2021/22 season Archives - Blowing Bubbles

From our Academy to Zouma it has been another memorable season

June 5, 2022 Emily Pulham 0

It’s been a massive season for players and fans, and one we’ll remember for years to come. This is the year West Ham set the world alight, nearly touched a trophy in Europe, and played

Phil Parkes: ‘Our league form towards the end of the season was a real worry’

June 4, 2022 Phil Parkes 0

I was glad that Mark Noble got minutes against Man City at home and then during the final game of the season against Brighton. It was a good way to finish. I wrote last month

Pub Talk: ‘All things considered, to balance a Europa League campaign with finishing 7th exceeds expectations’

June 4, 2022 Blowing Bubbles 0

Looking back to August, what were your expectations for this season? Meirion Williams: In my heart, I was hoping for a repeat of the previous season with maybe a cup final win attached too. But

‘A season like the one before but bettered with European nights’

June 4, 2022 Robert Banks 0

Two years ago, when Brian Williams wrote this review, he referred to ‘A year like no other’ in respect of the pandemic and escaping relegation. After finishing sixth in 2020-2021, this season’s review looks at

Can West Ham start a new trend of back-to-back positive seasons?

June 4, 2022 David Blackmore 0

We’ve now had two positive campaigns back-to-back – could we push on and secure an even better third season next time? I ask this because the stats show we don’t tend to back up positive

The Last Word: A season to cherish and remember but also a platform to build from

May 17, 2022 Hugh Southon 0

Most of what needs to have been said and written about this season is already out there – amazing is the first word that springs to mind! I write this in the week after our

Who are the favourites for this brilliant season’s accolades?

March 8, 2022 Holly Worthington 0

As we approach the final third of the 2021/22 season, our thoughts turn to the end of season awards. After a strong start to the campaign, there are plenty of individual and team performances to

A season falling flat? Don’t write off that top four chase just yet

March 6, 2022 Geoff Hillyer 0

March is a critical month for West Ham. Recent performances have been disappointing, the squad is thin, and results haven’t been what we have wanted. And yet we still find ourselves in the thick of

‘Our 2021 record breakers can achieve great things under Moyes’

January 11, 2022 ExWHUEmployee 0

Last year was a year like no other for us West Ham fans, both on and off the pitch. We had all the lockdowns and measures which were frustrating at the best of times but

George Parris: We need to look at the bigger picture after December’s dip in form

January 10, 2022 George Parris 0

With two games in a week coming up against Leeds, I wanted to start my column by asking you a question: Would you take a win in the cup over the league? I’m sure there

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