Gifts for Dad
Football tactics, a good puzzle and something to build
- 10 ideas
- £9.95 to £149.99
- Updated
Dads often say the same thing as mums: they do not need anything. The gifts that tend to work are the ones that match a pastime they already enjoy, so think about whether yours spends his weekends on the sofa with the football, in the garage, or reading in a chair.
The list here covers those habits: books about football tactics and Formula 1, a book of murder-mystery logic puzzles, a memoir about restaurant kitchens, a collection of humorous essays from Alexei Sayle, and LEGO builds that include a Fast and Furious Dodge Charger, a Minifigure Vending Machine and a Doctor Doom bust. Prices were checked on 13 October 2026 and can change.
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Inverting the Pyramid
Inverting the Pyramid, a history of football tactics, for a dad who likes to argue about formations.
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The Spectre of Pep
The Spectre of Pep, a book on how Guardiola haunts modern football tactics.
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Formula 1: The Official History
Formula 1: The Official History, a book for a dad who watches every race.
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Murdoku
Murdoku, a book of 80 murder-mystery logic puzzles for a dad who likes to think.
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How I've Tried to Change the World
How I've Tried to Change the World by Alexei Sayle, a funny read for a dad who likes comedy.
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Kitchen Confidential
Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain's memoir of restaurant kitchens, for a dad who loves food writing.
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Fast and Furious Dodge Charger R/T Car
A Technic Fast and Furious Dodge Charger R/T, a car build for adults who like muscle cars.
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Minifigure Vending Machine
The LEGO Minifigure Vending Machine, a fun build for adults with a sense of humour.
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Doctor Doom Bust
A Doctor Doom bust, a display build for a dad who likes Marvel.
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Classic 70% Hot Chocolate Pouch
A Classic 70% hot chocolate pouch, a warming treat for a dad who prefers dark flavours.
Questions people ask
What do you buy a dad who has everything?
Try something he can do rather than own: a book on a hobby, a puzzle book or a build that fills a quiet afternoon. He is likely to appreciate the time more than another object.
What is a good Christmas gift for a football-mad dad?
Inverting the Pyramid and The Spectre of Pep suit tactics fans, while the Football Yearbook on our football gifts page suits anyone who loves facts and figures.
Is LEGO a good gift for dad?
Often, yes. Adult sets like the Dodge Charger or the vending machine are designed for people who like to concentrate on a build, and they look good on a shelf afterwards.
More gift ideas
- Gifts for MumChocolate, a good book and a little pampering
- Gifts for GrandparentsBoxes to pass round, books by the fire and flowers that last
- Gifts for Car and F1 FansRace cars in bricks, from a pocket-sized Alpine to a McLaren F1 car
- Secret Santa Gifts Under £20A proper present, for groups with a bigger limit
- Christmas Eve Box IdeasA book, a hot chocolate and something small to open
- Christmas Gifts Under £30Good-looking presents from £20 to £30
Planning to give a few of these?
Put them on a GiftListHuddle list and share a link. Friends and family can claim or split gifts without spoiling the surprise.