Posts By James Messenger
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2.8KCultureFilm depicting Diego Maradona to be released in June
The multi BAFTA and Academy Award-winning team behind 'Senna' and 'Amy' have announced that the highly-anticipated film depicting iconic Argentinian footballer 'Diego Maradona'...
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1.4KReviewsBook: ‘Scalextric: A Race Through Time’ by Roger Gillham
Scalextric: a race through time is a 144-page book by Roger Gillham, looking at the hobby from the beginning of its 50-year...
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1.3KCollectiblesBook: ‘Growing up with Subbuteo: My Dad Invented the World’s Greatest Football Game’ by Mark Adolph
Growing up with Subbuteo: My Dad Invented the World's greatest Football Game' is a real eye-opener and delves deep into the life...
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1.1KFIFAFIFA 19: Road to the big time – Episode 3: I broke FIFA?
After my opening-day defeat, life could only get better at the helm of Sporting Loft FC. Read more
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996ReviewsBook: ‘Thirty-One Nil: On the Road with Football’s Outsiders’ by James Montague
Published in 2015, Thirty-One Nil is a book all about the footballing underdog.
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1.7KCultureIn Depth: The Nostalgia of Retro Football Kits
Retro football kits are adored by fans across the world. With their unique designs and extravagant colours, these shirts are often something...
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805NewsFIFA 19: Road to the big time – Episode 2: New Beginnings
Every manager wants a nice easy introduction to life at a new club, right?
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838NewsFIFA 19: Road to the big time – Episode 1: The Introduction
Everyone here at Sporting Loft cannot wait to grasp the football steering wheel and drive down the road to glory in our...
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936NewsThe five best formations in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team
FIFA 19 has certainly divided opinion, with formations bringing up the usual debate. Here are five of the best systems to use...
A sport obsessive. My career is in sport and my hobbies are too. I've bought, played and collected many things related to sport over the years, so this site is about talking about them and things in the space. There's an ever growing trend towards football culture and nostalgia which I'll tap in to too. From Subbuteo and Lego, to Champ Man and FIFA, football shirts and man cave tips. Look forward to engaging with you.