Sam Allardyce Archives - Blowing Bubbles

Classy Bilic deserved better as Baggies turn to the dark side

January 4, 2021 Geoff Hillyer 0

In a year where people’s lives have been turned upside down, in a world that’s been utterly changed because of the Coronavirus pandemic, and – if ‘normality’ ever returns – where recovery will be a

Big Sam the best? I’d rather we focus on these other managers

December 9, 2020 William Pugh 0

A West Ham season ticket holder recently ranked every Hammers manager since 2000 on Twitter, and I was enraged after reading just one entry. Why? Because sitting there, bold as brass at No 1, this

When you’re digging a hole it is wise to stop digging, Mr Sullivan

October 22, 2020 Robert Banks 0

It is fair to say that I am not the biggest fan of David Sullivan. I’m sure the feeling is mutual. He’s not my biggest fan either. My biggest fan is Bill Smith from Leytonstone,

Gold believes Allardyce should have done better in the Championship

December 16, 2019 David Blackmore 0

West Ham co-chairman David Gold says that Sam Allardyce should have got the Hammers back to the Premier League with automatic promotion, rather than through the play-offs. Speaking to Blowing Bubbles, the lifelong Hammers fan

Was this actually the greatest bench West Ham have had in a decade?

April 9, 2019 Greg Richardson 0

West Ham’s squad has been tested this season but David Gold has hailed the depth

Will Pellegrini have the nerve to give young players their chance?

September 3, 2018 David Bowden 0

Allardyce and Bilic shunned youth and new signings could block future progress

Harry Redknapp: “Paolo was a special talent and I knew he’d be an all-time great”

August 4, 2018 Julian Shea 0

Twenty years ago West Ham finished fifth in the Premier League. Here, Harry Redknapp tells us the truth behind the Iron’s superb campaign

Opposition View: “Thanks for smashing up Cardiff!”

August 29, 2012 Nigel Davies 0

As a Swansea City fan I really must take this opportunity to congratulate West Ham – not on winning the Play Off Final and gaining promotion back to the Premier League but for absolutely obliterating

Why I’m tipping Diarra to shine at West Ham

August 18, 2012 Geoff Hillyer 0

He wasn’t successful at Liverpool but he could be a very shrewd acquisition, adding experience to the midfield.

Hopes and fears for the months ahead

August 17, 2012 Nigel Morris 0

We’ve been here before. First game of the season against Aston Villa and by 4.50pm we should have a pretty good idea of our prospects for the new season.

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