Casa Pia

Why Casa Pia

Here is the argument for Casa Pia: Portugal, Portugal Liga NOS, and a ground called Estádio Pina Manique, Lisbon. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.

• Something to defend

  The cabinet is not empty: Campeonato de Lisboa and Lisbon Cup. Small enough to recite from memory, big enough to argue about in a pub.

• Close to the pitch

  Estádio Pina Manique, Lisbon holds about 6,000. 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 Os Gansos (The Geese) Casapianos (The ones from Casa Pia). That is your new shorthand, your search term and your excuse for buying a scarf.

• The calendar you inherit

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