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Mestalla Stadium Valencia Travel Guide

A Quick & Easy Guide to Mestalla Stadium in Valencia (2026)

There aren’t many football stadiums quite like Valencia’s Mestalla. And I know because I’ve been there myself, and have been quietly planning my next step ever since. It’s a truly brilliant, monolithic pantheon of European football, it really is. Opened in 1923, it’s one of Spain’s most recognisable grounds, famous for its enormous, steeply stacked stands, intimidating atmosphere and the rather alarming sight of thousands… Read More »A Quick & Easy Guide to Mestalla Stadium in Valencia (2026)

Il Bocia and the History of Atalanta Ultras

Il Bocia’s Lasting Legacy for Atalanta Ultras (since 1998)

As I’ve mentioned previously on this beginner’s guide to visiting the San Siro, Italian football and ‘ultra’ culture go hand in hand – for better and sometimes for worse. But regardless, it’s a proud staple of calcio, especially when observed correctly. Behind the goal at Atalanta’s Home Groud sits the Curva Nord Pisani, filled with flags, banners and thousands of supporters providing the soundtrack, pyrotechnics… Read More »Il Bocia’s Lasting Legacy for Atalanta Ultras (since 1998)

Non-League Clubs in Manchester

5 Brilliant Non-League Clubs to Visit in Manchester

As you might be aware, Manchester United and Manchester City understandably dominate football tourism in the city. Although maybe due to recent news, we might have to remove City and their fraudulent owners from that table. With that in mind, it might be best to escape the rampant commercialisation at the higher end of the game and instead spend a very enjoyable weekend in Greater… Read More »5 Brilliant Non-League Clubs to Visit in Manchester

Best European Cities for a Football Away Day

5 Awesome Small European Cities for a Football Away Day

There are few better excuses for exploring Europe than football. And whatever shopping centre is nearby. And personally I always love a good local supermarket – to remind me of how bad things are back home in the UK. Pick a fixture, find a cheap flight, spend Saturday wandering around somewhere you’ve never been before and eventually follow a trail of scarves towards a stadium.… Read More »5 Awesome Small European Cities for a Football Away Day

Best European Cities to Watch Football - Hobby FC

7 Major European Cities Obsessed with Football

Of all the continents in the world, there are certain European cities which prove their obsession for football more than the others. South America aside – for obvious reasons! Best European Cities for Football I’ve had the pleasure of travelling to a number of European cities, purely for football reasons. For reference, you can find my guides to PSV and Valencia by clicking those links.… Read More »7 Major European Cities Obsessed with Football

Football clubs located by the beach - Hobby FD

4 Football Clubs Right Next to the Beach

Whenever you take the family on holiday, football is never far from the mind. And with the beach on everybody else’s agenda – why not try and find a way to merge the two? It’s a win-win! Football Clubs by the Beach Football clubs are often deeply rooted in their local communities, reflecting the culture, history, and geography of their surroundings. And some of them… Read More »4 Football Clubs Right Next to the Beach

Football Date Ideas

6 Cute Date Ideas for Football Fans

As football fans, it’s difficult to separate your love for the game and the love of your life, but with these different date ideas, maybe they can be the same thing – if not for even a brief moment. The Best Date Ideas for Football Fans Every couple wants something to unite over, don’t they. And as far as I’m concerned, football is one of… Read More »6 Cute Date Ideas for Football Fans

Food Near Wembley Stadium

5 Cheap & Cheerful Food Spots Near Wembley Stadium

The land surrounding Wembley Stadium has changed massively over recent years, in particular when it comes to new areas of accommodation and the ways of feeding all of them. Eating Near Wembley Stadium Attending a football match at Wembley Stadium is an exhilarating experience, but it’s also bound to work up an appetite. Which you’d want your wallet to be prepared for. Whilst the stadium… Read More »5 Cheap & Cheerful Food Spots Near Wembley Stadium

Phoenix Clubs in the UK

4 Phoenix Clubs Who Need Our Support

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

PSV Eindhoven Travel Guide

How to Watch PSV Eindhoven Abroad for Under £150 (Quick & Easy Steps)

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)