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West Ham's Century-Old Bubble Tradition Celebrated by Manor Solomon in Home Debut

Israeli player Manor Solomon experienced West Ham United's century-old bubble-blowing tradition during his first home game, linked to the club's anthem "I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles," a ritual dating back to the 1920s and popularized locally by a school headmaster near the club's stadium.

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What happened

  1. 01Manor Solomon experienced West Ham's bubble-blowing tradition in his first home game on August 22, 2026.
  2. 02The ritual involves players passing through soap bubbles linked to the club anthem "I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles."
  3. 03The song originated in the US around 1919 and became popular in the 1920s music halls.
  4. 04Cornelius Bill, a local school headmaster, adapted the song for West Ham fans about 100 years ago.
  5. 05The bubble tradition is a key part of West Ham's matchday experience and fan culture.
  6. 06In 1999, over 24,000 fans set a world record by blowing bubbles for a minute.
Translated and summarized by baba from Mako, the latest report. Read Mako’s original

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