35 Quotes by Brian Noble

It's raised the profile of cricket and it's given the whole country a huge lift whichever sport you play or watch.

It's pinch-yourself stuff, isn't it? ... Statistically it's probably been the best era in the club's history and of course that makes me feel good. But corny as it sounds, I'm honestly more pleased for the players. That's why I do the job primarily and that's why getting to the grand final this year has been the best yet because we've been through some pretty dark times along the way.

It's difficult to say how they're going to fare on the field, but we have a lot of very good football players here. Until you see the product on the field, you don't know how they're going to react in a game situation, or how they're going to get along with each other.

It was a competent display. Conditions can affect minds as well.

They've not been beaten here and we're highly delighted with the result. Our form is pretty good and the boys are talking about improving as well.

I'm disappointed for Keith that he's not playing in the final. I would have liked to see their best players out there.

I'm pleased for them - but it's only the start for us. Let's not forget we're still bottom of the league. I'm really pleased, though, there's a lot of happy people in there.

I don't think anyone could have gone through extra time. It must have been a great spectacle and St Helens played their part, but we know we can play a whole lot better.