FA Cup Archives - Blowing Bubbles

Opposition View: ‘Man Utd need trophies, it’s been too long’

January 20, 2022 Olivia Elliott 0

This month we catch up with Manchester United supporter Riaz ahead of a big clash in terms of the Top 4 this weekend… How do you think your team will get on this season? I

Could 2022 be the year to break our 42-year trophy-less curse?

January 11, 2022 David Bowden 0

The quadruple dream is over following our narrow 2-1 defeat at the New White Hart Lane against Tottenham last month. We played our best possible team in the circumstances in North London, with Antonio missing

Pub Talk: ‘…it’s just nice to be a West Ham fan and feel like we’re going places’

January 10, 2022 Blowing Bubbles 0

Our December form included a draw away at Burnley, defeats at the hands of Arsenal, Southampton and Spurs in the Cup but ended with a victory against Watford. Who or what do you think was

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

‘In the 21st century we’ve only once gone beyond the sixth round’

January 8, 2022 Brian Penn 0

Self-deprecation is a defence mechanism for any football fan; but I hope my fellow Irons will understand why I say West Ham are the club that launched a thousand clichés. The adage of coming down

‘Ten goals, four reds, and 11 yellows – two games I’ll never forget’

January 8, 2022 Meirion Williams 0

Dirty Leeds, that Damned United, the team that thought they were so great they changed their kit to all white so as to emulate the then great Real Madrid. The side that one of the

Jimmy Walker: ‘I didn’t have to buy a drink in Essex after my Lampard penalty save’

September 12, 2021 Julian Shea 0

Life may supposedly begin at 40 but in the case of former West Ham goalkeeper Jimmy Walker, one of the most remarkable periods of his life began a decade earlier. Signed on a free transfer

Opposition View: ‘Leicester should be aiming for the top four this season’

August 22, 2021 Olivia Elliott 0

Ahead of out first Monday Night Football of this season, we catch up with Leicester City supporter Alex Loom. With both sides looking for a big start to the campaign, who is the more confident

Pub Talk: What will be a successful season for West Ham? What are your hopes for our Europa League campaign?

August 7, 2021 Blowing Bubbles 0

What would you consider a successful season for West Ham this campaign? Meirion Williams: As usual, first and foremost is to avoid relegation but mainly, for me, it has to be that elusive cup run

Opposition View: Leicester hoping to keep up pressure on top 2

April 11, 2021 Olivia Elliott 0

With Leicester flying high in the Premier League this season, their aim against West Ham is to tighten the gap between them and Man United, but also to make sure that the Hammers don’t catch

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