Wigan Target Noble
Brian Noble has been targeted by Wigan to succeed sacked Ian Millwood.
Maurice Lindsay, the Wigan chairman will speak to Noble on Friday having been given permission by the Bulls and held talks with his agent.
“We are not short of applicants but Brian’s credentials are outstanding,” said Lindsay.
“If he was to consider it, we would certainly consider him and he would be a very strong favourite.”
Following Bradford’s 20-18 win at Leeds, Noble refused to comment on whether it was his last game in charge of the Bulls.
Lindsay had earlier told Wigan’s website the club were “on the brink of making an announcement” and hoped the new coach would be able to take up his post early next week ahead of their game with Huddersfield.
He also said their preferred choice was “a man of quality and integrity” with a “terrific track record”.
“No decision has been made but it looks as if the timing might be in our favour,” said Lindsay.
“Bradford have got a younger assistant coach (Steve McNamara) who will do a very good job and Brian has spent a lifetime there, having been assistant to two previous coaches as well.
“He has certainly served his apprenticeship and maybe he is ready for a new challenge. If he is, he will certainly be high on our list of candidates.”
