Finger Flickin' Good

In this final ever episode of the podcast we'll be hearing from many of the people who have contributed to the podcast over the last year on what they think the future holds for the world's greatest table football game. Follow our contributors on Twitter @boogiedout, @SubbuteoPAD, @SubbuteoBrummie, @flickforkicks, @SubbuteoOnline, @bellefontaine97, @TheHybridMan1, @SubbuteoCollect, @SPodjov, @kitsforflicks, @Subbuteoalive, @FredElesbao, @SubbuteoPassion, @watsthebull, @Carwyn_Tywyn, @TrevorCowdery and @ArgoTableSoccer. Picture credit: André Moura.

For a growing number of people in the Subbuteo community, competitive play is fast becoming the only way to play the game. The easing of lockdown has seen a growth in clubs and it has led to a rise in the number taking part in organised competitions, but is it for everyone? Follow our contributors on Twitter @bellefontaine97, @boogiedout, @SPodjov, @JaseJsm and @watsthebull. To set up your club under the WASPA banner contact Vincent Coppenolle by email at [email protected] Picture credit: Simon Stewart

For many people playing the game against an opponent is the only way to play Subbuteo, and what better way than in a club setting. In this week's episode we'll find out what it's like to be a member of a Subbuteo club and what you can get out of it. Follow our contributors on Twitter @boogiedout, @ArgoTableSoccer, @FredElesbao, @kitsforflicks, @SPodjov and @watsthebull. Picture credit: Stewart Grant @RAS_ Subbuteo. If you want to join any of these clubs message them through Twitter @DerryCityTFC, @WolvesSubbuteo, @SolentSsc, @Edinsubbuteo, @RAS_Subbuteo, @LondonRoadSC, @FivestarTfc

Not everyone plays Subbuteo with others. Some people enjoy the pleasure of solo play; time away from the stresses of everyday life when they can immerse themselves in a world of nostalgia, fantasy and creativity. Follow our contributors on Twitter @CowderyTrevor, @SubbuteoPassion, @Subbuteoalive and @Carwyn_Tywyn. Picture credit: Phil Marsden @Subbuteoalive

The global Coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on the issue of men's mental health. In this episode of the podcast we'll hear how for some people in the community Subbuteo has been, if not a life saver, then at least a huge support. Follow our contributors on Twitter @BoySubbuteo, @SPodJov, @JaseJme, and @DavidHu90497109. Picture credit: Worthpoint

This week on the podcast we'll conclude our episode on Subbuteo as a working class experience by looking at whether or not the game is in danger of gentrification. Is the cost of collecting and the price of modern bases simply pricing a new generation of working class kids out of taking up the game. Follow our contributors on Twitter @boogiedout, @SubbuteoCollect, @SubbuteoOnline, @subbuteoPAD, @KitsforFlicks, @subbuteoalive, @ @SubbuteoPodjov @DavidHu90497109, @watsthebull and @Westwood_TS Picture Credit: Paul Darkes @SubbuteoPAD

This week on the podcast we'll be investigating whether or not Subbuteo is or ever was a working class game. We'll hear from a range of contributors on what their experience of playing the game was like as they were growing up. Follow our contributors on Twitter @boogiedout, @SubbuteoPodJov, @SubbuteoCollect, @kitsforflicks, @jasonjsm, @SubbuteoOnline, @watsthebull and @Westwood_TS Picture Credit: Phil Marsden @Subbuteoalive

Series 3 of Finger Flickin' Good continues with an episode dedicated to the social media celebrities that have grown in popularity during lockdown. We'll hear about the ups and downs of being on YouTube and their plans for the future. You can follow our contributors on Twitter at @boogiedout, @SubbuteoCollect, @SubbuteoOnline, @watsthebull and @Westwood_TS. Picture credit: Alan Crampton @SubbuteoPassion

Series 3 of Finger Flickin' Good flicks off with an episode dedicated to the forgotten heroines of the Subbuteo community - the SWAGs (Subbuteo Wives and Girlfriends). What do they really think of our hobby and do we always give them the credit they deserve? With a huge thank you to Jo Grant and Tracey Darkes for letting us know what they really think. Picture credit : Ken Towner/Evening Standard/Rex/Shutterstock

In this episode of Finger Flickin' Good we talk to some of the supremely talented Subbuteo artists working in the online community. They don't just paint teams, but they create iconic moments from football's past. Follow our extremely talented contributors and check out their work on Twitter at @Westwood_TS, @watsthebull, @subbuticons, @subbuteolegends, @TheHybridMan1 and @gotablesoccer.