FA Cup Archives - Blowing Bubbles

‘In my book, Stockport go into the fixture as big favourites’

January 6, 2021 Meirion Williams 0

When the fixture list is released there are a few things I invariably do. The first few are related to looking at that list to see if we have any games scheduled on important family

Gillingham 0-2 West Ham: Hammers knock Gills out of FA Cup

January 5, 2020 Blowing Bubbles 0

West Ham overcame a spirited performance from League One side Gillingham to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup.

David Gold looks back on Bilic, Payet and Upton Park

December 17, 2019 David Blackmore 0

Reminiscing about spending ten years at the top of West Ham’s board has brought back some fond memories for David Gold. One time he looks back on particularly fondly is Slaven Bilic’s time in charge

Phil Parkes: ’40 years is simply too long for a club like West Ham to go without a trophy’

August 5, 2019 Phil Parkes 0

Next May will be the 40th anniversary of West Ham’s win over Arsenal at Wembley

George Parris: ‘It is time West Ham made a bid for the European spots’

August 5, 2019 George Parris 0

The Irons have the squad in place to do great things this season

FA Cup Final caps West Ham Women’s superb maiden Super League campaign

May 20, 2019 Geoff Hillyer 0

It’s Saturday, 4 May, 2019, at just after 5pm. The sun is shining, and West Ham United’s players are walking out onto the Wembley pitch for the FA Cup Final. It’s an event that I

Can Pellegrini really make West Ham think like a massive club?

February 9, 2019 James Jones 0

The manager has challenged his players to approach the league like the big boys

Will the Samir Nasri gamble pay off or will it all end in tears?

February 4, 2019 Emily Pulham 0

Taking on a player who was notably out of shape and out of practice was a risk for West Ham; but given his talent and previous relationship with Hammers maestro Manuel Pellegrini, it seemed to be a risk worth taking.

Pub Talk: Embarrassing Cup exit, Farewell Oxford, Lanzini back, and just where will West Ham finish?

February 3, 2019 Blowing Bubbles 0

Also what did you make of the Marko Arnautovic saga? Did he really want to leave to win trophies in China, or was he after an improved contract?

Phil Parkes: ‘Captain Bonds was a great leader who was an example to everyone’

February 2, 2019 Phil Parkes 0

Billy Bonds belongs to the fans of West Ham. He epitomises everything we used to stand for.

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