David Blackmore, Author at Blowing Bubbles

Special magazine celebrating Mark Noble’s career

June 23, 2022 David Blackmore 0

We’re delighted to announce that we’re producing a special edition to celebrate Mark Noble’s long West Ham career this summer. This one-of-a-kind commemorative issue for a one-of-a-kind player will be printed at the start of

Can West Ham start a new trend of back-to-back positive seasons?

June 4, 2022 David Blackmore 0

We’ve now had two positive campaigns back-to-back – could we push on and secure an even better third season next time? I ask this because the stats show we don’t tend to back up positive

We’ve scaled the heights, now West Ham must invest to keep us here

May 14, 2022 David Blackmore 0

Even now, our Europa League semi final defeat against Frankfurt still hurts. Our campaign deserved so much more, and the days after our European dream ended inevitably gave me time to reflect. You start with

Success in Europe papered over the disappointing cracks of March

April 9, 2022 David Blackmore 0

It’s only when I sit down to write this column that I truly reflect on the month we’ve just experienced. My initial feeling as I sat down to type was of pure elation when reminiscing

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The search is on to find Alex’s lifesaver – could this be you?

March 5, 2022 David Blackmore 0

I was scrolling through Twitter recently when I came across a post about a West Ham fan called Alex who is searching for someone to save his life. With Isla Caton’s passing still fresh in

Isla’s fight has come to an end but her legacy will live on forever

February 6, 2022 David Blackmore 0

Gone but never forgotten. This issue of Blowing Bubbles is dedicated to brave Isla Caton. We were – like the entire West Ham family – devastated to learn of young Isla’s passing last month, aged

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Fearing the worst, hoping for the best – What next for Moyes’ Boys?

January 10, 2022 David Blackmore 0

At the start of December, I tweeted how pivotal our game against Brighton would be for our season. Win and I felt that we’d kick on with confidence as the games came thick and fast.

Articles by David Blackmore

Special magazine celebrating Mark Noble’s career

Can West Ham start a new trend of back-to-back positive seasons?

We’ve scaled the heights, now West Ham must invest to keep us here

Success in Europe papered over the disappointing cracks of March

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The search is on to find Alex’s lifesaver – could this be you?

Isla’s fight has come to an end but her legacy will live on forever

Protected: Read February’s issue

Fearing the worst, hoping for the best – What next for Moyes’ Boys?

Tony Cottee: ‘Mark has played through such a rollercoaster of a time for West Ham’

Special magazine celebrating Mark Noble’s career

The Last Word: Dithering Dave has the chance to reinvent himself this summer

Opposition View: ‘West Ham have been fantastic this season…’