Lecce

The Case For Them

Here is the argument for Lecce: Italy, Italy Serie A, and a ground called Stadio Via del mare. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.

• The calendar you inherit

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

• Old enough to matter

  1908 is the founding date, old enough that the club has survived a war, a rebuild and at least one financial scare, young enough that the good years are still in living memory.

• Loaded cabinet

  7 distinct honours on record, including Serie B. Adopt them and you inherit expectation, which is more fun than it sounds when the trophies keep coming.

• Proper ground

  Stadio Via del mare takes roughly 31,533, big enough for atmosphere, small enough that you can learn where the singing corner is on your first visit.