free transfer and he helped to club to promotion as Second Division champions in the 1989–90 season. However his opportunities were limited the following season and so he was sold to [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] just after promotion was achieved, with [[Howard Wilkinson]] looking to spend heavily on new players to build a squad capable of competing with the very best in the First Division.<ref>{{cite web|title=Noel Blake|url=http://www.leeds-fans.org.uk/leeds/players/451.html|work=leeds-fans.org.uk|access-date=8 February 2012}}</ref>


Blake's old manager at Portsmouth [[Alan Ball, Jr.|Alan Ball]] tempted Blake to join him at [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] in 1990. Ball was sacked in February 1991 as Stoke went on to record their worst league position of 14th in the third tier. Stoke's new manager [[Lou Macari]] only used Blake sparingly and later joined [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] on loan in 1992.<ref name=NB/> He joined Bradford permanently and latter played for Scottish side [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]] before ending his playing career with [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]].<ref>Matthews, Tony: "The Who's who of Stoke City " (Breedon's, {{ISBN|1-85983-473-6}})</ref>
Blake's old manager at Portsmouth [[Alan Ball, Jr.|Alan Ball]] tempted Blake to join him at [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] in 1990. Ball was sacked in February 1991 as Stoke went on to record their worst league position of 14th in the third tier. Stoke's new manager [[Lou Macari]] only used Blake sparingly and later joined [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] on loan in 1992.<ref name=NB/> He joined Bradford permanently and latter played for Scottish side [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]] before ending his playing career with [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]].<ref>Matthews, Tony: "The Who's who of Stoke City " (Breedon's, {{ISBN|1-85983-473-6}})</ref>


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
Blake held the position of manager of Exeter City from January 2000 until September 2001.<ref>{{cite web|title=Blake steps down at Exeter|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/e/exeter_city/1559472.stm|website=news.bbc.co.uk |publisher=BBC|accessdate=13 June 2014}}</ref>
Blake held the position of manager of Exeter City from January 2000 until September 2001.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blake steps down at Exeter|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/e/exeter_city/1559472.stm|website=news.bbc.co.uk |date=23 September 2001 |publisher=BBC|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref>


A qualified coach and holder of the [[UEFA Pro Licence]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6376121.stm |title=Focus: Football's black mark |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=22 February 2007 |first=Simon |last=Austin |accessdate=15 May 2009}}</ref> Blake was appointed in February 2007 as one of [[the Football Association]]'s National Coaches to work with players in [[England national football team|England]]'s youth teams and to assist with coach education.<ref>{{cite web
A qualified coach and holder of the [[UEFA Pro Licence]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6376121.stm |title=Focus: Football's black mark |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=22 February 2007 |first=Simon |last=Austin |access-date=15 May 2009}}</ref> Blake was appointed in February 2007 as one of [[the Football Association]]'s National Coaches to work with players in [[England national football team|England]]'s youth teams and to assist with coach education.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.thefa.com/England/MensUnder19s/NewsAndFeatures/2007/NoelBlakeAppointment.aspx |title=Noel Blake on board |date=12 February 2007 |accessdate=15 May 2009 |publisher=[[The Football Association]]}}</ref> He was placed in charge of the England under-19 team in 2009, leading the side to the semi-finals of the [[UEFA European Under-19 Championship]] in both [[2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship|2010]] and [[2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship|2012]] before leaving the Football Association in June 2014.<ref name="FA departure"/>
|url=http://www.thefa.com/England/MensUnder19s/NewsAndFeatures/2007/NoelBlakeAppointment.aspx |title=Noel Blake on board |date=12 February 2007 |access-date=15 May 2009 |publisher=[[The Football Association]]}}</ref> He was placed in charge of the England under-19 team in 2009, leading the side to the semi-finals of the [[UEFA European Under-19 Championship]] in both [[2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship|2010]] and [[2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship|2012]] before leaving the Football Association in June 2014.<ref name="FA departure"/>


On 1 July it was reported that Blake was about to become first-team coach at [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]].<ref name=gazette6703238>{{cite web|title=England coach set for Pool|url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/blackpool-fc/england-coach-set-for-pool-1-6703238|publisher=[[Blackpool Gazette]]|accessdate=1 July 2014|date=1 July 2014}}</ref> On 27 October Blake was put in temporary charge following the departure of [[Jose Riga]].<ref name=BBC>{{cite web|title=Jose Riga: Championship strugglers Blackpool sack manager |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29795449|publisher=[[BBC]]|accessdate=27 October 2014|date=27 October 2014}}</ref> He left Blackpool in December 2014.
On 1 July it was reported that Blake was about to become first-team coach at [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]].<ref name=gazette6703238>{{cite web|title=England coach set for Pool|url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/blackpool-fc/england-coach-set-for-pool-1-6703238|publisher=[[Blackpool Gazette]]|access-date=1 July 2014|date=1 July 2014}}</ref> On 27 October Blake was put in temporary charge following the departure of [[Jose Riga]].<ref name=BBC>{{cite web|title=Jose Riga: Championship strugglers Blackpool sack manager |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29795449|publisher=[[BBC]]|access-date=27 October 2014|date=27 October 2014}}</ref> He left Blackpool in December 2014.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Blake suffered a [[stroke]] in August 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Noel Blake opens up about emotional trauma after suffering stroke|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Noel-Blake-opens-emotional-trauma/story-29346832-detail/story.html|website=Stoke Sentinel|accessdate=6 June 2016}}</ref>
Blake suffered a [[stroke]] in August 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Noel Blake opens up about emotional trauma after suffering stroke|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Noel-Blake-opens-emotional-trauma/story-29346832-detail/story.html|website=Stoke Sentinel|access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref>

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==Honours==
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; Portsmouth
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* [[Football League Second Division]] runner-up: [[1986–87 in English football|1986–87]]


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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==Honours==
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; Portsmouth
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* [[Football League Second Division]] runner-up: [[1986–87 in English football|1986–87]]

; Leeds United
* [[Football League Second Division]]: [[1989–90 in English football|1989–90]]

'''Individual'''
*[[PFA Team of the Year (1980s)|PFA Team of the Year]]: [[1986–87 Football League Second Division|1986–87 Second Division]]<ref>{{cite book |last=Lynch |title=The Official P.F.A. Footballers Heroes |page=146}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:39, 19 December 2023

Noel Blake
Blake as manager of England U19 in 2012
Personal information
Full name Noel Lloyd George Blake[1]
Date of birth (1962-01-12) 12 January 1962 (age 62)
Place of birth Kingston, Jamaica
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1978–1979 Sutton Coldfield Town
1979–1980 Aston Villa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1980–1982 Aston Villa 4 (0)
1982 → Shrewsbury Town (loan) 6 (0)
1982–1984 Birmingham City 76 (5)
1984–1988 Portsmouth 144 (10)
1988–1990 Leeds United 51 (4)
1990–1992 Stoke City 75 (3)
1992 → Bradford City (loan) 6 (0)
1992–1993 Bradford City 39 (3)
1993–1995 Dundee 54 (2)
1995–2001 Exeter City 147 (10)
Total 602 (37)
Managerial career
2000–2001 Exeter City
2009–2014 England U19
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Noel Lloyd George Blake (born 12 January 1962) is a former professional footballer and current coach. He was formerly the head coach of the England national under-19 football team.[3] He played in the Football League for Aston Villa, Shrewsbury Town, Birmingham City, Portsmouth, Leeds United, Stoke City, Bradford City and Exeter City, and in the Scottish Football League for Dundee.[4]

Playing career

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Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Blake moved to England and played football with non-league side Sutton Coldfield Town. He was spotted by scouts at Aston Villa who signed Blake a year later. He struggled to force his way into the Villa side and went out on loan to Shrewsbury Town in 1982. He left Villa upon his return and joined local rivals Birmingham City. He quickly became a fan favourite with Birmingham as he scored against Villa in December 1982.[5]

He spent two years with Birmingham before signing with Portsmouth on the south coast. Whilst he did enjoy some success at 'Pompey' winning promotion as Second Division runners-up in 1987, Blake had problems with racial abuse from his own supporters, at a time when racism was still rife in English football.[6] After making over 150 appearances with Portsmouth, Blake joined Leeds United on a free transfer and he helped to club to promotion as Second Division champions in the 1989–90 season. However his opportunities were limited the following season and so he was sold to Stoke City just after promotion was achieved, with Howard Wilkinson looking to spend heavily on new players to build a squad capable of competing with the very best in the First Division.[7]

Blake's old manager at Portsmouth Alan Ball tempted Blake to join him at Stoke City in 1990. Ball was sacked in February 1991 as Stoke went on to record their worst league position of 14th in the third tier. Stoke's new manager Lou Macari only used Blake sparingly and later joined Bradford City on loan in 1992.[4] He joined Bradford permanently and latter played for Scottish side Dundee before ending his playing career with Exeter City.[8]

Coaching career

[edit]

Blake held the position of manager of Exeter City from January 2000 until September 2001.[9]

A qualified coach and holder of the UEFA Pro Licence,[10] Blake was appointed in February 2007 as one of the Football Association's National Coaches to work with players in England's youth teams and to assist with coach education.[11] He was placed in charge of the England under-19 team in 2009, leading the side to the semi-finals of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in both 2010 and 2012 before leaving the Football Association in June 2014.[3]

On 1 July it was reported that Blake was about to become first-team coach at Blackpool.[12] On 27 October Blake was put in temporary charge following the departure of Jose Riga.[13] He left Blackpool in December 2014.

Personal life

[edit]

Blake suffered a stroke in August 2015.[14]

Career statistics

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As a player

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[15]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other[A] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aston Villa 1979–80 First Division 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
1980–81 First Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1981–82 First Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Shrewsbury Town (loan) 1981–82 Second Division 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Birmingham City 1982–83 First Division 37 3 3 0 4 0 0 0 44 3
1983–84 First Division 39 2 5 0 8 0 0 0 52 2
Total 76 5 8 0 12 0 0 0 96 5
Portsmouth 1984–85 Second Division 42 3 2 0 4 0 0 0 48 3
1985–86 Second Division 42 4 2 1 7 1 3 1 54 7
1986–87 Second Division 41 3 2 0 3 0 3 0 49 3
1987–88 First Division 19 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 23 1
Total 144 10 10 2 14 1 6 1 174 14
Leeds United 1988–89 Second Division 44 4 2 0 3 0 2 0 51 4
1989–90 Second Division 7 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 11 0
Total 51 4 2 0 5 0 4 0 62 4
Stoke City 1989–90 Second Division 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0
1990–91 Third Division 44 3 3 0 4 0 1 0 52 3
1991–92 Third Division 13 0 1 0 2 0 4 0 20 0
Total 75 3 4 0 6 0 5 0 90 3
Bradford City 1991–92 Third Division 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
1992–93 Second Division 32 3 3 1 2 0 3 0 40 3
1993–94 Second Division 7 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 11 0
Total 45 3 5 1 3 0 4 0 57 3
Dundee 1993–94 Scottish Premier Division
1994–95 Scottish First Division
Total 54 2 5 0 2 0 3 0 64 2
Exeter City 1995–96 Third Division 44 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 47 2
1996–97 Third Division 46 6 2 0 2 0 2 0 52 6
1997–98 Third Division 38 1 2 0 2 0 1 0 43 1
1998–99 Third Division 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
1999–2000 Third Division 7 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 9 1
2000–01 Third Division 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Total 147 10 6 0 6 0 5 0 164 10
Career total 602 37 40 3 48 1 27 1 717 42
A. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Football League Trophy, Football League play-offs Full Members Cup.

As a manager

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Team From To Record
G W D L Win %
Exeter City 10 January 2000 24 September 2001 86 20 24 42 023.26
England U19 8 September 2009 26 June 2014 52 33 12 7 063.46

Honours

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Portsmouth
Leeds United

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Noel Blake". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  2. ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 290. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
  3. ^ a b "National Coach and Young Lions boss Noel Blake leaves". www.thefa.com. The FA. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Noel Blake". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 15 May 2009.
  5. ^ "Christmas Cracker 1982 – Blues 3 Villa 0". birminghamcity-mad.co.uk. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  6. ^ Canoville, Paul (18 December 2012). Black and Blue: How Racism, Drugs and Cancer Almost Destroyed Me. Hachette UK. ISBN 978-0755364787. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Noel Blake". leeds-fans.org.uk. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  8. ^ Matthews, Tony: "The Who's who of Stoke City " (Breedon's, ISBN 1-85983-473-6)
  9. ^ "Blake steps down at Exeter". news.bbc.co.uk. BBC. 23 September 2001. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  10. ^ Austin, Simon (22 February 2007). "Focus: Football's black mark". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 May 2009.
  11. ^ "Noel Blake on board". The Football Association. 12 February 2007. Retrieved 15 May 2009.
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