With EURO 2024 on the horizon, football fans and collectors alike are on the lookout for players who are poised to make a significant impact during the tournament. England’s Chances at EURO 2024 England, a perennial title contender, boasts a talented squad filled with potential stars who could light up the competition, which has been the case since they won the World Cup in 1966.… Read More »4 English Players to Collect Before EURO 2024
I might be a bit biased when I say that the 2006 World Cup, held in Germany, was a delight to behold. Mainly because it was the first one I was old enough to fully remember in its wonderful entirety. A Recap of the 2006 World Cup It was a real showstopper of an international tournament. With unforgettable moments, dramatic matches, and standout performances, it… Read More »The Most Collectible Stars from the 2006 World Cup
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)
Times have gotten a bit tough recently, and so it’s no wonder that the names of certain Everton cult heroes remain on the lips of many fans with their allegiance to the blue section of Merseyside. The Best Everton Cult Heroes There’s no way around this, Everton is a major footballing institution. Perhaps not at the levels of where we used to be, but there’s… Read More »5 Everton Cult Heroes Fans Still Love
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
With the new season of the documentary coming out, we thought it a good time to remember a few Sunderland cult heroes which helps to put a smile on your face. The Best Sunderland Cult Heroes This is a series we’re happy to keep going at Hobby FC. Thus far, we’ve looked at Manchester United and Arsenal, with many more to come. Now it’s Sunderland’s… Read More »4 Sunderland Cult Heroes Fans Still Love
I’m pretty sure everybody is equally shocked to hear about Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. To be honest, I’m half expecting it to be one big prank! Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool Suffice to say, Liverpool were in a bit of a pickle before Jurgen Klopp showed up. A ‘period of transition’ is a friendlier way of describing a… Read More »Jurgen Klopp’s 4 Most Memorable Liverpool Signings
Nothing brings much more joy and nostalgia to fans young and old… than Shoot Out cards. They’re still pride of placement in my own personal collection as I write these words down. For many (myself included), the love affair with Shoot Out cards began in childhood, an era when weekends were marked by the thrill of unwrapping fresh packs, the scent of new cards filling… Read More »A Love Letter to Shoot Out Cards
As we delve further into AFCON 2024, memories go back to some of the best African footballers to have ever represented these famous nations on a football field. The Best African Footballers Ever I’m not stupid enough to be drawn into this conversation. All you have to do is Google that phrase to realise how touchy this topic is. Hence why we are going to… Read More »5 Iconic African Footballers We Love
