George Parris, Author at Blowing Bubbles

Ludek Miklosko remembered by George Parris: A true Hammers legend and gentle giant

October 9, 2026 George Parris 0

When news reached me of Ludo’s passing, it hit me right in the heart. Like everyone across the West Ham family, my thoughts immediately turned back to the incredible man and teammate we were all

Why we must remain patient with this rebuilt squad as they find their feet in a tough Championship

September 17, 2026 George Parris 0

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that past experiences tell you a lot about how a season is going to unfold. I know there’s been some frustration amongst the fanbase about

George Parris: ‘History repeats itself as we prepare for a grueling Championship rebuild’

June 9, 2026 George Parris 0

It’s funny how history tends to repeat itself. Our 2026 relegation comes exactly three years after our European triumph in Prague – mirroring how we fell into the second tier in 1989, just three years

George Parris: ‘West Ham must fight until the final whistle to secure Premier League survival’

May 9, 2026 George Parris 0

I’ve had a few difficult Mondays in my time, both as a player and as a supporter, but looking back on the weekend’s results, it’s hard to find a weekend that felt more demoralising from

George Parris: ‘Our FA Cup exit stings but our late fightback should help fuel our fight to secure top flight safety’

April 7, 2026 George Parris 0

Watching our FA Cup exit against Leeds United was nothing short of torture. As a former player, you still ride every tackle and every misplaced pass, and the undulating emotions of that afternoon were particularly

George Parris: ‘We’re finding defensive grit just in time for the survival run-in’

March 6, 2026 George Parris 0

Looking at the Premier League table as we head into March, it is impossible to ignore the tension. We are at that stage of the season where every single kick feels heavier, every set-piece feels

George Parris: West Ham find a fighting chance after pulling back from the brink

February 1, 2026 George Parris 0

A Remarkable Turnaround in Fortune Football is a funny game. After those demoralising results against Wolves and Forest, I struggled to find any positives. We looked like a team sliding towards the abyss, and it

George Parris: ‘Why West Ham must stop scratching around to survive’

January 14, 2026 George Parris 0

Where do we even begin to start to unpack everything that’s happened over the last month? Honestly, how long have you got? The Reality Check: Wolves and Forest Looking back at the fixtures against Wolverhampton

George Parris: ‘Billy Bonds was the ultimate West Ham giant who led by example, played with heart and defined an era’

December 2, 2025 George Parris 0

The news hit us hard, just hours before kickoff against Liverpool. The passing of Billy Bonds, a true giant of West Ham United. It cast a sombre cloud over the day, and I’m sure the

George Parris on West Ham’s tactical flip: “How luck and Wilson changed the complexion of our season”

November 9, 2025 George Parris 0

After the sheer misery of those defeats against Brentford and Leeds, the air around West Ham felt toxic. The collective mood was dark, and the knives were starting to come out. Fast forward a week,

Articles by George Parris

Ludek Miklosko remembered by George Parris: A true Hammers legend and gentle giant

Why we must remain patient with this rebuilt squad as they find their feet in a tough Championship

George Parris: ‘History repeats itself as we prepare for a grueling Championship rebuild’

George Parris: ‘West Ham must fight until the final whistle to secure Premier League survival’

George Parris: ‘Our FA Cup exit stings but our late fightback should help fuel our fight to secure top flight safety’

George Parris: ‘We’re finding defensive grit just in time for the survival run-in’

George Parris: West Ham find a fighting chance after pulling back from the brink

George Parris: ‘Why West Ham must stop scratching around to survive’

George Parris: ‘Billy Bonds was the ultimate West Ham giant who led by example, played with heart and defined an era’

George Parris on West Ham’s tactical flip: “How luck and Wilson changed the complexion of our season”

West Ham’s Championship start: Goals, defensive frailties and a promotion push

Pub Talk: Our team remember Ludek Mikloško as well as debating promotion, Fulham and October fixtures

‘West Ham’s point at Millwall should spark a fight for points’

Ludek Miklosko remembered by George Parris: A true Hammers legend and gentle giant