*George Parris: "We're up and running after opening night nerves - What can we achieve this season?"
*Phil Parkes: "You can't argue with the call to give up on Wilshere after his injury record"
*ExWHUemployee on West Ham's transfer window and why we struggled to land our targets
*Claret & Hugh: "You can take the rough the smooth but the buck has to stop with Gold and Sullivan"
*Takeover talk: The runners and riders as talk of takeovers gets increasingly loud
*Vladimir Coufal: Can the Czech international solve our problem position?
*The defence for our defence: Five at the back delivers instant rewards
*Will Sebastien Haller get this chance to shine with Antonio in superb form?
*Issa Diop: Will 'Mourinho's Monster' ever reach his full potential at West Ham?
*Does Yarmolenko have a role to play after surviving squad cull?
And much, much more

In this issue of West Ham fanzine Blowing Bubbles:
George Parris' exclusive column: 'Moyes may think he's taken the side as far as he can, but who'll make the final call?'
ExWHUemployee give his views: 'We have't achieved what we could have had we invested in January'
We reflect on our European adventure: 'It's auf wiedersehen, and au revior to Europe but we hope to return soon'
What does the future hold for Ben Johnson? Will he stay or will another homegrown talent leave?
FA Cup Replays: 'Decisions within the game are made to suit those at the top table'
Make a case for the defence: 'Our ageing defence needs an overhaul to stop being porous'
James Ward-Prowse: 'He's gone from being a fan favourite to being bashed by fans'
West Ham United Supporters' Trust: 'We need to tell our MPs to buck up, stand up and fight for football fans'
Ten years on since Allardyce left: Is Sullivan treating David Moyes the same?
Forgotten cups: From the Intertoto Cup to the EPC, how many do you remember?
Greatest atmospheres: 'Lyon, Sevilla and Prague make my top five West Ham atmospheres'
The hopes, highs and heartbreaks of West Ham's youngsters: What comes after academy life?
Season ticket dilemma: 'It broke my heart to have such a dilemma over my season ticket'
The John Lyall Years: 'European adventure papered over serious cracks in the league'
West Ham Women: 'Our main goal was achieved but now we need to aim higher'
Irons Supporting Foodbanks: 'Can you spare time to help make a different to our communities?'
Lucy's Last Word: 'This summer is going to be crucial for West Ham's short-term future'

In this issue:
A big interview with former Hammer Leroy Rosenior: 'West Ham United is a club that remains part of you always'
George Parris' exclusive column: 'Leverkusen will be tough but hopefully we'll have something to play for at home'
ExWHUemployee: 'It's going to be interesting to see who stays, leaves and comes in this summer'
Blue cards: Why it's time to reclaim our game and blue is the colour to do this
Is 'VARitis' the plague of frustration for just West Ham fans or other clubs too?
We build up to our Europa League tie against Leverkusen
Uncle Jeff formula: 'Everything suggests we should get enough points for Europe again'
Hammer of the Year: Why this year has more contenders than ever before
Why Jarrod Bowen has all but secured his place in Gareth's Three Lions squad this summer
We ask: Why did Everton & Forest get different outcomes for rule breaches?
The cheap ticket bubble has burst and the West Ham Supporters Trust has many questions unanswered
Crystal ball: We'll win the title, stay up, go down, and be European champions?
After our incredible Freiburg win, we look back at other great West Ham victories over the past 20 years
Who makes your top five of London rivals?
West Ham Women: We're on course for another year battling the best in the country
The John Lyall Years: ‘Lyall wrote himself into into the history books in his first season’
Irons Supporting Foodbanks: 'Our fans have been very generous with their support so far'
Rest in Peace Hughie - We pay tribute to Claret & Hugh founder Hugh Southon
And much, much more

In the March 2024 edition of West Ham fanzine Blowing Bubbles:
A big interview with former manager Slaven Bilic: 'It'll be a special day when I return to West Ham as a spectator'
George Parris' exclusive column: 'Can Areola win Hammer of the Year? He's been incredible between the posts'
ExWHUemployee: 'It's best for everyone if we want until May before deciding on Moyes' future'
Claret & Hugh; 'Moyes looks like he's had enough but will he be pushed or jump?'
'We were twenty-twenty-poor until the Bees stung us into life': A look back at the first two months of the year
Who could replace David Moyes? We look at the different options reported
Why the Arsenal hammering was the worst game of the life of one West Ham fan
It's deja-vu as we meet our familiar European foes Freiburg again - but how was this allowed?
Will Kalvin Phillips come good for West Ham? One West Ham fan remains ever hopeful!
Moyesball: Could David Moyes' end-of-season karaoke song be Let Me Entertain You?
And much, much more

In the February 2024 edition of West Ham fanzine Blowing Bubbles:
A big interview with a former Hammer Slaven Bilic: 'I only played for a short time but my bond with the fans is strong'
George Parris' exclusive column: 'We were disappointing in January but there were positives from Ings, Johnson and Phillips' arrival'
ExWHUemployee: 'Moyes wanted Phillips for a while and is now delighted to finally get his man'
Claret & Hugh: 'You look at our midfield now and it shows just how far we've come'
Farewell Fornals! '200 games and out for the Cockney Carzola after Deadline Day drama'
Conor was sent on loan to almost every club but Coventry, but have West Ham made the right decision to let him go?
Declan who? Why we're better off without our captain
Why Dinos has become one to watch (but mainly through your fingers!)
Another FA Cup dream bits the. dust but was it our worst exit ever?
Our shirt sponsors: BAC Windows and Dagenham Motors weren't very aspirational sponsors'
Why policing football is far too important to be left to the police
From cliff edge to climbing the mountain: Our 2023 in numbers
2023 in-depth review: '2023 started with a draw at Leeds and ended with us in sixth'
And much, much more

In this January 2024 issue of West Ham fanzine Blowing Bubbles Monthly:
A big interview with Matty Etherington: "West Ham helped me prove that I was a Premier League player"
George Parris' exclusive column: "We're punching above our weight but we could be in for another great season"
ExWHUemployee: "The FA Cup is not as magical as it was but I'd love another run to the final"
Claret & Hugh: "Half our squad is performing but the rest have been mediocre at best"
Would the grass be any greener if we parted ways with David Moyes this summer?
London Stadium atmosphere: "The noise in the stands mirrors what's displayed on the pitch"
Why Ghana's star boy really could end up being the brightest start in east London
How do last month's hammerings against Fulham and Liverpool compare to other heavy defeats in recent memory?
Bowen's 50 goals: Why his half-century will go down in West Ham history
West Ham Supporters' Trust: "The club will need to be dragged kicking and screaming into the new regime"
Victory over United: Why any win against the Red Devils is one to be proud of
Fabianski's future: "He was such a reliable option in the Premier League but what's next for him now?"
2023 accounts: "Our 22/23 league position cost us a record club turnover"
January Transfer Window: "We were short at the back even with Kehrer still in the squad - Now we must buy"
West Ham Women: "Renewed belief and confidence could help us kick on in 2024"
League Cup hammering: "Why I hope to never see a repeat of our defeat at Anfield"
And much, much more

In this issue:
A big interview with former Hammer David Connolly: ‘The chance to play for a club like West Ham was worth taking a cut for’
George Parris’ exclusive column: ‘We’re scoring goals for now but we need to end our striker curse before it’s too late’
ExWHUemployee: ‘Could Dominic Solanke be the final piece to complete Moyes’ puzzle?’
Claret & Hugh: ‘Antonio’s injured, Ings is out of form, Moyes must trust in Mubama’
West Ham United Supporters’ Trust: ‘We’re dealing with a club that doesn’t want to talk to fans’
We ask whether playing Jarrod Bowen is good or strong enough to play up top on his own?
We weigh up the pros and cons of replacing Moyes with Will Still
We explore what Everton’s 10-point punishment means for West Ham
We’re in real need of new faces but will we spend this January?
Stick or twist? Either way, Divin Mubama has a huge decision to make
We examine why our Czech mates are showing that they are still key men for us
VAR continues to dominate headlines but are we falling out of love with the game because of it?
We’ve got European football in 2024 but will our adventure end soon?
Could we soon be flocking to watch our heroes play at the Allianz Bowl?
The FA Cup Years: In our final installment, we look back at the past 20 years of FA Cup action
And much, much more

In the November 2023 issue of West Ham fanzine Blowing Bubbles:
A big interview with a former Hammer Robbie Slater: 'West Ham's an iconic club, known around the world'
George Parris' exclusive column: 'We've replaced the habit of winning with losing and that needs to stop'
ExWHUemployee: 'We’ve got work to do to match the Athens atmosphere but we’re getting there'
Claret & Hugh: 'Paqueta and football should learn from the Rugby World Cup'
We try to answer: What's our best attacking line-up? 
We ponder why does David dither when we see the team needs fresh blood?
We look ahead to AFCON and our players that'll be heading there
We ask if any of our Summer '22 signings are suffering from Second Season Syndrome?
Aaron Cresswell: ‘He’s been a great servant but I’ll never forgive his red cards’ 
We explain why Conor Coventry may need to leave West Ham to have a better football career
We ask why the club keeps away supporters in the dark?
Following the return of the NFL to London, we ask if the US would embrace the Premier League?
And much, much more

In this issue:
Big interview with Tony Gale: 'Ludo still says I owe him for how well West Ham played against United!'
George Parris' exclusive column: ‘Ward-Prowse is our assist king but Coufal’s crosses have been ace too’
ExWHUemployee: ‘I believe the young Hammers are our future, if we let them lead the way’
Claret & Hugh: 'Moyes has once again worked his magic and should be rewarded'
Why we're now officially in the era of Moyes with the squad rebuilt to his liking
Why Captain Zouma doesn't sit well with some fans (but how he's probably the best man for the job)
It's official! West Ham has assembled one of the world’s most expensive squads
Why it's time to face the future and put our bromance with Jesse Lingard to bed
We ask how should Moyes and West Ham handle the Antonio conundrum?
Declan who? The Machin has stepped in seemlessly to boss the middle of the park
West Ham club shop: 'It's more like a fast food place than an Aladdin's cave'
How the signing of Andy Irving may be a watershed moment for how we operate
We ask if Pablo could be eating paella and drinking Estrella elsewhere?
We also question if one-of-our-own Ben Johnson will stay a Hammer for much longer?
And with Moyes' contract ending next summer; Do we stick or twist? We give our view
The West Ham United Supporters' Trust give us the lowdown on how the club's points system really works
And much, much more

In this issue:
Big Interview with Julian Dicks: ‘Fans have been with me through it all, and never turned on me’
ExWHUemployee: ‘It’s an exciting time to have Noble, Steidten and Moyes working together’
Claret&Hugh;: ‘I doff my cap to Moyes, Steidten and Sullivan for our summer signings’
George Parris: ‘We’ve started well but have tough games before our European adventure begins’
We look at our new signings and ask: ‘Will they all be a success in the Premier League?’
Keeper debate: Whilst Fab might be annoyed, Moyes has to look to the future
We celebrate the arrival and impact of James Ward Prowse
We hear from three Southampton fans who explain why they think JWP will be a saintly Hammer: ‘He may have left us, but the Saints will never, ever leave him’
We hear from Dutch West Ham fan Arjan Drissen on his hopes for our two signings from Ajax
Backroom staff: There’s balance on the pitch but what about behind the scenes?
Konstantinos Mavropanos: Could a spoonful of Dinos be the medicine for any defence woes?
From tormenting Palace to his Spurs stunner, there are many reasons why we will remember Lanzini fondly: ‘Manu was a gem that shone brightly for us over eight years’
Flynn chose his boyhood club but now sees himself back in the Championship playing for Southampton: ‘Do you think Downes regrets picking West Ham over Palace?’
Concerns over facial recognition cameras being used at home games: The West Ham United Supporters’ Trust will be keeping an eye on the police watching us
And much, much more

In this issue:
A big interview with former West Ham trainee Joe Sealey: “When I was younger, I didn’t realise how connected with West Ham history the name Sealey was’
George Parris: ‘We’ve known for months that Rice was going so why haven’t we spent anything?’
ExWHUemployee’s exclusive column: ‘Taking Mad Dog on tour Down Under was the best decision we’ve ever made!’
We take an in-depth at this summer’s Declan Rice transfer saga and also ask what impact his departure will have on the pitch
Why the best is still to come from our Brazilian magnifico
Why Downes shouldn’t been seen as Rice’s replacement and given the chance to prove himself in the Premier League
We examine our pre-season results and performances for any indication of how we’ll start this season
We look ahead to our Europa League campaign and the journey to Dublin
We take a closer look at last season’s promoted teams and ask who will go back down?
And we hear from Robert Banks on his decades-long irrational hatred of Luton Town
We explore West Ham’s shirt prices and compare them to other Premier League clubs
And we look ahead to a new season for the West Ham Women under new coach Rehanne Skinner
Claret & Hugh has the last word: Our transfer inactivity is a possible disaster in waiting!
And much, much more

In this issue:
Editor David Blackmore: ‘Memories of Prague and what Moyes’ Boys have done will last a lifetime’
Our team in Prague: ‘We had the time of our lives celebrating our win in Prague’
Our team at the Victory Parade: ‘Our victory parade showed just how massive West Ham are’
Our photographer Dawud Marsh picks his favourite photos from our victory parade
We also hear memories of that night in Prague from our international Hammers and those stuck at home
George Parris: ‘Moyes’ Boys will go down as one of our greats but are they our best ever?’
ExWHUemployee’s exclusive column: ‘The confidence of our European victory should help us have a successful season’
The A to Z of the Season: From AWOL players to Zouma it has been a memorable season
Our 22/23 school report: Our alumni had a historic year, but who topped the class?
Our season review: ‘This season was one of the best campaigns in the club’s history’
Our End of Season Awards 22/23
We examine David Sullivan’s interview on national radio the day after our historic win ‘The day after our famous win was not the time to talk about Rice!’
We look ahead to our 23/24 fixture list: ‘It’s a tough start and we may struggle for points at the end’
Claret & Hugh has the last word: ‘The club should be trying to persuade Declan to stay for one more season’
And much, much more

In this May 2023 issue for West Ham fanzine Blowing Bubbles:
George Parris: 'Will anyone who knows what is and isn’t handball please stand up?'
We celebrate our Brazilian Magnifico who is now getting us to dance to his samba beat
Why the future looks for our Academy after FA Youth Cup success
ExWHUemployee: 'It wouldn’t surprise me if our youngsters all go on to have successful careers'
We ask: Who’s most likely to win big at West Ham’s end of season awards?
We look ahead to our last two final games of the season: Will we relegate Leeds and Leicester or will they drag us back in?
We ask if some of our celeb fans are genuine Hammers or are they jumping on the bandwagon?
We look at our 'Keeper dilemma: Stick with Fab or twist with patient Areola?
We bid farewell to King Arthur for good
We ask if Scamacca has become the latest victim of Moyes’ man management? And if he's destined to become Haller 2.0?
We look at how women are blowing the whistle on antisocial behaviour at football
And much, much more

In this issue:
Mark Noble lifts the lid on playing in the Championship and Europe to now being West Ham’s sporting director: "I was never going to abandon the club when we were relegated"
George Parris: "Keeping Aguerd and Zouma fit will be key in our fight for league survival"
Phil Parkes: "Clean sheets and survival in the league should be our top priorities"
ExWHUemployee's exclusive column: "A career in football is judged on medals and honours. Dec needs to be battling for titles, not relegation"
Claret & Hugh has the last word: "Is it in West Ham’s interest to buy the London Stadium right now?"
Getting to know Gent: Why our Belgian quarter final opposition won't be a pushover
Why our performances on the road will decide our Premier League fate
Maxwel Cornet could be like a new signing if Moyes puts his faith in him
Time is running out for Moyes but who will want to replace him?
We ask if this summer will be the time to cash in on our Czech mates?
WHUST latest: "More is needed to improve the fan experience at London Stadium but we face unnecessary hurdles"
It’s a myth! West Ham stars do score goals against their former clubs
The universal language of football: "Many view football as tribal but we all belong to an extended family"
And much, much more

In this issue:
A big interview with former Hammer Tony Cottee
Phil Parkes: "We've had a few positives lately but I still cant get over our awful Spurs display"
George Parris: "Our fight for Premier League survival is still very much in our own hands"
Why the shoots of recovery are visible but how we can kick on now to secure Premier League survival
The computers say yes to West Ham avoiding the drop but do our rivals want survival more?
There have been several manager changes in the league so far this season but which decisions have paid off?
His time with West Ham is almost over but there's still plenty of life in Antonio (we just need him to start scoring again!)
Making a defence for our defence: "Moyes has 99 problems but the defence ain't one"
Why Paqueta still holds the key to unlocking our new era potential
We ask if there is a more dislikable team than this current Arsenal side?
We check in on our loanees and ask if Vlasic or Masuaku could ever play for West Ham again?
Why Randolph should be praised for his time at West Ham: "He brought stability in goal when we needed it most"
We explore whether our Academy is starting to crumble or if Moyes is the issue so many youngsters are leaving?
Marking 100 years since West Ham made the very first FA Cup final, we launch a new series looking at every decade of Cup action
We look at what punishments Manchester City might face for breaching rules
Claret & Hugh's Hugh Southon has the last word: "I'll forever remember and remind people of the great Bobby Moore"
Plus contributions from 15 West Ham writers
And much, much more

In this issue:
'‘Ballon D’awson taught us to never judge a book by its cover’
Claret & Hugh: 'He arrived as a zero and left a hero: Thanks for everything Daws'
David Moyes chats to Diary of a CEO: 'It's clear how much Moyes cares about West Ham thriving'
Phil Parkes: 'Bowen should use his World Cup blow to fire us to survival and European glory'
We reflect on our FA Cup win over Derby and look ahead to our fifth round tie against Man United
George Parris: 'Dawson and Randolph are gone, Ings is in and Antonio is staying - for now!'
We ask if Danny Ings is the man to fire us to Premier League survival?
We look at the highs and lows during David Moyes' two spells at West Ham
Why Moyes mustn't overdo the tough love treatment of Said Benrahma
Let’s hope we avoid repeating our 2022 Premier League totals: If we can match 2021's wins and goals in 2023, we'll be flying again!
We ask: Should footballers discuss their futures publicly on social media or podcasts?
ExWHUemployee: 'Antonio may be getting too big for his boots but we need to keep him happy'
We look ahead to our games against Spurs and Chelsea by looking back on same of our memorable moments
Last season's promoted clubs: Fulham are flying but the Cherries and Forest could be in danger
Lampard sacked: 'Frank has never shown he is capable of being a good manager’
And much, much more

In this issue, we pay tribute to West Ham's Joint-Chairman David Gold
Editor David Blackmore: "I'll always be grateful for the many afternoons spent with David Gold"
ExWHUemployee's exclusive column: "He was friendly, polite, humorous and humble; Rest in peace Mr Gold"
Claret & Hugh: "Thank you for everything Mr Gold"
A big interview with a former Hammer Hayden Foxe
George Parris: "We just need to keep focusing on the positives to pull us out of this struggle"
Phil Parkes: "Where do we go from here? What happens next? I'm at a loss to answer!"
MoyesIn or MoyesOut: What's your verdict? Stick or twist?
If Moyes goes, who could Sullivan hire to save our season
We've done the Math: West Ham will get 43 points this season!
Why our effort at Leeds & Brentford has given us ope we can avoid relegation
London Stadium atmosphere: "A perfect storm is brewing once more as fans' frustrations grow"
Declan Rice: You can't blame him for wanting to leave in our current state"
Scamacca: "He's been starved of service but he's also been lazy too"
The return of Mr West Ham but can Noble save the Moyesiah?
World Cup: Hammers past and present were on display in Qatar but who shone?
And much, much more

In this issue:
A big interview with former Hammer Neil Orr: ‘I feel privileged to have been part of what happened under Lyall’
George Parris and Phil Parkes have their say
ExWHUemployee’s exclusive column: ‘They say never meet your heroes but I’d like to meet many more legends’
We look back at the season so far: ‘This season has had plenty of surprises at the top and the bottom’
We look ahead to more Boxing Day thrills, spills and memorable moments
And we look ahead to our FA Cup game: ‘There have been some third round games to remember and forget!’
Why Aguerd is a key part of Moyes’ Masterplan
From ticketing fixes to discounted food and drink, there’s plenty on WHUST’s Christmas wishlist
Daniel Hurley’s new book looks back on 50 important Hammers matches from ‘92
We look back at some of our impact signings and ask what could’ve been if Winston, Enner and Diafro stayed fit?
We take a look back at some of the most iconic shirts in West Ham’s history and the range of different badges
Nina Button shares her journey of following West Ham home and away over the years as a female football fan: ‘I’ve had a few difficult moments but it’s not all been too negative’
It’s never easy picking an all-time West Ham XI but we’ve given it our best shot
Claret & Hugh has the last word: ‘Club unlikely to spend more cash without any sign of improvement’
And much, much more

In this issue:
A big interview with former Hammer Brian Dear: 'I was given a second chance but I let down everyone at West Ham'
George Parris: 'Our build-up play has been far too slow with our sideways passes'
ExWHUemployee's exclusive column: 'Time is running out for Moyes but would Tuchel or Poch take the job?'
Pressure on David Moyes to find the best combination to get us firing at full throttle once more
We ask if David Moyes has the answers to the many questions being asked?
We ask if West Ham has been hard done by or have the VAR odds actually been in our favour?
WHUST on why they won't be pushing the pause button on their VAR challenge
We look ahead to the World Cup and ask: Which Hammers will shine on the global stage in Qatar?
We go in-depth on a new campaign to celebrate our many claret and blue heroes
Undefeated in Europe, we ask if Moyes’ Boys will claim glory next summer?
We explore if the Academy still has life after our youngsters shine in Europe 
Ahead of the World Cup, we ask if our Brazilian star can meet our high expectations?
Claret & Hugh has the last word: 'Love him or hate him, Moyes needs longer to get us firing again'
And much, much more

In this issue:
A big interview with a former Hammer Tim Breacker
George Parris looks back at our September games: "We’ve had a fright before Halloween but we can banish our demons"
Phil Parkes wants the gaffer to be braver: "Moyes needs to stop being so cautious to turn our season around"
ExWHUemployee's exclusive column: "There isn’t a better man on the planet for Mark Noble’s new role at West Ham"
Why look ahead to our fixtures leading up to the break for the World Cup: 'Moyes says he's a winner - this month's the time to prove it'
We ask if this is the end of the road for Soucek or can he reinvent himself?
We explore if Thilo Kehrer could quickly becoming a cult hero like Dawson
We look at the career of Emerson - a player who has more than West Ham have in 40 years - and ask if we're yet to see the best of him
We ponder if Zouma, Kehrer, Cresswell & Johnson is our best defence?
We question if Maxwel Cornet has the talent to secure a starting spot or is he better as an impact sub?
We look back at some awful VAR decisions: 'VAR is like a hot date that hasn’t worked out. Is it time to make our excuses and say goodnight?’
We reflect on an extraordinary evening against FCSB where we’ll all remember where we were the night the Queen died
With King Arthur’s reign at West Ham seemingly over, we look back at his time in claret and blue
Claret & Hugh has the last word: ‘Moyes can’t keep blaming his regulars, ultimately the buck stops with him'
And much, much more

In this issue:
A big interview with a former Hammer Paul Goddard: 'It's great for West Ham fans that Moyes' Boys are making their own history'
Phil Parkes: 'It’s not all doom and gloom but now we’ve got points, we need to kick on'
ExWHUemployee exclusive column: ‘I’ve been mocked for our long list of summer targets but now feel vindicated’
George Parris: 'London derbies will dictate how all seven capital clubs do this season'
Women supporting football: 'Men don't need to be experts; they just need to show up'
Why our new signings could be a 'joyous flock of seagulls that help us soar'
Why the early signs suggest Scamacca could be the answer to our striking problems
Why Moyes should give Benrahma the nod from 12 yards
Why we need to cut Ben Johnson some slack after criticism of his centre back performances
We ask if any team really needs a third kit?
Claret & Hugh has the last word: 'Oggy, Oggy, Oggy! It’s great to see him back in our defence'
And much, much more

In this issue:
Celebrating 10 years of Blowing Bubbles!
From Allardyce to the Europa League - It's been quite the journey following every twist and turn of life as a West Ham fan
'Writing about something you love can be an emotional rollercoaster' - Our team explain why they enjoy writing for our fanzine
Phil Parkes: 'It's been too long since we won a trophy - Now is the season to end our drought'
George Parris: 'The longer the Lingard saga dragged on, the less likely it was we'd sign him'
The Big Interview with Igor Stimac: 'The local influence in dressing room is what made West Ham so good'
Claret and Hugh's Hugh Southon: 'Plenty of questions left to be answered around our Soucek saga'
Delight as Scamacca ends our 1,000 day search for a striker
Can Aguerd hit the ground running or will he need some time to settle?
We hear from a Swansea fan on new-man Flynn Downes: ‘He’s good on the ball and gives his all but doesn’t score enough’
We ask: Will we see a changing of the goalkeeping guard this season?
We look in-depth at our pre-season games and suggest they showed there's much more work to do
We wonder why are our Academy players struggling to make their mark?
And much, much more

In this latest issue of West Ham fanzine Blowing Bubbles, we pay tribute to Mr West Ham and our modern day club legend, Mark Noble, with this extraordinary issue

In this issue:
Our in-depth season review: ‘A season like the one before but bettered by European nights’
Our annual end-of-season school report: Who’s got a gold star, who needs to try harder, and who needs to report to detention?
From our Academy to Zouma – our A to Z explores the good, the bad and the ugly from a memorable campaign
Bowen’s England call-up: ‘It was blindingly obvious he should be in the England squad’
ExWHUEmployee’s exclusive column: ‘This summer transfer window will show everyone what our ambitions are’
George Parris: ‘Some of our key players are aging but still have plenty to offer’
Phil Parkes: ‘Our league form towards the end of the season was a real worry’
Stat attack: Why history shows Mark Noble was a rare breed who was unfairly overlooked for England
Why Awesome Dawson still has plenty of offer after stellar season
Does Nikola Vlasic need more time or is he just a waste of time?
Chelsea, Villa, and Sevilla; Thanks for the memories Yarmo
Claret & Hugh’s Hugh Southon has the last word: ‘Dithering Dave has the chance to reinvent himself this summer’
And much, much more

In this issue:
A big interview with ex Academy boss Tony Carr: "I look back on my time at West Ham with immense pride - I loved each and every day"
George Parris: "This rollercoaster could come to a shuddering halt without investment"
Phil Parkes: "Dilemma for David Moyes over Noble’s final two games in claret and blue"
Heartbreak in Frankfurt as our European bubble finally bursts: "After the sending off, it felt like attending a funeral service out of a sense of duty"
Europa League campaign: "The dream is over, but we mustn’t forget the good times"
European Hangovers: "Triumphant Thursdays have been followed by frustrating Sundays"
ExWHUEmployee's exclusive column: "You cannot put a price on Mark Noble’s contribution over the years"
Mark Noble's best goals: Ending the myth that Noble was a mere penalty merchant
Is Said Benrahma up to the task of being a consistent match-winner?
Will Coufal ever reach the same heights after his injury woes?
Is it finally time to forget and fondly remember Payet's time at West Ham?
What could have been if Moyes had signed Christian Eriksen?
Are Brentford quickly becoming West Ham's new bogey team?
Claret & Hugh's Hugh Southon has the last word: "A season to cherish and remember but also a platform to build from"
And much, much more

In this issue:
A big interview with a former Hammer Sandy Clark
George Parris: 'We need to prove to Declan why it’s worth staying for the long term'
Phil Parkes: 'Victory over Sevilla brought back fond memories of our Coventry semi final'
Claret & Hugh's Hugh Southon has the last word: 'Despite the paper talk, captain Rice is here to stay - for now!'
We ask if the Europa Conference League should be embraced or avoided
We explore which players could be on Moyes’ summer transfer target list
We wonder what Ben Johnson can he go on to achieve in he stays at West Ham
We ask whether or not the boos will stop ringing out for Zouma over Catgate?
We reflect on Yarmolenko’s recent game-changing moments as war rages in his homeland
As part of our long farewell to Mr West Ham, we look back at some of Mark Noble's memorable quotes and photos
And much, much more

In this issue:
A big interview with a former Hammer Geoff Pike
ExWHUEmployee's exclusive column: 'There’s no Plan B: Our team and tactics have become very predictable'
George Parris: 'Kurt Zouma made a mistake but the club should have handled it better'
Phil Parkes: 'It’s hard to say why Soucek and Coufal haven’t reached the same heights'
Claret & Hugh's Hugh Southon has the last word: 'Summer is key to Moyes’ desire to take West Ham to the next level'
We ask will the Hammers shine in sunny Spain?
We question whether or not there are bigger issues than Catgate affecting today’s society?
Fight for European football: 'A season falling flat Don’t write off that top four chase just yet'
We ask if it's time to play Diop in another position - or just let him leave?
Who are the best players to have played with Mark Noble? 'It’s hard to look past Tevez, Rice and Payet for Noble’s best XI'
We look back at limping into the fifth round of the FA Cup: '‘West Ham were not massive at Harriers - we were embarrassing’
And much, much more

We dedicate this issue to brave Isla Caton: "If Isla taught us anything, it’s to value what’s important"
Also inside: A big interview with a former Hammer Stuart Slater
ExWHUEmployee: '‘There’s money available but Moyes doesn’t like who’s available’'
George Parris: 'Our clash against the Harriers brought back some painful cup memories'
Phil Parkes: 'Consistency is key if West Ham are to secure European football again'
Claret and Hugh's Hugh Southon has the last word: 'Winning the Europa League must be Moyes’ top priority to keep Rice'
We ask if the Jewel is now on track to regain his shine in West Ham’s crown?
We explore if West Ham now massive enough to keep hold of Declan Rice this summer?
Explain why February is a make-or-break month for Moyes’ Boys and our Europe- an dream
We go in-depth on West Ham’s financial position with latest club accounts
We rank Noble’s most memorable, best and most important penalties
The great transfer debate: Buy a player outright, or loan them first?
And much, much more

A big interview with a former Hammer Joey O’Brien
ExWHUEmployee: ‘Our 2021 record-breaking team can achieve great things under Moyes’
George Parris: ‘We need to look at the bigger picture after December’s dip in form’
Phil Parkes: ‘Injuries to key players held us back but Moyes’ Boys are still fighting’
Claret and Hugh’s Hugh Southon has the last word: ‘Our dreams will fade and die unless the board steps up’
We hear from the two managers who took Mark Noble on loan early in his career
We look ahead to what 2022 might have in store for West Ham
We reflect on a record-breaking 2021 and what Moyes’ Boys achieved
We ask whether or not VAR has cost us more points than any other Premier League team
We hear from Paul Ince and Teddy Sheringham on West Ham’s chances of success this campaign
We question whether Michail Antonio can reach his aim of 100 goals in the Premier League
We take an in-depth look at our recent FA Cup history and ask if this year will be the year we go all the way?
We look ahead to our games against Leeds with a look back at two bad-tempered afternoons 20 years ago
And much, much more

In this issue: An exclusive interview with David Gold
George Parris: ‘Beating Chelsea has given us a major boost ahead of the Christmas period’
Phil Parkes: 'Injuries at the back could derail our season after brilliant home victories’
Claret & Hugh: 'With Dan the Man set to takeover, when will things change for us?'
ExWHUEmployee's exclusive column: ‘There needs to be more consistency with UEFA’s toughest punishments’
Why we should enjoy these moments of West Ham being 'massive'
Angelo Ogbonna's season-ending injury: Have we seen the last of him in a West Ham shirt?
We celebrate David Moyes' 1,000 game milestone
We ask: Is this the beginning of the end for the two Daves and Karren Brady?
We look ahead to our Christmas games and ask: How many points can we pick up?
Is it now time to say goodbye to Yarmo, King Arthur and Randolph?
Mark Noble's midfield partners: ‘He was in Parker’s shadow and Noble did all of Nolan’s running’
And much, much more

In this issue:
A big interview with former Hammer Dave Swindlehurst
ExWHUEmployee’s exclusive column: “Our latest victory against Spurs brought back some great memories”
George Parris: “We don’t need to fear playing against the Big Six – they should be fearing us”
Phil Parkes: “The Spurs win was vital to banish European fatigue but also to keep the bragging rights!”
Claret and Hugh’s last word: “Is the Moyesiah finally beginning to live up to Sir Alex’s hype?”
Former Academy player Darren Blewitt shares his memories of playing with Mark Noble and watching his career take off
We explain why West Ham look more like a team than any other side in the world right now
And why it’s right that West Ham are being talked about as Barca slayers
Spurs in the League Cup – Can it happen again?
With comparisons made between Moyes and past great Hammers managers – what more does David need to do to achieve greatness?
Why finding a striking diamond in the rough must be our new Head of Recruitment’s top priority
Can we finally smash the spell cast over us by the pesky Seagulls?
Why West Ham deserve better than the new owners of Newcastle United
Ben Johnson is the latest cab off the Academy rank and we should be excited
And much, much more

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Blowing Bubbles Monthly Magazine - October 2020

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