Frank Noble (born 26 October 1945) is a former

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who played as a full back in the Football League during the 1960s and 1970s, mainly with

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. He was born in

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. He started as a junior with

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, although he only made two Football League appearances for them, with his last appearance in 1965/66. He moved to Peterborough United for 1967-68 and went on to play 226 games for the club. He played for them in their

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3rd round tie against

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on 27 January 1968, which was their last FA Cup game prior to their demotion for financial irregularities. He retired from football during the 1971–72 season.Football League Career Stats - Peterborough players
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1945 births Men's association football defenders English Football League players Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Peterborough United F.C. players Living people English men's footballers Footballers from Sheffield {{England-footy-defender-1940s-stub