James Jones, Author at Blowing Bubbles

Fans rejoice as European closed shop gets the chop – for now

May 24, 2021 James Jones 0

When Real Madrid president Florentino Perez recently claimed young fans are losing interest in the game, he wasn’t just showing how out of touch he was with the very people who keep the game alive;

A sad story of failed potential mixed with moments of magic

April 13, 2021 James Jones 0

If ever there was an enigma to rule all enigmas at West Ham, Andy Carroll would be up there. The club’s history is almost dominated by players who arrived, showed some promise, did some amazing

Lingard has silenced doubters and has justified Moyes’ faith

March 15, 2021 James Jones 0

It’s not often West Ham fans are forced to hold their hands up and admit defeat when it comes to questioning decisions made by the club, especially when it comes to recruitment. Back in January

Will we regret letting Haller go without getting a replacement?

February 14, 2021 James Jones 0

It was only a couple of months ago that I was writing about my thoughts on Sebastien Haller and how it would be a real shame to see a very good striker leave after we

Reid’s future is in doubt but his legacy at the club is still secure

January 4, 2021 James Jones 0

Way back in the summer of 2010, West Ham announced the signing of a ‘World Cup star’ and everyone got excited. The 2010 World Cup in South Africa had not long finished and Spain had

Family-man Diop was taken too soon as Irons lose another star

December 8, 2020 James Jones 0

Just when we thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse, football loses yet another one of its genuinely nice guys. Former Hammer Papa Bouba Diop, sadly passed away at the end of November following a long

Masuaku finds a role as Moyes creates perfect system for him

November 23, 2020 James Jones 0

I owe the King an apology. In the September issue of BBM, I wrote how I would not miss Arthur Masuaku’s performances if David Moyes had felt it was high time for a changing of

Haller forced to bide his time as Antonio continues superb form

October 25, 2020 James Jones 0

Sometimes I wonder whether West Ham will ever sign a striker who consistently scores goals ever again. It’s been 15 years since a Hammers striker registered 15 or more goals in the Premier League, when

Does Masuaku have a future at West Ham under David Moyes?

September 27, 2020 James Jones 0

How do you solve a problem like Arthur Masuaku? This is a question that needs answering very quickly this summer. With the club looking increasingly unlikely to spend much money this summer transfer window and

It’s time to draw a line under it and forget all about Marko Arnautovic

August 4, 2019 James Jones 0

The striker showed his true colours and we are better off without him at the club

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