Brian Penn, Author at Blowing Bubbles

Forget Shakira’s hips, it’s really the numbers that don’t lie

May 26, 2021 Brian Penn 0

Numbers can be twisted to suit our own ends but essentially they don’t lie – Alan Pardew is statistically the most successful West Ham manager of the last 20 years. The post Harry Redknapp era

Footballers are not above the law and must follow rules too

February 18, 2021 Brian Penn 0

It is sometimes said a rumour is half away around the world before the truth has got its boots on. In a world dominated by social media the tables have been dramatically turned. Those in

We’ll always feel regret for the home grown kids who got away

January 6, 2021 Brian Penn 0

If you love someone set them free; if they come back to you it was meant to be. A refrain from literature and popular song that might leave you crushed by emotion or spitting at

Who’ll step up for spot kicks when Noble isn’t on the pitch?

November 24, 2020 Brian Penn 0

We’ve all had the same dream where, deep into injury time, our beloved Hammers have won a penalty and you are handed the ball. You place it gently on the spot; 12 yards in front

Football’s ability to take us away from the real world is priceless

October 26, 2020 Brian Penn 0

In a world still coming to terms with Covid-19, we are running alarmingly short on diversions. Online quizzes and split screens eventually lose their appeal and we look for something else to bury our fears.

So, when did it become socially acceptable to leave at 80 mins?

September 7, 2019 Brian Penn 0

Grounds are now almost empty at full -time, even when their team is winning

West Ham will never progress if we keep signing broken bodies

February 7, 2019 Brian Penn 0

West Ham’s fondness for signing such players beggars belief. It’s easy to criticise but this notion of risk and reward just hasn’t worked out.

West Ham’s Christmas turkeys got stuffed – then took revenge!

December 4, 2018 Brian Penn 0

The Four Seasons once sang of a riotous night back in December ‘63. It was undoubtedly a special time for the guy in the song, but more of a painful reminder of West Ham’s heaviest

Why do clubs like West Ham never get credit when we beat Manchester United?

November 8, 2018 Brian Penn 0

Reading match reports after a West Ham win can be a taxing affair. Wading through the vitriolic abuse reserved for opponents, you can barely spot our contribution to the event. Accounts of the Manchester United

Groundhog Day? Our nightmare start reminded us of Avram Grant!

October 8, 2018 Brian Penn 0

Four losses to start the season reminds us of our terrible year under Avram Grant

Articles by Brian Penn

Forget Shakira’s hips, it’s really the numbers that don’t lie

Footballers are not above the law and must follow rules too

We’ll always feel regret for the home grown kids who got away

Who’ll step up for spot kicks when Noble isn’t on the pitch?

Football’s ability to take us away from the real world is priceless

So, when did it become socially acceptable to leave at 80 mins?

West Ham will never progress if we keep signing broken bodies

West Ham’s Christmas turkeys got stuffed – then took revenge!

Why do clubs like West Ham never get credit when we beat Manchester United?

Groundhog Day? Our nightmare start reminded us of Avram Grant!

The Last Word: Will Moyes suffer the same fate as Bilic and Pellegrini? Let’s hope not!

Forget Shakira’s hips, it’s really the numbers that don’t lie

Accounts lay bare the impact of COVID-19 on West Ham and others

Will any of our loan rangers ever get their first team chance?