Brian Penn, Author at Blowing Bubbles

What could have been if Moyes had signed Christian Eriksen?

May 17, 2022 Brian Penn 0

Last month a rare, almost miraculous event came to pass. Brentford did the double over West Ham for the first time in 68 years. Such frequency rivals Hailey’s Comet as the Bees revelled in another London

‘You simply couldn’t script Yarmolenko’s game-changing moments’

April 12, 2022 Brian Penn 0

The unprovoked invasion of sovereign territory is a war crime of the very highest order. But while politicians weigh up the implications, a human tragedy is unfolding in the most graphic way. Our hearts poured for

‘Mark Noble appreciates the many opportunities life has given him’

April 11, 2022 Brian Penn 0

In the general scheme of life nobody expects to retire at the age of 35, but for most footballers it’s the point at which they hang up their boots. Mark Noble has ascended to the

Catgate: Are there bigger issues affecting today’s society?

March 5, 2022 Brian Penn 0

Another day another PR disaster as the Kurt Zouma debacle rumbles on like a juggernaut without any brakes. When the story broke I honestly thought it was a joke; some online wag just got clever

Are West Ham big enough to keep hold of Declan Rice this summer?

February 7, 2022 Brian Penn 0

I was at the London Stadium the day they made the announcement. Sandwiched between the obligatory ‘Come on You Irons’ and the team rundown was confirmation that Declan Rice had signed a five-year contract. The

‘In the 21st century we’ve only once gone beyond the sixth round’

January 8, 2022 Brian Penn 0

Self-deprecation is a defence mechanism for any football fan; but I hope my fellow Irons will understand why I say West Ham are the club that launched a thousand clichés. The adage of coming down

The Premier League and FIFA need their heads banging together

December 15, 2021 Brian Penn 0

Next season’s ‘plan’ has been unveiled but the Premier League haven’t covered themselves in any glory

Fears over the future of football as the Qatar World Cup draws near

November 12, 2021 Brian Penn 0

A winter World Cup next year but what next? A tournament every two years with 48 teams?

Is Soucek in need of a rest – or have other teams worked him out?

October 12, 2021 Brian Penn 0

Like a band bursting onto the scene with a hit album, that follow up is always going to be a tricky proposition. Ditto Soucek’s second full season with the Hammers.

Will we soon see safe standing at all Premier League stadia?

October 11, 2021 Brian Penn 0

Will it restore the best elements of terracing but without the inherent dangers of standing?

Articles by Brian Penn

What could have been if Moyes had signed Christian Eriksen?

‘You simply couldn’t script Yarmolenko’s game-changing moments’

‘Mark Noble appreciates the many opportunities life has given him’

Catgate: Are there bigger issues affecting today’s society?

Are West Ham big enough to keep hold of Declan Rice this summer?

‘In the 21st century we’ve only once gone beyond the sixth round’

The Premier League and FIFA need their heads banging together

Fears over the future of football as the Qatar World Cup draws near

Is Soucek in need of a rest – or have other teams worked him out?

Will we soon see safe standing at all Premier League stadia?

The Last Word: A season to cherish and remember but also a platform to build from

Will Brentford replace Brighton as our bogey team?

What could have been if Moyes had signed Christian Eriksen?

Is it time to finally forgive and remember Payet’s time at West Ham?