Posts Tagged ‘football presents’

Ahh football! A noble sporting institution centred on several prominent British values: healthy competition, camaraderie and drinking copious amounts of alcohol. Young and old, rich and poor, and male and female alike, there’s nothing the British love more than watching 22 handsome young men kicking a ball around a field wearing shorts. Equally, who can resist the thrill of seeing their idol score the winning goal? Technically, all Brits (like Brazilians) are football fans; it’s actually a matter of national pride. However, there are always a few guys who have to take their fandom further, you know the type? They don’t just love watching football on the telly, they have a football bedspread, football posters, they eat, sleep and breathe footy. So, what’s a gift giver to do when that football fan’s birthday or Christmas rolls round? In this exciting article we’ll take a look at that majestic creature ‘the footy fan’ and see what Gifts for Him we can come up with which you may not have considered before. They will need to be affordable, creative and they’ll also need to put a smile on his face. The Football Fan There are many truths about the football fan, I would call him an elusive creature or enigmatic but neither are true. Typically, he sees everything in simple terms. You win or lose a football match, after all, (or draw, but that is rare and leads to penalty shoot outs…) Anyway, he’s uncomplicated, direct, friendly and chatty. Gifts for Him need to be bold, simple and make a statement. He loves pizza, beer (if he’s old enough to drink it) and he can tell you more about football than you would ever want or need to know. That means that there’s a lot of room for you to get something wrong, like buy him a porcelain figurine of a team member from that club he hates. There are two major things wrong with that, firstly, you bought a man a porcelain figurine and secondly, never mind. He will have enjoyed smashing it. Getting Gifts For him Research is key. You need to know who his favourite players are, what his favourite club is and what size shirt he is. Does he play football at the weekends? What shoe size is he if he does? Become interested in football, ask questions and make lists. Soon you’ll have the football fan’s details down on paper and that makes getting gifts for him that much easier. With his shirt size you could get him his favourite player’s shirt and with his shoe size you could get him some new top-of-the-range football boots for those weekend games. These are obvious gifts though? The only thing ever stopping you from getting these sorts of things is that you will neglect to look at tags; you needn’t ask him and make him suspicious. Just look inside a shoe or shirt when he’s not around. After research, the key to getting great Gifts for Him is getting things which will make him laugh. You don’t have to get him something tacky though, you can put a smile on his face and still give him something he will use, rather than leave on a shelf to gather dust. One good example of something he can use and laugh about is a pair of Football cufflinks, there are loads of designs out there from tasteful silver football and boot designs, to more quirky colourful ones. He can wear his football cufflinks with any traditional button down shirt making them great for nights out, formal meetings and weddings. So, whenever he’s all dressed up and ready to go out he’ll think of you and football; the two things he probably loves more than anything else in the world! Another present you might not have considered before could be some stocks and shares. What would he do with those you ask? Well, I don’t know but he’d certainly put the certificate on the wall or frame it if he owned a share in his favourite football team? He can’t manage them but he can own a small portion of Manchester United, Arsenal or any team that he supports and what’s better than saying your team, really and truly is your team? Men who love football really appreciate it when you take some time to learn more about their interests and get them something which is both useful and meaningful. A football mug is fine, but what about engraved footy champagne glasses instead? Thinking outside the box and making the gifts for him funny, luxurious or a romantic experience, depending on who the footy fan in your life is, can make his special day that little bit more special!

Football is an extremely popular hobby – it is more watched than any other sport in the world and it is easy to see why. The game is fast paced, exciting and full of surprises. Although the obsession with football can drive some people mad, it is a way of life for loyal fans. People from all walks of life come together to share their love for the great game perhaps to the annoyance of their spouses! It can sometimes be hard for those who aren’t big football fans to find great football gifts. Football fans tend to already own the latest kit and already own a lot of football memorabilia, including everything from signed footballs to pencil cases. However, you can avoid scoring an own goal and find really unique football gifts for the fan who seems to have everything. Although it may be tempting to search the team’s gift shop many fans already have most items and your football gifts can seem unoriginal and lacking in thought. They can also seem very overpriced especially if you are a little strapped for cash. Instead, be brave and search for a really unique gift. You can find a range of personal one off football gifts that any football fan would be proud to own for fantastic prices. If you want to spend little but still find a great football gift look at buying a small personalised football present. You can buy football mugs with the name of the recipient on the back of a football shirt or a personalised football calendar to take pride of place in their bedroom all for less than a tenner! For a really unique gift you can give your partner, friend or family member their own football stadium! If they are a big Arsenal fan for example, you can grow your own Arsenal football stadium with the exact same seeds that are used on the Arsenal pitch. This is a great gift for dedicated fans. Some football gifts on the internet may seem genuine but real football fans will be able to spot the difference between real and fake. This gift comes with a certificate of authenticity from the football club so the recipient can see your gift is the real deal! Always remember to take care and only shop with reputable sites as no one wants a knock off or fake! Have a look at reviews to check the site to see whether they seem legitimate. If they like to think they are the next upcoming hot player treat them to a football experience day to expand their skills. Some online sites offer a fantastic Brazilian skills experience day. Here top coaches will show the recipient skills and techniques to improve their game. Many experience days are for two people so he can take his mate along to join in the fun. This is a present that will not hit the goalposts! For another great day out treat them to a football tour day experience. In this tour you receive a knowledgeable guide who can fill you in on all the facts of the club and the secrets you never knew. You can even walk through the tunnel taking the steps many football greats have taken to that big game and have a picture taken to show off to their friends! It is often possible to visit the players’ dressing room, the setting of some tense moments! This is a must for any loyal fan. You can also buy presents for extra special occasions. There are a range of quality football items ideal for momentous birthdays, gifts for celebrating a new job or even a wedding. You can buy beautiful business card holders in silver chrome, gorgeous cuff links and tankards all complete with his favourite football team’s logo. For a gift that will most definitely be a winner, buy a football book complete with newspaper cuttings and articles on all the magnificent moments in his football team’s history. This can be personalised with his name on the front, making a great gift for any football lover. All football gifts are a welcome present for any football fan, however it is important to take some care so you don’t score an own goal! Always check sites are legitimate to avoid fakes and knock off goods. Try to steer clear of gift shops with the same old merchandise they have received many times over. Instead look online for a really unique gift. Try personalised football gifts or experience days for gifts that will hit the back of the net!