Bradley Holland, Author at Blowing Bubbles

Could it be 50th time lucky in the Hammers’ striker search?

April 14, 2021 Bradley Holland 0

A prolific striker is every club’s crown jewel in the makeup of a well-crafted starting XI. The goals and the glory that they bring, in such a low scoring sport often leaves other positions unnoticed

Soucek gives blood and sweat as West Ham fans find a new icon

March 14, 2021 Bradley Holland 0

Tomas Soucek’s magic, he wears a magic hat, and if you throw a brick at him, he’d head the f***er back. Tall and Lanky Czech mate, lethal in the air, eats potato salad, does it

Is it a coincidence that we are playing well without our fans?

February 18, 2021 Bradley Holland 0

‘It isn’t football without the fans’ – was the well worn phrase of 2020 – uttered by every colour-clad supporter hopelessly sitting behind an electric screen on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon cheering on their

‘I knew this working class club of underdogs would be home’

January 7, 2021 Bradley Holland 0

It’s 7:00am on a Sunday. You stumble around a dark bedroom in a frantic pace trying to remember where you set your kit last night. You rush to your truck to drive across town as

Do Premier League clubs really need to have five subs available?

December 8, 2020 Bradley Holland 0

As football restarted following Covid shutdown, the worldwide football community from the Champions and Europa leagues, to the international games, the top flights of Europe, and even the MLS in USA allowed an additional two

Coufal jets in as West Ham make bid to solve problem position

October 24, 2020 Bradley Holland 0

‘I thanked the huge warrior and heartfelt Vladimir Coufal for his excellent work in Slavia’, announced the president of Slavia Prague on Twitter. This tweet would’ve gone unnoticed by most West Ham fans not likely

Are we looking to make a quick buck or actually build a team?

September 23, 2020 Bradley Holland 0

With authoritative pre-season wins against Wycombe, Ipswich, and Brentford, we saw Haller deliver a hat-trick via slick link-up play from a Championship-matured Grady Diangana and the showcasing of other Academy youth talents such as Jamal

Why Anderson can turn it around and save his West Ham career…

June 12, 2020 Bradley Holland 0

Behind a shy exterior, we have a Brazilian attacker with dribbling skills, nutmeg capabilities, and a quiet, rueful pace – but what has happened to Felipe Anderson? Will he go down in West Ham’s history

Felipe Anderson ‘not only overpriced but ineffective’ according to stats – but stats can be misleading

April 8, 2020 Bradley Holland 0

What has happened to Felipe Anderson? Will he go down in West Ham’s history as a mistake or marquee signing?

Articles by Bradley Holland

Could it be 50th time lucky in the Hammers’ striker search?

Soucek gives blood and sweat as West Ham fans find a new icon

Is it a coincidence that we are playing well without our fans?

‘I knew this working class club of underdogs would be home’

Do Premier League clubs really need to have five subs available?

Coufal jets in as West Ham make bid to solve problem position

Are we looking to make a quick buck or actually build a team?

Why Anderson can turn it around and save his West Ham career…

Felipe Anderson ‘not only overpriced but ineffective’ according to stats – but stats can be misleading

The Last Word: Mark is a Hammer for life. I hope he gets the send off he deserves

Writing The Boleyn’s Farewell made me feel part of a community

‘His time as Hammers boss had undeniable lows but I will always remember him fondly’

The Ex Files: Reinforcements needed if we are to enjoy successful European campaign