Billy Bonds Archives - Blowing Bubbles

Phil Parkes: Mark’s ability to adapt and thrive has been key to his legend status

September 11, 2021 Phil Parkes 0

When you look back at Mark Noble’s career and time at West Ham, it says a lot about his temperament and his ability to adapt that he has managed to clock up 500 plus games

Kenny Brown: ‘I’m a Hammer but also a Lion – I’m in a really unique position’

April 13, 2021 Julian Shea 0

Football fans love their tribes, and their derbies, and having local rivals to define themselves against. So it is always a shock to come across someone who goes against the flow and supports two less-

Mark Noble: Legend, icon or just lucky?

April 11, 2021 Robert Banks 0

Mark Noble’s recent announcement that next season’s contract extension will be his last as a first-team player was not a major surprise. It has, however, sparked much debate amongst Hammers fans about Noble’s overall contribution,

The books give you a glimpse of the lives behind the headlines

December 10, 2020 Blowing Bubbles 0

Jimmy Greaves killed a horse, Billy Bonds and Trevor Brooking nearly killed a teammate, and while Bobby Moore was being framed for bracelet theft in Bogota, Emlyn Hughes bought his wife’s engagement ring in the

Peter Butler: ‘It’s so sad how it turned sour for Billy and Harry’s long friendship’

November 24, 2020 Julian Shea 0

West Ham fans of a certain age can be forgiven for looking at the continued anger amongst supporters towards the board and think ‘we’ve been here before.’ In 1992, to be precise. Then, the toxic

Tony Carr: ‘I loved working at West Ham and could still be there now’

May 1, 2019 William Pugh 0

West Ham’s legendary youth team coach on his time with the Irons, the players he brought through and how it all ended for him after four decades of service