Academy Archives - Blowing Bubbles

The Ex Files: We need to take Europe seriously if we want to be taken seriously

August 7, 2021 ExWHUEmployee 0

So the majority of fans wanted us to get into the Europa league and we were buzzing when we did. Whilst I can’t wait to see the likes of Lazio, Napoli and Marseille playing at

Are we looking to make a quick buck or actually build a team?

September 23, 2020 Bradley Holland 0

With authoritative pre-season wins against Wycombe, Ipswich, and Brentford, we saw Haller deliver a hat-trick via slick link-up play from a Championship-matured Grady Diangana and the showcasing of other Academy youth talents such as Jamal

Grady Diangana could be just the tip of the iceberg as West Ham turn to youth

January 9, 2019 Emily Pulham 0

The future of claret and blue is starting to look rather bright – particularly in regards to future shining star Grady Diangana. This promising young midfielder has come out of the Academy and into the

‘Joe Cole gave us hope of a brighter future and I’ll never forget that’

December 10, 2018 Lucy Farrell 0

The retirement of a footballer is always tinged with sadness, especially for fans of their former clubs. Last month, it was the turn of Joe Cole to announce his retirement from football, and if ever

Conor Coventry: I feel part of the West Ham first team now

December 1, 2018 David Blackmore 0

His debut was a night for all of us to remember and it could be one we look back on in years to come as the rebirth of our beloved academy.

Could West Ham’s Silva be the Academy’s next golden boy?

November 8, 2018 Greg Richardson 0

Despite only three wins and a draw from Manuel Pellegrini first 10 games in charge, there are many positives straws to cling too. One such straw is his willingness to turn to the club’s Academy

Pub Talk: Super September, star players, Felipe’s perfect position, and Macclesfield massacre

October 3, 2018 Blowing Bubbles 0

The Blowing Bubbles team sit down to put the world to rights

Becky sees Merritt in West Ham Ladies Academy

March 29, 2013 David Blackmore 0

West Ham Ladies are opening an Academy for September and are recruiting now. Writing for Blowing Bubbles, forward Becky Merritt explains how the Academy happened, how tough it has been and what it means for