December 2018 - Blowing Bubbles

‘Joe Cole gave us hope of a brighter future and I’ll never forget that’

December 10, 2018 Lucy Farrell 0

The retirement of a footballer is always tinged with sadness, especially for fans of their former clubs. Last month, it was the turn of Joe Cole to announce his retirement from football, and if ever

No tough questions for Harry Redknapp as he charms the nation on the box

December 9, 2018 Brian Williams 0

Few people divide public opinion in quite the same way as Harry Redknapp. He’s not Marmite. He’s the human equivalent of Brexit. Of late, loveable old ‘Arry has been charming large parts of the population

Assured Fabian Balbuena proving his worth to West Ham after an impressive start

December 8, 2018 James Jones 0

Despite an inconsistent start to the season and us having to be relatively patient with the speed of progress under Manuel Pellegrini, there has been a number of impressive new faces in claret and blue.

Hammers must cash in on easy run of games to avoid problems

December 7, 2018 David Bowden 0

In an earlier edition of Blowing Bubbles Magazine, I predicted we would start slowly under Manuel Pellegrini, citing that it would take a while for us to master the new style of play the Chilean

He has got talent to burn but is Samir Nasri really worth the gamble for West Ham?

December 6, 2018 Emily Pulham 0

West Ham caused a splash in the papers with their recent move for disgraced Premier League winner Samir Nasri. The attacking midfielder is soon available to return to football after completing his doping ban. What

Claret & Hugh: ‘Why West Ham might be ahead of the curve in terms of Brexit’

December 5, 2018 Hugh Southon 0

Like the rest of the nation no doubt, I have reached the point where sticking my head in the oven with the gas turned full on seems a preferable option to thinking Brexit again. I

There can be no excuses! West Ham must secure Declan Rice deal and fast

December 5, 2018 Geoff Hillyer 0

This season, there’s been huge competition in the east End — and I’m not talking on the pitch here. At the moment, the makers of EastEnders and the board of West Ham appear to be

West Ham’s Christmas turkeys got stuffed – then took revenge!

December 4, 2018 Brian Penn 0

The Four Seasons once sang of a riotous night back in December ‘63. It was undoubtedly a special time for the guy in the song, but more of a painful reminder of West Ham’s heaviest

Phil Parkes: ‘Pellegrini’s boys look the part but it’s still two steps forward one step back for West Ham’

December 4, 2018 Phil Parkes 0

A year ago, we ended November being stuffed 4-0 at Everton, with Wayne Rooney scoring one from his own half, so as we enter the Christmas period, now seems like a good time to see

The good, the bad and the ugly of West Ham related presents

December 3, 2018 Meirion Williams 0

It’s that time of year when those Elves up in Lapland are put to task by the big man in the red suit to get presents ready for all you good boys and girls and

Month: December 2018