David Blackmore, Author at Blowing Bubbles

Record crowds and transfer chaos in our Championship transition

September 16, 2026 David Blackmore 0

As the dust settles on a hectic transfer window, life in the Championship is delivering its trademark emotional rollercoaster. Dropping into the second tier was always going to force a massive reset, but it has

Rest in Peace, Ludo: A West Ham legend who’ll be remembered forever

September 15, 2026 David Blackmore 0

Ludo Miklosko’s sudden passing just as we went to press has hit everyone across the West Ham family right in the heart. While we will be dedicating a comprehensive tribute to the great man in

Rebuild, retention, and navigating our new Championship marathon

August 10, 2026 David Blackmore 0

A new chapter begins in East London After a summer dominated by the global spectacle of the World Cup in North America and deep soul searching at home, the reality of our new Championship journey

Relegation reality check and the long road back to the Premier League

June 8, 2026 David Blackmore 0

It was a devastating campaign. We were comfortably the third worst team over the season, and our relegation was thoroughly deserved. Despair on the pitch and protests in the boardroom The warning signs were there

Billy Bonds Years: How West Ham escaped the second tier in 1993

May 22, 2026 David Blackmore 0

Relegation in May 1992 had been heartbreaking but not altogether unexpected, given the lack of investment in the squad and protests against the ill‑fated Bond Scheme. These had driven a wedge between supporters and the

Why West Ham can complete the ultimate Premier League great escape

May 8, 2026 David Blackmore 0

Back in January, following those gut-wrenching defeats to Wolves and Forest, I had completely written us off, not for the first time in recent years. I was convinced that by the time our May issue

The true legacy of Karren Brady after her sudden West Ham departure

May 7, 2026 David Blackmore 0

Baroness (Karren Rita) Brady quit West Ham with no notice on 15 April, only announcing this to fans on 21 April. She told The Times she had made the decision to leave in mid-February, but

How West Ham can turn FA Cup disappointment into Premier League survival

April 6, 2026 David Blackmore 0

As I look back on our exit from the FA Cup against Leeds United, it’s impossible to ignore the hollow feeling of a missed opportunity. This wasn’t just any defeat; it was our clearest path

‘Finding hope as defensive grit sparks a late fight for survival’

March 1, 2026 David Blackmore 0

As we navigate the business end of this rollercoaster 2025/26 season, the mood around the London Stadium is a complex cocktail of high-stakes anxiety and a renewed, gritty sense of hope. For many of us,

The Rabat Rebellion: Why the AFCON walkout is a warning for West Ham

February 1, 2026 David Blackmore 0

The AFCON final in Rabat was supposed to be a celebration of excellence. Instead, it became a burial ground for footballing patience. The Breaking Point of the Modern Game When Senegal’s players, including West Ham’s

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