David Blackmore, Author at Blowing Bubbles

‘I liked Zola very much’. David Gold looks back at Gianfranco’s reign.

December 14, 2019 David Blackmore 0

Former West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola made a positive impact on chairman David Gold, who says that he liked having the Italian at the club. However, Gold admits that there were a couple of reasons

David Gold reveals regrets over stadium seating

December 13, 2019 David Blackmore 0

West Ham chairman David Gold has admitted that one of his biggest regrets in his time in East London is speaking about the seating situation at London Stadium before it was a certainty. Speaking to

David Gold: ‘This is our stadium, this is our future, and this is our opportunity’

December 12, 2019 David Blackmore 0

David Gold has revealed what has been the best thing to have happened during his 10 years at the helm at West Ham alongside David Sullivan. In an interview with Blowing Bubbles, the co-chairman couldn’t

David Gold claims ‘best of intentions’ over Champions League pledge

December 11, 2019 David Blackmore 0

West Ham co-chairman David Gold has admitted that the owners may have been a little hasty to mention Champions League football when they took over at Upton Park almost 10 years ago. Upon arrival, his

David Gold reveals he chose West Ham over four other clubs

December 10, 2019 David Blackmore 0

Coming up to the 10 year anniversary of David Gold and David Sullivan becoming co-owners of West Ham, the former has revealed which other clubs were an option for the pair to buy. Before deciding

West Ham 1-3 Arsenal: Gunners fire three goals in nine minutes to defeat Hammers

December 10, 2019 David Blackmore 0

Arsenal came from behind to end their nine-match winless streak as Freddie Ljungberg enjoyed his first victory as interim manager at the expense of his former club West Ham. Eighteen-year-old Gabriel Martinelli marked his full

David Gold reflects on 10 years at the helm at West Ham

December 9, 2019 David Blackmore 0

West Ham co-owner David Gold has been looking back on 10 years of being in the chairman’s seat in East London and says that taking on the job was a big risk for him and

Wolves 2-0 West Ham: Hammers stutter as Wolves extend unbeaten run

December 4, 2019 David Blackmore 0

Wolves are on their best unbeaten run in the top flight since 1972 after seeing off West Ham with strikes from Leander Dendoncker and Patrick Cutrone at Molineux. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are back up

Chelsea 0-1 West Ham: David Martin in “tears” after Hammers record confidence-boosting win

November 30, 2019 David Blackmore 0

Goalkeeper David Martin was “in tears” after a debut where West Ham ended a seven-game winless run with victory at Chelsea. Martin, the son of Hammers legend Alvin, was picked by boss Manuel Pellegrini instead

It’s early days but this could turn out to be a very special season for West Ham

September 2, 2019 David Blackmore 0

Could this just be the season and the squad that goes down in West Ham history? If we can keep our key men fit for the whole season we could, just maybe, be in for a very special season.