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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How Subbuteo got one of the world’s most famous kits wrong

River Plate booked their place in the Copa Libertadores final after a late penalty against Brazilian giants Gremio. The Buenos Aires club will now face either Palmeiras or arch rivals Boca Juniors in...

Major retailer drops Subbuteo from its shelves just months before Christmas

A major UK toy store has confirmed it has dropped Subbuteo from its shelves just months before Christmas. In a blow to the table top football brand, Hamleys has confirmed it is no...

First look at the new Nigeria World Cup 2018 Subbuteo team

After Italian company Centauria revealed it was launching a Subbuteo set based on the Nigeria World Cup kit of 2018 we have been eagerly awaiting news of the team. Now the first look...

The truth about FC Rouen Subbuteo team – and why the kit is never coming back

I've been harassing European football clubs with obsure questions about Subbuteo again. After a baffled Gzira United of Malta were delighted to discover their very own Subbuteo team it was the turn of...

Subbuteo World of Sport Compendium sells on eBay for a surprising price

A Subbuteo set dubbed one of the rarest, largest and most expensive ever made has been sold on auction website eBay for a bargain price. The 1981 Subbuteo World of Sport Compendium is...

The new Bohemians away kit features Bob Marley’s face

The popularity of Subbuteo is largely down to getting your hands on teams with striking kit designs and unusual features. After all, who isn't excited by the likes of the Nigeria 2018 World...

This is the best Subbuteo stadium ever built

Here at Subbuteo.Online we have seen some fantastic Subbuteo stadiums, from the amazing replica of Goodison Park to a full stadium for sale on eBay complete with fans. But nothing compares to what...

What does Subbuteo’s cryptic message mean for the future of the game?

The official Subbuteo Twitter account sent out a cryptic tweet at a relatively quiet time on the platform in the Subbuteo community. At 9.15pm on a Wednesday evening the account sent an intriguing...

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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