FlickForKicks

27/08/2026

LAST DAY FOR TABLE ORDERS

Hi 👋🏻 If you're keen to order anything handmade from the workshop, whether it's a 7-aside or 11-aside tabletop for Subbuteo, a table legs kit, or a 5-aside arena, Friday 28th Aug is the last day to confirm for delivery late September.

We'll reopen and reply to enquiries from September 21st

Dates here:
https://shop.flickforkicks.com/latest-news/summer-holidays-2026/

Cheers,
Gareth

17/08/2026

🎉 HAPPY 80TH TO MY INCREDIBLE DAD!! 🥳

If you've ever bought from us, or enjoyed our work, please join me in wishing A HUUUUUGE HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY to TOM, the main man behind the table fabrication at FlickForKicks...and that's in-between being an incredible Dad, Grandad, dog-sitter, and fixer of all the things for the family!

Practical problem-solving meets mend and repair, and dedication to getting things done, and done well.

DIY, cars, appliances...my specs just last week.
You name it, he can fix it!

I'm forever amazed at his energy and resilience, and I'm infinitely grateful for his willingness to spend his retirement years crafting away in his workshop for us Subbuteo lovers.

As just a wee two-person family business in Dundee, and despite not being business people, it really is an incredible achievement to have handmade hundreds of tables over the years, from our first 5-a-side arena prototype in 2013, to a recent table commission from Chelsea FC, and even a special custom table for a TV personality in the US!

More on that later as we celebrate his amazing work in the coming months.

For now...

Happy Birthday Dad.
I Love you.
Gareth
💙

13/08/2026

SCOTLAND CALL-UP GARETH FOR THE PARIS WORLD CUP 2026

Okay, when I say call-up, I mean... 'qualified by finishing second in the Scottish Subbuteo Association Championships last season'.

A wee bit long winded that.

Nevertheless, super proud to be pulling on the Scotland shirt alongside my teammates at the FISTF World Cup.

🌍 28 nations
📍Stade Charlety, Paris
📆 5–6 September 2026

More info and FlickForKicks shop holiday closure in the comments...

03/07/2026

Happy New Table to Andy today! 💭⚽🏟️

Just Perfect, I’m very impressed with the quality and workmanship of my new table- thank you both so much it’s brilliant, a childhood dream come true at 60!

18/11/2024

FOR SALE - PRE-LOVED TABLETOP WITH ASTROTURF PITCH AND ACCESSORIES

One of our customers is looking for a new home for his FlickForKicks tabletop, which has been enjoyed by father and sons over the years. Handcrafted FlickForKicks workmanship, still going strong and playing great!

Please reply below for contact details.

INCLUDES:
- FlickForKicks Classic Tabletop with wooden (meranti) surrounds and edge detail
- Pegasus Astroturf (good condition)
- REMOVABLE, Claret and Light Blue Baize edging with COME ON YOU IRONS and UP THE HAMMERS phrases
- Accessories as shown in the pitctures (inc. Tipp Kick lights, plastic World cup goals, dug outs, substitutes, officials, teams and ball)

CONDITION: Good. Tabletop is flat and runs true. Has always been stored flat on the floor.

LOCATION: Upminster, Essex, RM14

PRICE: £200 (Collection only)

Note: Ideal for a Hammers fan, or the baize edging can be replaced with green baize, which we can supply.

Please tell your mates!

30/10/2024

Hey all! The World Cup in Tunbridge Wells last month was AMAAAAZING!! The English Subbuteo Association smashed it!!

Thanks to everyone that took the time to say hello over the weekend. If you popped by our little stall, I hope you grabbed a sticker, a wee flyer or a card. The Special Edition arenas are available to order in time for Dec 25th (not mentioning the 'C' word in October)! More info to follow.

🖨 Thanks Mark (Urban Print, Dundee) for printing the flyers super quickly
📸 Thanks to Gino Yunnissi for the lovely photo of me and Dad

22/03/2024

UK SHIPPING ON 5-A-SIDE ARENAS 📦💨

GOOD NEWS if you're buying a 5-a-side arena to be sent to a UK address. To simplify things, from now on there is NOTHING TO PAY* for delivery. Not even anything! Diddly-squat.

Cheers,
Gareth 😁

Small Print (which is actually the same size)

5-a-side arenas only.
Please ask for a delivery quote for 7-a-side and 11-aside tables.

Scottish Highlands and Islands excluded. We'll let you know when you enquire if there is any cost.

25/01/2024

QUOTES - CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL!

Hey all! Quick update...

🥴 I still have this virus 🩻🦠 2 1/2 months in, but getting better!
🪚 Business is back open. Dad is back making tables
📧 By the weekend, I will have replied to all email enquiries

PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDERS and it helps to add my email to your address book (gareth at flickforkicks dot com)

PLEASE EMAIL all orders for now please - Website forms are still down.

Take care pals,
Gareth

FlickForKicks
Connect. Learn. Play.

28/12/2023

🎊 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! 2024 RE-OPENING...

Thank you so much for your support this year, one of the most difficult yet because of personal struggles. I'm just grateful that all of you, my family, and I are still here, and that I've had the fortune of connecting with lovely friends along the way.

My Dad Tom has been an absolute champion as ever, producing beautiful tables in all weather, and I've been working through illness the last few weeks to get Christmas orders out on time.

Still recovering 🤒

Time for a proper break

For those who emailed in the lead-up to Christmas, and everyone else in-between, I'll be back in touch when we re-open on Jan 22nd - first come, first served.

Wishing you all the very best for 2024 x

Thank you,
Gareth
FlickForKicks

Connect. Learn. Play.

31/08/2023

SSA SUBBUTEO OPEN DAY THANKS!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽️

🤝 A HUGE THANKS to everyone that came along to support the Scottish Subbuteo Association Open Day at the FlickForKicks studio last Sunday. Fun was had. Skills and tactics were shared, and some new faces introduced to the game.

⚽️ We trialled a made-up training game I called the "Full Pitch 5s ELIMINATOR" (name needs a bit of work 🤣) which had all abilities of player involved in a short competition, including my son 🥰 without the worry of being embarrassed by heavy defeats. Short frantic fun games while learning a few specific skills. Calling that a win!

✍️ Folk didn't know what to expect from the event, with it being the first one, and with the late organisation of it all (🙋‍♂️ Holding my hand up to that), so I really appreciated their patience, and hope you all got something from the day. Kept it simple for this first one, with lots of ideas to build on for next time!

🚗💨 Players joined local friends in Dundee, from as far as Edinburgh, Livingston and Stonehaven. The FlickForKicks studio is based in the Artantics Studios, which is part of the amazing ScrapAntics, a well known organisation in Dundee for all sorts of creative recycling, community and social justice projects, Loose Parts Play and so much more. There's also a super handy ScrapStore; a treasure trove of all of the things you didn't know you needed for your next project!

🙏 Mucho thanks to those who left donations to help cover the studio running costs, and a special thanks to Marco for donating and preparing all the food! Big hugs to the resident artists for use of the community space and for helping out on the day too.

More pics to follow and maybe a wee vid if I can find the energy to edit.

Cheers,
Gareth

SSA Member
FlickForKicks
Connect. Learn. Play.

Clubs in Scotland:
- Dundee United Table Football Club
- Monday Night Subbuteo - Edinburgh
- Glasgow subbuteo table soccer club

Subbuteo Artists in Scotland:
- Paint it Maroon brought along examples of his incredible handpainted teams
- Subbuteo Worx Scotland for ace custom decal teams