I can only see it being Nouble, and he seems to be one of the names Ruffian hasn't said no to yet, unless I've missed it. Basically all clues given match with Nouble. I think.
Ah shit Brian horrible news. Sorry mate. Someone I've known pretty much all my life, and despite his inability to speak, could still make everyone in the pub piss themselves laughing. RIP Alby, top bloke.
The other day he slated the signings we/"they" made and it was one of the reasons Mowbray should have gone. But now he's almost defending them as a counter argument.