Ever since France won the 1998 World Cup thanks to the highly technical approach at the nation’s academy, Clairefontaine, the idea of a ‘home of football’ has spread across the…
Stephen Hurrell
Stephen Hurrell
Stephen is the founder and editor of The Hobby Online and The Hobby by Subbuteo.Online print magazine. He is a giant nerd and specialises in Subbuteo, retro football kits and consumer stories. A journalist and editor of 15 years, he has written about football for some of the UK's biggest publications.
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Football is all about emotion. Away from the Twitter spats, the red-faced radio phone in wind-up merchants and the endless transfer tittle-tattle it can be easy to forget that the…
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Subbuteo is no stranger to unusual accessories. From mascots to ball boys, the game has released tens of non-playing figures that help to create an atmosphere. But one of the…
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We have been bothering European football clubs with questions of Subbuteo once more. Dutch football is – potentially – the best place in the world for Subbuteo teams. The teams…
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It is the dream of most Subbuteo players and collectors to one day create a room entirely dedicated to the game. A Subbuteo man (or woman) cave, a themed bar…
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Subbuteo News
First look at six new official Subbuteo teams including Northern Ireland’s 2016 heroes
A host of new Subbuteo teams have been revealed just weeks before they go on sale. An Italian company is creating the only new Subbuteo teams currently being produced in…
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A new limited edition Subbuteo-style box set is one of the most exciting new products to go on sale in recent years. Fans of Subbuteo love the game for many…
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A beautifully painted stand of Subbuteo fans in a whole range of kits is not your normal stadium build. The small section of cheering plastic fans decked out in different…
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Who doesn’t love a Subbuteo job lot? From broken players to unexpected rare teams, buying a job lot is always a gamble but always fun. They come in various sizes…
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At the time of writing best-selling console game FIFA 19 is listed at around £20 for UK buyers. You can get a copy of Football Manager, the superb management simulation,…
