Noel Blake
| Date of birth | 12 January 1962 |
| Place of birth | Kingston |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Weight | 91 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender |
Exeter City's manager, Noel only assumed defensive duties for a handful of games last season at a time when the Grecians were on a depressing run of games without a victory. A strong and powerful central defender his brief comeback was ended when he tore a thigh muscle in the 'derby' match against Torquay in January. Noel ultimately saw the Devon club to safety and was reported to have been offered a further 12-months contract at St James Park.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield Town | 01 Aug 1979 | ||
| Aston Villa | 01 Aug 1979 | 15 Sep 1982 | |
| Shrewsbury Town | 23 Feb 1982 | 23 Mar 1982 | L |
| Birmingham City | 15 Sep 1982 | 24 Apr 1984 | |
| Portsmouth | 24 Apr 1984 | 04 Jul 1988 | |
| Leeds United | 04 Jul 1988 | 09 Feb 1990 | |
| Stoke City | 09 Feb 1990 | 20 Jul 1992 | |
| Bradford City | 27 Feb 1992 | 27 Mar 1992 | L |
| Bradford City | 20 Jul 1992 | 10 Dec 1993 | |
| Dundee | 10 Dec 1993 | 18 Aug 1995 | |
| Exeter City | 18 Aug 1995 | 23 Sep 2001 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-80 | Aston Villa | League Division One | 3 | ||||
| 1981-82 | Aston Villa | League Division One | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Exeter City | League Division 3 | 3 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 1980 | Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 29 Apr 1980 | Coventry City v Aston Villa | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 03 May 1980 | Liverpool v Aston Villa | L | 4-1 | League Division One | |
| 19 Dec 1981 | Everton v Aston Villa | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 1999 | Switzerland v Wales | L | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
| 04 Sep 1999 | Belarus v Wales | W | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
| 09 Oct 1999 | Wales v Switzerland | L | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
| 23 Feb 2000 | Qatar v Wales | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 29 Mar 2000 | Wales v Finland | L | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.