Geoff Hillyer, Author at Blowing Bubbles

The A-Z of the season: The good, the bad and the ugly from a truly glorious campaign

May 24, 2021 Geoff Hillyer 0

A is for Antonio. What a beast. I absolutely love him. When he is in the mood, he is unplayable, and he’ll be the record goalscorer in the Premier League for the club very soon.

What will life be like after Super Fab?

April 13, 2021 Geoff Hillyer 0

For much of the season, the plaudits for West Ham’s successful season have been taken by Coufal, Soucek and Rice, although virtually every player has been involved in the improvement. In particular, the form of

‘I was wrong about VAR, but on review I might be partly wrong’

March 15, 2021 Geoff Hillyer 0

Last season, I wrote passionately about how I believed that the introduction of VAR to the Premier League was a big step forward for football. I’m happy to admit I was wrong. Well, partly wrong

Anderson failing in Portugal and other tales from the on-loan stars

February 17, 2021 Geoff Hillyer 0

It’s been quite a season for West Ham so far – virtually safe from relegation in January, a hard-working and committed team, and a generally settled feel around the club – is this really West

Classy Bilic deserved better as Baggies turn to the dark side

January 4, 2021 Geoff Hillyer 0

In a year where people’s lives have been turned upside down, in a world that’s been utterly changed because of the Coronavirus pandemic, and – if ‘normality’ ever returns – where recovery will be a

What can West Ham fans expect in the January transfer window?

December 12, 2020 Geoff Hillyer 0

It’s silly season when it comes to transfer rumours, and as ever with West Ham, it’s silly season when it comes to players linked with transfers to the club. Here’s a look at five players

Lanzini’s strike reminded us just how good he can be on his day…

November 25, 2020 Geoff Hillyer 0

“Cresswell. Sends it in towards Rice. He couldn’t get near it. Snodgrass was hoping it would drop – LANZINI! It’s incredible! What a goal from Manuel Lanzini!” Commentary to send a shiver down every West

It’s going to be a roller coaster season after our bizarre start

October 26, 2020 Geoff Hillyer 0

In this oddest of Premier League seasons – where the campaign has started late, the only sounds to be heard within the grounds are those of the players shouting at each other, and matches are

Psycho’s return can help sort out West Ham’s struggling defence

September 28, 2020 Geoff Hillyer 0

In this weirdest of times, the new football season is upon us – a month late, with no crowds – and there’s been changes at West Ham, too, both on and off the pitch. Stuart

Fans shed few tears as Sanchez leaves after his contract expires

July 14, 2020 Geoff Hillyer 0

As one of Manuel Pellegrini’s signings – and we all know how his tenure at the club worked out – to say that Carlos Sanchez’s career at West Ham hasn’t quite matched up to these

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