Former North Melbourne coach David Noble has made the decision to maneuver away from soccer, changing into boss of the Supercars’ iconic Shell V-Power Racing staff.
Since being sacked by the Kangaroos in July, Noble has fastidiously weighed up his subsequent job.
But the 55-year-old has determined to take the reins of the well-known Dick Johnson Racing staff as Supercars prepares for the highly-anticipated introduction of Gen3 vehicles subsequent yr.
Noble had been touted as future AFL membership chief government when he was soccer supervisor of the Brisbane Lions between 2017 and 2020, earlier than unexpectedly being provided the chance to teach North.
He led the Kangaroos to only 5 wins in 38 video games in cost, following earlier off-field jobs with the Western Bulldogs, Adelaide and the Lions.
Noble will substitute the esteemed Ryan Story within the job, who will stay with Shell V-Power as a non-executive chairman.
“David has excellent experience in business and sports administration at the highest level and he is a perfect fit for this team,” Story mentioned.
“This restructure also means that I am stepping down from the day-to-day running of the Shell V-Power Racing Team.
“We have the proper folks in place who proceed to steer on and off the monitor.”
Noble was unveiled by Shell V-Power at the Adelaide 500, the Supercars’ final round of 2022.
“The alternative to work with Shell V-Power Racing Team in such a aggressive business is extremely thrilling and a problem that I’m trying ahead to,” he mentioned.
“It is a privilege to be working in such a nicely revered and iconic business.”
