Geoff Hillyer, Author at Blowing Bubbles

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

Fredericks and Diop could make way as Irons eye revamped sqaud

June 15, 2020 Geoff Hillyer 0

It’s been reported that both Ryan Fredericks and Issa Diop, two of our defenders, could be exiting once the campaign comes to an end. In truth, whilst I can see good reasons why they might

Is it ‘time up’ for Fredericks and Diop at West Ham?

April 2, 2020 Geoff Hillyer 0

It’s been reported that both Ryan Fredericks and Issa Diop, two of our defenders, could be exiting once the campaign comes to an end.

Remembering five great wins at Spurs to boost our confidence

March 28, 2020 Geoff Hillyer 0

On recent form, the chances of us winning this football match are exactly the same as the chances of Gold, Sullivan and Brady winning a popularity contest. But we have won there before so it is possible.

Why Darren Randolph’s return is a small boost to West Ham’s survival hopes

February 15, 2020 Geoff Hillyer 0

In a season of woe, where one disaster has been quickly followed by another, it’s quite difficult to identify one single low point.

Articles by Geoff Hillyer