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The English Subbuteo Association (ESA) is your No1 Resource for access to Subbuteo Tournaments, Announcements, FISTF / WASPA Rankings, Subbuteo Clubs, Match Videos, Equipment, Playing Rules and the latest Subbuteo Table Soccer News from around the World.
The ESA which was formerly known as the ESTFA dates back to the 1960s (ETSA) and has developed dramatically since the early days of Subbuteo Flats, Lightweight and Heavyweight figures. Whether you are an enthusiast, collector or a competitive Subbuteo player, our website will provide you with all of the information you need about the popular table soccer game today.
The ESA are pleased to announce the release of the first edition of Subbuteo News. Subbuteo News was a popular read during the 70's and 80's thanks to great work in the past from Waddingtons / Subbuteo Sports Games and their teams. The publication features news from the past and present day. There are special features on the 1970's, Wolverhampton Table Football Club and much more.
Colm Gallagher answers the English Subbuteo Association Player Profile
Alan Crampton answers the Player Profile. Christmas Day 1971, I was 8 years old. The day responsible for bringing this wonderful game into my life. The best Christmas ever, little did I or my parents realise what the impact this would have for years to come.
SUBBUTEO NEWS- The wait is almost over for the re-release of this iconic publication. Issue 1 will be available as a FREE DOWNLOADABLE PDF from the English Subbuteo Association website, from early next week. Issue 2 will only be available to members. MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO ALL! you don’t have to be English to enjoy the benefits of membership. EVERYBODY IS WELCOME, COME AND JOIN THE FUN!!
The 6th episode of the English Subbuteo Association player show welcomes two fabulous guests from world of Subbuteo. Alan Crampton an Aston Villa supporter, passionate collector who publishes a number of solo play videos through his portal www.subbuteopassion.com and Jason Christopher of Argo Table Soccer, a Cheltenham FC supporter, an actor, director, writer and artist. Both guests are extremely passionate about the game, so it all makes for an exciting show.
SubbuteoFest 21 is an event hosted and organised by Haverhill Rovers Table Football Club and will be held on Sunday 4th July 2021. Entrance fee to the event will be £3, under 18s FREE.
In our February 21 Edition we have a wide ranging feature on floodlights, look at options for those who have less space to play and require smaller pitches, regular Competitions and "oodles" more including hosting our first "World Cup Final!"
As with many organisations the global pandemic has presented us all with significant challenges for hosting events over the past year and we are all looking forward to a phase of normality over the coming months ahead.
Andrew Forster-Fake answers the Player Profile > I once narrowly beat Mike Parnaby in a cup game at our club in the 90s, which was a rare event and one to be celebrated.
Welcome to the 5th episode of the English Subbuteo Association Show. We are pleased to announce the show features three special guests from England, Sweden and Australia.
The ESA website is pleased to announce that all registered paid users can now create and publish their own tournaments for FREE. This feature is open to any registered paid user / donater (including non ESA) and is available within the members area > my tournaments.
Playing solo Subbuteo has become extremely popular in recent months. TFM Presenter Keith Littler has uploaded his first ever attempt at a solo match! Whilst Keith hopes the game demo is helpful for solo players looking for ways to make solo play work a little better it is a 1970 pastiche and the real aim is to make you smile during these troubled times.
“We are delighted to welcome Terry Arnold back on to the ESA board. Terry will head up our Development programme and comes with huge experience in this roll after his successful time with the Kent Invicta club. Welcome Terry.”
Watch a rerun of the 4th episode of the ESA / FISTF Player show which was filmed at 7pm (UK Time) this Sunday 7th February 2020. Our special guests include former Austrian Champion and ETF World No1 - Horst Deimel, Former English Champion - Chris Short and Wolverhampton Subbuteo Club Manager - Justin Scott.
We are very pleased to announce the new Board for the English Subbuteo Association (ESA).
Check out what’s new from the incredible Peter Upton Subbuteo Tribute Website. This month is going to be spent updating the heavyweight pages, and making sure they link together much better.
WANTED: Young players aged between 13 and 23 years old. As part of our exciting new dawn we are looking for ambitious young U23 players, past and present, who might be interested in forming the basis of our future England Home International Squad.
We are pleased to announce the next player interviews will be live on Sunday 17th January 2020 at 6pm (GMT UK Time). Our special guests include England Legend Darren Clark, Former French & World Champion Eric Naszayli and South Africa's Clinton Gahwiler (Professional Sports Psycholgist and SA Subbuteo Organiser / Player).
