Geoff Hillyer, Author at Blowing Bubbles

The endless cycle of hope and anxiety for our supporters

September 19, 2026 Geoff Hillyer 0

It wasn’t the greatest start to the season, was it? I know this because as I started to write this, whilst West Ham were 2–0 up against Wolves, I had no confidence whatsoever that we

Season Review: The anatomy of a slow collapse as we learn that the table never lies

June 11, 2026 Geoff Hillyer 0

There is something uniquely cruel about relegation being confirmed on a day you win. If we had absolutely collapsed on the final afternoon, maybe that would have felt ‘cleaner’ somehow. If Tottenham had confirmed our

The joyless trudge: A month-by-month post-mortem of West Ham’s 2024–25 Season

June 8, 2025 Geoff Hillyer 0

Do we really have to relive this season? Oh, good. Another season has wheezed to an end. Hurrah, I’d say. The more generous might describe 2024–25 as a rollercoaster for West Ham United; personally, I’d

Jean-Clair Todibo: A Rolls Royce in disguise or just idling in neutral?

May 22, 2025 Geoff Hillyer 0

When Jean-Clair Todibo arrived on loan from Nice, I’ll admit that it felt like we might have pulled off a bit of a coup, and I know I wasn’t the only one. A classy, cultured

The Premier League promotion trap and the hard truth of survival

April 24, 2025 Geoff Hillyer 0

As another Championship season nears its end, Leeds United, Sheffield United, and Burnley are in a close race for the two automatic promotion spots. But as the top two and play-off hopefuls gear up for

Dethroning the Elite: Why West Ham are the Premier League’s ultimate party poopers

March 13, 2025 Geoff Hillyer 0

Speaking as a West Ham fan, few things in life are more satisfying than getting a result you don’t expect. When that result also means denying your rivals the Premier League trophy – especially when

The Rise of Ollie Scarles: Is the Academy’s crown jewel the face of Potter’s West Ham?

February 12, 2025 Geoff Hillyer 0

Here’s a quiz question; When did Oliver Scarles make his West Ham first-team debut? If he continues his current trajectory, this could become a popular trivia question in years to come. The answer? FCSB in

‘Antonio is more than just a footballer – he’s a symbol of resilience’

January 14, 2025 Geoff Hillyer 0

In a season marked by struggle and uncertainty on the pitch, the news of Antonio’s car crash in December hit West Ham fans like a thunderbolt. This was a hugely shocking event for every Hammer, although

‘I wish Lopetegui the best – but now it’s time for a new era’

January 9, 2025 Geoff Hillyer 0

The news that manager Julen Lopetegui has been shown the door at West Ham wasn’t really a shock – let’s be honest, most of us saw it coming. But the way it unfolded? Pure farce.

Ghost of Christmas Present: ‘The road ahead is uncertain, but better days may lay ahead for us’

December 14, 2024 Geoff Hillyer 0

I am the Ghost of Christmas Present, here to shed light on West Ham United, a club caught between the echoes of triumph and the shadows of inconsistency. Come with me as I take you

Articles by Geoff Hillyer