Almería

Reasons To Adopt

Here is the argument for Almería: Spain, Spain Segunda División, and a ground called UD Almería Stadium. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.

• Close to the pitch

  UD Almería Stadium holds about 18,311. You can hear the defenders shouting at each other, which is the single best argument for lower-capacity football.

• You get a nickname

  Known as Cowboys La Unión Almeriensistas Los Indálicos Los Rojiblancos. That is your new shorthand, your search term and your excuse for buying a scarf.

• Easy weekend

  Almería Airport (LEI) is about 6km from the ground, and Almería Intermodal Station is 2km closer still. A home fixture is a genuinely doable two-night trip.

• The calendar you inherit

  Following Spain Segunda División means odd kick-off hours, a new commentary language and a table you will check before your own club's. Spain becomes part of your week.