I distinctly remember recording every episode of Wayne Rooney’s ‘Street Striker’ series for my cousins, just so we could watch them over and over again. Which we did, over and over again. What is Wayne Rooney’s ‘Street Striker’? ‘Street Striker’ is a gem that left an indelible mark on football enthusiasts. Back in the era when TV was the king of consumer media… with YouTube… Read More »Why We Loved Wayne Rooney’s ‘Street Striker’ (2008-10)
The whole reason I started Hobby FC was my own love of football cards, which has since grown to encompass the broader world of memorabilia. So, it’s about time I wrote this to be honest! How to preserve Football Cards Much like we discussed in our earlier article on maintaining your football shirts, there are certain habits you need to build into your collectors’ routine… Read More »How to Keep Football Cards in Mint Condition (2024)
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)
In our first article on the 2008 edition of this great game, where better to start than with the bargain transfer option of Pablo Piatti? It’s a situation that we all wish to be greeted with in any version of Football Manager, especially for those who like to go for those long-form ‘Road to Glory‘ saves. We need to have some bargain players, and we need to have them with… Read More »Pablo Piatti: The Creative Bargain of FM 08
We know that football shirts hold immense sentimental value for fans, representing cherished memories of victories, heroes, and shared experiences. They can also be very expensive, too! How to Store Football Shirts As we’ve explored in articles like this one, football shirts are only going one way. And that’s up in value. Day by day, the clamour for retro jerseys is continuing to increase, with… Read More »How to Keep Football Shirts in Perfect Condition in 2024
The North American Soccer League (NASL) may have been short-lived, but it boasted an impressive roster of football legends who graced its pitches during its heyday. A Brief Review of the NASL It was absolutely ostentatious for the time. But pretty tame by today’s standards. I suppose we have Saudi Arabia’s silly spending to thank for that – as we’ve covered with the most in-demand… Read More »7 Football Legends Who Played in the NASL
I’ve always ranked football cards among the very top choices of football memorabilia, and there’s enough evidence to show that, if done right, they could become a very decent investment. Are Football Cards an ‘Investment’? Well, let’s defined what an ‘investment’ is, shall we? “An investment is an asset or item that is purchased with the hope that it will generate income or appreciate in value at… Read More »How to Invest in Football Cards in 2024
Right from when it came out, ‘Sunderland Til I Die’ has arguably been one of the most talked-about football documentaries ever to come out – certainly on Netflix. Is Sunderland Til I Die Good? Yes, it really is. We mentioned this in our piece on 5 Football Docuseries Everyone Should Watch, and using that as a guide, Sunderland Til I Die possesses everything you want… Read More »5 Best Moments of ‘Sunderland Til I Die’
In a world where football and art intersect, ‘Art of Football‘ (as the name would suggest) is one brand which stands out for their unerring ability to express this throughout their collection. We’ve seen that they’re planning a new release with Wolves of the Premier League also, so we thought it as good a time as any to give the Art of Football team their… Read More »Why We Love Art of Football
