Although the bigger teams will take up the majority of our media space, there has been a good few phoenix clubs who have shown a very different side to the game we all love. What are ‘Phoenix Clubs’ in Football? In the world of football, some clubs have faced adversity and challenges that tested their very existence, almost unthinkable with the money going around higher… Read More »4 Phoenix Clubs Who Need Our Support
Away from the glitz and glamour at the top, grassroots football is the lifeblood of the game, providing a platform for players of all ages and abilities to enjoy the sport and develop their skills at any age. What is ‘Grassroots Football’? In its simplest terms, it’s the foundation of the UK footballing pyramid. You have professional football, non-league football and then grassroots – a… Read More »How to Protect Grassroots Football in 2024
I’ve always admired PSV Eindhoven from afar, especially during some of their peak times during the early 2000’s, so I made it my mission to see it for myself in the flesh. A Brief History of PSV Eindhoven Let’s just run through a few of their names on the PSV roster, shall we: Ruud van Nisterlooy, Arjen Robben, Romario, Ronaldo (in no particular order). That’s… Read More »How to Watch PSV Eindhoven Abroad for Under £150 (Quick & Easy Steps)
With the newest TOCA Social site taking shape in Birmingham, I was fortunate enough to be invited down to the London stalwart this past week to try out the games for myself. What is TOCA Social? TOCA Social is an interactive football game. Where players can go up against their friends to physically kick a ball at a few targets in different games with the… Read More »A Quick & Honest Review of TOCA Social at the O2
I have been personally following Wembley FC ever since I moved to North West London for university way back in 2015. And my admiration for the club hasn’t wavered since. Who are Wembley FC? The hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium is globally renowned as the stage for historic footballing battles, known the world over as one of the homes of the global game. But nestled… Read More »The Unique Story of Wembley FC
In this day and age, it’s amazing to witness and track the growth of some non-league clubs right throughout the football world. And some of the results have been outstanding! The Love for Non-League Football While the grandeur of the Premier League captures the global spotlight, it can be said that English football’s soul resides in the lesser-known corners where non-league clubs thrive. These grassroots… Read More »5 Non-League Clubs with Huge Fan Bases
I travelled back up North recently, and when I discovered that there was a fresh, new Classic Football Shirts Manchester store, my itinerary was basically decided for me. Previously here at Hobby FC, I wrote about the Classic Football Shirts (‘CFS’) store in London. It’s easily one of my favourite rest stops in all of London, and being based right next to the likes of… Read More »Inside The New Classic Football Shirts Manchester Store
There really isn’t much better in this world than a well-produced pop-up store. And the guys at The Soccer Archive are no exception, in fact – they’re a testament to that fact. In the interest of fairness, I must admit that I’m writing this after being invited to their most recent London pop-up store and their hospitality and quality collection is still right at the… Read More »A Complete & Honest Review of The Soccer Archive
I don’t know if you’ve noticed or not, but the football transfer market is broken. But don’t worry, Nordensa is here with a mission to remedy that completely. Having launched just a matter of weeks ago, the brains behind this app are pressing forward with their mission to re-shift the balance of power back into the hands of the fans. In this article, we’re going… Read More »Nordensa: The Game-Changing App for Football Fans
Nothing screams ‘holiday‘ quite like getting yourself in and amongst a new football culture in the world. At least, that’s what I’ve convinced myself of at this point… What is the perfect ‘Football Holiday’? It’s a holiday with a whole heap of football involved. Pretty self-explanatory, to be honest! But with a bunch of options sprouting up all over the world about ‘package‘ holiday choices… Read More »5 Fun & Cheap Holiday Destinations for Football Fans
