April 2025 - Blowing Bubbles

West Ham Women: ‘I believe if we played another 10 games, we would be in European places’

April 30, 2025 Milly Thomson 0

After watching the Women play over the last few months, I am gutted that the season is about to end. I believe if we played another 10 games against anyone in the league, we would

Clive Tyldesley: ‘It’s a privilege to say I saw the best Hammers play at Upton Park’

April 29, 2025 Julian Shea 0

In a life that has taken him from Bury to Brazil and beyond, seen him forge some legendary commentary box partnerships and become famous for his meticulous handwritten match notes, commentator Clive Tyldesley has seen

The 20-goal club and the 30-year search for a West Ham hitman

April 28, 2025 Brian Penn 0

The most revered position on the pitch is striker. The centre forward who converts half chances and grabs the headlines. They can be physically intimidating or diminutive figures using guile and intelligence. A striker must

Recalling some iconic West Ham moments from the Aprils of yesterday

April 27, 2025 WestHamRambles 0

April can be an interesting time of the season for us fans if our team is still involved in a battle for honours, or as been the case more than once for us Hammers, avoiding

John Lyall Years: ‘Brooking and Devonshire were missed more than we thought possible’

April 27, 2025 Robert Banks 0

The previous campaign had ended disappointingly after challenging into January, injuries to key players Devonshire, Whitton and Martin robbed the Hammers of any chance of maintaining their fight and they ended up finishing ninth. Devonshire’s

Tackling VAWG and improving matchday policing at the London Stadium

April 26, 2025 Chris Wheal 0

Football should be safe for everyone, but some male fans don’t get that. Their bad behaviour means the police need a special programme to tackle violence against women and girls. VAWG, as it gets called,

Lucy’s Last Word: ‘Why West Ham are ready for the post-season reset’

April 25, 2025 Lucy Farrell 0

Is the season over yet? Nearly? Okay, good. The stark reminder came from the commentary team during the Liverpool game that West Ham are not yet mathematically safe from relegation. It’s not going to happen.

Tim Steidten Sets the Record Straight on the Klick and Rush Podcast

April 25, 2025 Olivia Elliott 0

In a rare and revealing interview on the Klick & Rush podcast, former West Ham technical director Tim Steidten finally spoke out about his time at the club – and the drama surrounding his departure.

Opposition View: ‘The build-up play is still brave at Brighton, but there’s a touch more pragmatism now’

April 24, 2025 Olivia Elliott 0

What are your impressions of Brighton’s new manager – are you seeing continuity or a clear shift in style post-De Zerbi? Talia: It’s a bit of both, honestly. The build-up play is still brave, but

Edson Alvarez and the malfunctioning machinery of West Ham’s midfield

April 24, 2025 Paul Brand 0

I want to preface this think-piece with two key points that there’s no such thing as a bad Premier League player, even if some do a mean impression of one, and I’d never boo a

Month: April 2025