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Mark's dad invented Subbuteo. He said there'd always be a job for him but when toy firm Waddingtons bought the game that all changed.
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SUBBUTEO
By Mark Adolph
Mark's dad invented Subbuteo. He said there'd always be a job for him but when toy firm Waddingtons bought the game that all changed. So what was it like to grow up surrounded by small football figures? And where did that name come from?

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robin swan
i'm 47 and remember subbuteo well. great game and a top dad. lovely story.




Title:
SUBBUTEO
Contributor:
Mark Adolph
Length:
2.29 mins
Date:
14 May 2006
Source:
Video Nation Kent
Country:
England - South East
Categories:
Memories
Sport
Work


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