The 32-year-old forward never managed to hold down a place in David Moyes’ side and will now start looking for a new club

The veteran will pay his final home game this weekend but his thoughts are on bigger things.

The Hammers legend is hanging up his boots this summer after spending his entire career in east London and the club do not want to lose him.

There may well be a scramble for one of the Hammers main men in the summer but he will not leave on the cheap.

Andriy Yarmolenko was joined by Mark Noble on the scoresheet as West Ham beat Rapid Vienna to secure top spot in their Europa League group

West Ham manager David Moyes made a Europa League vow, while Declan Rice admitted he told a "special" team-mate he knew he'd score tonight.

Good buddies, but opponents on the pitch on Wednesday night.... great interview this with all-round good egg Mark Noble

West Ham boss David Moyes has explained why he opted to bring Mark Noble off the bench to take the injury-time penalty against Man Utd

“Getting into this competition last year was fantastic and once you enter a competition the aim is to win it."

The captain has been around the block and the Hammers youngsters will hang on every word the veteran says.

He may not be as decorated as some but a player approaching 400 top-flight appearances is certainly special to the manager.

The Hammers boss also had a message for captain Mark Noble, who earlier this week announced that next year will be his last with the club

What a career he has had, staying devoted to his boyhood club. It will be the end of an era

The Baggies have bolstered their ranks with two impressive signings - and one of them has got West Ham skipper Noble hot under the collar.

An influential West Ham star has signed a one-year contract extension, the Premier League club have announced.

West Ham captain Mark Noble has pleaded with supporters not to repeat the crowd trouble which marred the defeat by Burnley.

Mark Noble has urged West Ham's unhappy supporters to get behind their struggling team.

England goalkeeper Joe Hart has been 'hard done by' over the last few years, according to West Ham captain Mark Noble.

Mark Noble has been given time off by West Ham manager Slaven Bilic in a bid to rediscover his best form.

Mark Noble offered no excuses for West Ham as their troubles continued with a heavy 3-0 defeat at home to Southampton.

West Ham captain Mark Noble believes his chances of a first England call-up are unchanged but told his former boss his phone is "always on".

Slaven Bilic believes West Ham duo Mark Noble and Aaron Cresswell have been the best English players in their positions this season.

Mark Noble wants to win the FA Cup to thank West Ham's fans, as well as past and present players, for supporting his testimonial match.

Mark Noble sees West Ham's plan to increase the Olympic Stadium capacity as a clear sign of the direction the club is heading in.

Mark Noble has explained why he believes his chances of an England call-up for Euro 2016 are now effectively over.

Mark Noble admitted West Ham were "gutted" not to win at Norwich City after coming back from two goals down to set up a grandstand finish.

West Ham captain Mark Noble admits that the 4-1 defeat against Spurs on Sunday still "hurts" the players.

West Ham have won their appeal to have Mark Noble’s red card against Liverpool rescinded - but the club face a new FA charge of failing to control their players.