Teenage Flicks

A goalkeeper celebrates with his adoring fans Photograph: Andi Sapey/Paul Willetts

A striker watches the opposition goalkeeper turn his shot over the bar Photograph: Andi Sapey/Paul Willetts

Not all Subbuteo matches were played in the spirit of the game. Looks like the referee is having to calm down a rather upset Brazilian Photograph: Andi Sapey/Paul Willetts

At the game's peak, even streakers were available as optional extras Photograph: Andi Sapey/Paul Willetts

David Baddiel suggests that Subbuteo could have introduced hooligans and electric fences, but these fans seem well-behaved under the watchful eye of the law Photograph: Andi Sapey/Paul Willetts

With a pot of paints, players and officials could be customised to resemble almost anyone. Here, a referee looking uncannily like Pierluigi Collina spots an infringement Photograph: Andi Sapey/Paul Willetts

More trouble with the officials. This time it looks like a West Ham player has been caught offside Photograph: Andi Sapey/Paul Willetts

Soviet fans brave the elements to cheer on their team Photograph: Andi Sapey/Paul Willetts

The front cover of Paul Willetts' book Photograph: Andi Sapey/Paul Willetts