Cottee and Parkes in new issue of Blowing Bubbles

The latest issue of Blowing Bubbles Monthly features an exclusive interview with club legend Tony Cottee, giving his take on the team’s current issues in attack. He also tells us why he still has faith in his old team-mate, Slaven Bilic, despite the stick he is currently receiving for the team’s current form.

“I’ll always defend Slav as I honestly believe he’s doing his best and trying to do what is best for the club,” says Cottee. “He understands what the fans want but obviously understanding it and delivering it are two different things. If he left tomorrow, I don’t seen an outstanding candidate who would be the person you’d rush to get in. Leicester and Everton have pressed the button very quickly… But I think it’s fair to say when they sacked their managers neither club had any idea of who they would want to get in.”

Plus columns from two more of Boys of '86 team-mates, Phil Parkes and George Parris, with their take on the Cup win over Spurs and the need for unity in adversity – and also a revealing insight into life during the short-lived Lou Macari managerial era. Elsewhere, Brian Williams takes a look at some of the greatest – and worst – keepers ever to play for the Irons, and it’s a tale of three strikers as we look at how life is treating Andy Carroll, Diafra Sakho and Simone ‘Remember Me?’ Zaza this season.

Add in an update on Reece Oxford’s learning experience on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach, a look behind the scenes at the London Stadium, and Pub Talk, there's plenty to digest in this month's opinion-packed Blowing Bubbles. Click on the link for subscription details.