Nouble leaves Yeovil for Gateshead

Frank Nouble has signed for Gateshead until the end of 2025/26 season, finally departing Huish Park nearly two weeks after Mark Cooper confirmed Nouble’s intention to leave.

The forward’s departure was confirmed in a statement by Yeovil Town posted at 12pm on Saturday ahead of the 3-0 win at Solihull Moors, which said: “Yeovil Town Football Club can confirm that Frank Nouble has been approached by Gateshead and has expressed his intention to pursue this move. While we are disappointed with his decision, we respect his right to make it. The club would like to make it clear that it has always prioritised the best interests of the team and its supporters.

“Nouble’s departure comes at a time when we are focused on strengthening our squad and continuing to build a competitive side for the remainder of the season. We thank Frank for his contributions during his time with the club, but our priority is to continue striving for success and to ensure the best interests of Yeovil Town Football Club and its loyal supporters.”

In response, the 33-year-old posted on his own Twitter/X account posted at 7.32pm on Saturday, saying: “There are some great people at YTFC, to the supporters, home and away for the last 2 years unreal!! thank you so much. A trophy in the cabinet too. Unfortunately my desire to stay at the club wasn’t reciprocated so on to the next. Take care.“

The contradictions between the two statements clearly underline a difference of opinion in the reasons behind the departure of the former West Ham United and Wolves forward, who played the full 90 minutes for his new club in a 2-0 defeat at home to Tamworth.

Rumours about Gateshead’s interest and an impending takeover were confirmed by Cooper before the 3-0 defeat to Boston United on the 11th of March. Cooper said: “Apparently it is a potential new owner that is coming in to Gateshead that has agreed a deal with Frank, the deal has not gone through because of that. We were told (on Monday) it was agreed and I think from what we have heard now the deal has fallen through. Frank’s made his wishes clear, he wanted to move on and that is fine, he has done well for us and been a big part of what we are trying to do. But his future is elsewhere.”

Frank was part of the Glovers National League South winning side, and leaves Huish Park having scored 14 times in 80 appearances in green and white, including three crucial goals against Tamworth, Maidenhead and Southend United last month.

We’d like to say a huge thanks to Frank for his commitment whilst in the Yeovil shirt and his efforts in the community with his academy that has made a huge impact to youngsters in Yeovil.