FA Cup Archives - Blowing Bubbles

‘West Ham were not massive in Kidderminster – we were embarrassing’

March 8, 2022 Meirion Williams 0

It’s a fair assessment to say that we slipped on a banana skin but didn’t fall and thus survived our visit to Kidderminster last month. But it was certainly one where we used all our

‘Playing Wimbledon in Milton Keynes is a night I’ll never forget’

March 7, 2022 Jake Gill 0

For so many of us, West Ham is more than just a football team, it’s a way of life, a culture ingrained into us during childhood that stays with us for the rest of our

‘Ron Greenwood didn’t deserve to be the forgotten man of West Ham’

March 7, 2022 Julian Shea 0

Old Trafford’s postal address is Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester. At Anfield, there is a statue of Bill Shankly. Elland Road has a Don Revie stand. But when it comes to Ron Greenwood, the man

Geoff Pike: ‘John Lyall was a second father to me during my time with West Ham’

March 7, 2022 Julian Shea 0

If you judge a man by the company he keeps, then Geoff Pike is not just West Ham class, but world class. Not only was he part of the 1980 FA Cup winning team, the

George Parris: ‘Kurt Zouma made a mistake but the club should’ve handled it better’

March 6, 2022 George Parris 0

There is absolutely no excusing what Kurt Zouma has done – it was an incredible mistake – but how this saga was handled has baffled me. From a club’s point of view, we had a

George Parris: Our clash against the Harriers brought back some painful cup memories

February 7, 2022 George Parris 0

Our fourth round FA Cup game against Kidderminster Harriers brought back some bad memories for me. I was part of the Birmingham City side that was on the receiving end of an FA Cup shock

Phil Parkes: Consistency is key if West Ham are to secure European football again

February 6, 2022 Phil Parkes 0

Things can change so quickly in football so I don’t think now is the time for West Ham to pull the emergency cord on this season. But I do understand the frustration of fans when

Pub Talk: ‘I think we have lost our ruthlessness’

February 6, 2022 Blowing Bubbles 0

What did you make of our results and performances in January after our blip before Christmas? Meirion Williams: I guess it was what I expected. When you have supported West Ham for as long as

‘Que sera, sera, I love cup games near me’

February 4, 2022 Meirion Williams 0

I feel that I’m not a selfish person but when it comes to cup ties and West Ham, I must admit that I am very selfish. You see, I always hope that the Hammers are

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

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