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Writer's pictureSimon Bodily

Harrow Hawks Crowned Champions at Wobbly Hobby UK & Ireland Club League



This past weekend, Subbuteo enthusiasts gathered at the Flitwick Leisure Centre for the Wobbly Hobby UK & Ireland Club League, an event that showcased the finest Subbuteo clubs across the UK. Hosted by Milton Keynes Table Soccer Club and organized by the English Subbuteo Association (ESA), the competition delivered two days of high-intensity play, culminating in a dramatic final where Harrow Hawks triumphed over defending champions Yorkshire Phoenix.


The Teams & Players


Kent Invicta

Alan Lee

Terry Arnold

Kye Arnold

Tom Lacey

Martin Colwell


Harrow Hawks

Rudi Peterschinigg

Victor Jones

Panos Stemitsiotis

Paul Andreas

Neil Doherty


RAS

Stewart Grant

Jack Target

Kevin Imbush

Daniel Vensyk

Alex Westley


MKTSC

Ian Aggett

Phil Holmes

Bob Varney

Jeremy Bradley

Elliott Bellefontaine


MK Lightning

Mark Weaver

John Cooper

Martin Holmes

Dave Everitt

Michael Mayes

Mark Green


Solent

Malcolm Jamieson (Capt)

Jason Christopher

Connor Gregory

Paul Izard

Dave Cope


Southampton ARC

Dave Hunter (Capt)

Rob Piggott

Riley Duckworth

Roger Duckworth

Nigel Morgan

Tim Hill


Pedmore

Simon bodily

Richard Roper

Alex Scott

Simon McMurray

Rob Ramsey


Wolverhampton

Justin Scott

Richard Badger

Gage Badger

Shaun Dunne

Mick Hammonds


Yorkshire Phoenix

Chris Bedford

Sam Curtis

Mark Farrell

Martin Hodds

Paul Lawrenson

Cayne Mathews


Dewsbury Moor

Kevin Adderley

Brendan Ashley

Adrian Hawcroft

Ruby Mathews

Rob O’Hare

Ian Sharp


Glasgow TSA

Tom burns

Malcolm Lees

J Halpin

D Gladman


Glasgow Flickers

W Fleming

A Andreoni

Chad Wright

D Gregory

Brian Spoors


Stanway Flickers

Adam Douglas

Marco Ghigliotti

Alberto Borsani

Kevin Cordell


Surrey Saracens

Simon Goodman

Tony Banks

Lee Fenton

Rob Fitch

Jamie Warren


White Star

Kevin Dyson

Jeremy Boothman

Colin Fletcher

John Turpin

Bob Green


Chasers

Gary Gladwell

Mark West

Adam Jackson

Steve Moreton

Mark Francis


England Women’s SC

Francesca Bellefontaine

Samantha Levy

Amy Horncastle

Michelle Claydon


Haverhill Rovers

Mike Williams

Peter Holmes

Martin Bellefontaine

Joe Harrington

Gerry Harrington

Marco Barqueiro

David McCartney


Cardiff

Aaron Skinner

Phil Dacey

Dave Lauder

Richard Stock

Darren Barnes


Bristol

Steve Wonnacott

Taylor Randle

John Lauder

Dave Samuel

Damien Mayes

 

A Weekend of Fierce Competition

The event followed a rigorous two-day format. On Saturday, 21 teams were split into four groups, with the top 16 progressing to the main knockout competition on Sunday. The remaining five teams competed in a consolation event. Matches adhered to FISTF standards, ensuring a professional and competitive atmosphere throughout.

Sunday’s knockout phase was a true test of skill and endurance, with teams battling through placement matches to determine their final rankings. Harrow Hawks, led by captain Victor Jones, emerged victorious, defeating Yorkshire Phoenix in a thrilling final.

 

Final Standings


  1. Harrow Hawks

  2. Yorkshire Phoenix

  3. Stanway Rovers

  4. Wolverhampton

  5. Milton Keynes TSC

  6. Cardiff

  7. White Star

  8. Glasgow TSA

  9. Solent

  10. Glasgow Flickers

  11. Haverhill Rovers

  12. Kent Invicta

  13. Pedmore S&TFC

  14. Bristol

  15. Surrey Saracens

  16. Southampton ARC

  17. Dewsbury Moor

  18. CHASERS

  19. MK Lighting

  20. RAS

  21. England Women

 

Notable Performances

  • Yorkshire Phoenix’s B team, Dewsbury Moor shone in the consolation event, winning all their matches on Sunday to secure the top spot in their group.

  • Stanway Rovers delivered a solid performance to claim third place, while Wolverhampton and Milton Keynes TSC rounded out the top five.


Voices from the Tournament


ESA Chairman Alan Lee praised the event's success, stating: "Well done to the new champions, Harrow Hawks. A big personal thanks to all the players, clubs, and teams who attended, as well as to the organizers Kye Arnold, Martin Hodds, and Stewart Grant, and our hosts, Milton Keynes TSC.”


Yorkshire Phoenix, the 2023 champions. “We certainly gave it our all, finishing runners-up,” said the club. “Congratulations to Harrow Hawks, the new champions. We’ll be back next year stronger than ever.”


Harrow Hawks player Rudi Peterschinigg celebrated the victory with his teammates: "Great weekend flicking the plastic. Alongside Victor, Paul, Neil, and Panos, we managed to become UK & Ireland team champions in a thrilling final.” said Susan Talmer.


Looking Ahead


The Wobbly Hobby League once again highlighted the passion and camaraderie within the Subbuteo community. Clubs are already setting their sights on the 2025 edition, promising more excitement and competition.


Congratulations to Harrow Hawks and all the participating teams for a memorable weekend of Subbuteo!


Some Images from the Final. Yorkshire v Harrow








Full results round up to follow in the coming days

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