February 2026 - Blowing Bubbles

West Ham pioneers who changed the face of the modern American game

February 28, 2026 Julian Shea 0

As all real football fans know, in 1966, West Ham won the World Cup. But what is less widely known is the direct West Ham connection to the 2026 World Cup. This summer’s tournament is

Irons Supporting Foodbanks: FA Cup run boosts critical support for Newham and Ukraine

February 27, 2026 John Ratomski 0

We’re grateful that our FA Cup run has brought us another two home games, which should provide funding to deliver a further £2,000 of food to our foodbanks during the coming weeks. So far this

West Ham Women show relegation fight with crucial wins and new signings

February 26, 2026 Milly Thomson 0

Last month our survival chances grew, we beat Leicester City away whilst also keeping a clean sheet and beat Brighton and Hove Albion at home. Leicester City was our first away points of the season

Belfast Hammers prepare for a massive night with Parkes and Lomas

February 25, 2026 Blowing Bubbles 0

If Belfast feels a little more claret‑tinted than usual this week, there’s a good reason. The sudden shortage of claret silk, the spike in bubble‑machine fluid sales, the faint hum of “Bubbles” drifting through the

Lucy’s Last Word: Three wins on the bounce has West Ham feeling giddy after a dark January

February 10, 2026 Lucy Farrell 0

A surprising turn of fortune What is this weird sensation? Is it…no, it couldn’t be. Is it winning? Three wins on the bounce and we’re giddy. Still not overly optimistic, but enjoying the feeling of

Jarrod Bowen and the choice between Champions League nights or club legend status

February 9, 2026 Paul Brand 0

Whilst I’m not yet ready to treat relegation as nailed-on (at least not at the time of writing), in the perilous position that we find ourselves thoughts inevitably turn to the make-up of next season’s

The dawn of the Billy Bonds era and the arrival of Ludo Miklosko

February 9, 2026 Blowing Bubbles 0

A transition in the dugout and between the posts Lou Macari’s reign effectively ended the moment he failed to appear for the league match at Swindon on 18 February 1990. His resignation followed soon after,

The flying winger who became my ultimate West Ham hero

February 8, 2026 Lucy Farrell 0

When you’re young, there’s one player that you just love. You know that there are loads of other players that you really enjoy watching week in, week out, but one stands out. Well, mine was

The Belfast Hammers and why West Ham is the only religion that matters

February 8, 2026 Blowing Bubbles 0

Tribal identity and the Manhattan of StratfordIn Belfast, if you tell someone you’re ‘going to worship’, they usually want to know which foot you kick with. It is a lightly veiled attempt to ascertain your

Elections and annual general meeting announced for West Ham United Supporters Trust

February 7, 2026 Chris Wheal 0

It’s time to elect half the board of the West Ham United Supporters’ Trust (WHUST). AGM Details and Board Structure Our Annual General Meeting and elections will be held, via Zoom, on Wednesday 25 February

Month: February 2026