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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Nike’s famous Parklife advert recreated in Subbuteo

Nike's Parklife advert from 1997 is one of the greatest football adverts of all time. Filmed on the famous Hackney Marshes playing fields, it featured Premier League footballers playing for Sunday League teams,...

A Subbuteo stadium with realistic turnstiles

Subbuteo fan and master stadium builder Andrea Iacopetti is the master of miniature modelling to make a stadium feel like the real thing. Subbuteo stadiums have become ever more elaborate with the rise...

Ebayer is selling a fake Subbuteo shop display for a massive price

At first glance it looks like a superb piece of Subbuteo history. Listed as a rare shop display from 1970 featuring players from each team in the 1970 World Cup including the...

A player from the first 332 Subbuteo teams in a single display

When Subbuteo was first launched it was a mail order business. Many of the first buyers bought the game before founder Peter Adolph had even built a prototype. Even when orders flooded in...

A Subbuteo stadium with a clever working floodlight design

Subbuteo stadiums come in all shapes and sizes but one thing seems to be a problem for anybody building their dream ground. Subbuteo floodlights definitely look the part. the older pylons are beautiful,...

A Southampton fan has recreated The Dell in Subbuteo

The rise of modern stadiums mean many fans enjoy watching football in ultra-comfortable arenas with all mod cons. But for fans of clubs who have moved there is always a first love -...

You won’t believe it until you’ve seen – Jamaica has a Subbuteo team

Cast your mind back to the summer of 1998. A giant football-playing chicken was launched as the World Cup mascot, Subbuteo actually produced a passable set to celebrate the tournament and one...

Take the Subbuteo Champions League quiz

The Champions League is back and that means sponsors fans will be eagerly waiting for the group stages. At Subbuteo.Online we love a bit of Champions League action, not least because it allows...

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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