Irons in the Fire

by Russell Brand

Covering everything from West Ham's eventful 2005/2006 season, to England's campaign in the 2006 World Cup, Russell Brand turns his wit on some of the game's best-known characters.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Russell Edward Brand is an English comedian, actor, radio host, author, and activist. Brand dresses in a flamboyant bohemian fashion describing himself as looking like an "S&M Willy Wonka." Brand's current style consists of black eyeliner, drainpipe jeans, Beatle boots, and long, shaggy, backcombed hair.

In October 2010, Brand married pop singer Katy Perry. The two separated in December 2011.
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Reviews

[Steven · Rating 5 out of 5]

i am probably a bit of a sucker for this book because i'm west ham til i die and i love russell brand. his self-effacing writing style is hilarious and his wit is razor sharp. however, if you have no interest in football (the rest of the world's version) this might not be the book for you.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

A collection of Brand's football related columns for the Guardian. Hilarious if you love football and Brand's style of comedy.

[Randall · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is nothing more than a collection of columns Brand wrote for some British newspaper in relation to his devotion to his favorite football team. I've always enjoyed his sharp wit, so this was reasonably enjoyable. I didn't understand all the references, having little-to-no knowledge of the history of the English Premiership, West Ham United, or the English national squad. Any sports fan, however, can find some common ground with some of the feelings Brand emotes in his writings if able to get around whatever feelings you have about the particulars.

[John Grinstead · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sadly, although I was encouraged by feeling empathy with many of the frustrations expressed, even my love of West Ham has not been able to overcome my over-riding dislike of Brand as an individual...what is it about him?

[Badinia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I guess I'll read anything Russell writes, 'cos he's sexy! But I am finding Henglish football more interesting than ever-

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

An entertaining collection of Brand's very good sports column.