Quilmes

Reasons To Adopt

Here is the argument for Quilmes: Argentina, Argentina Primera División, and a ground called Estadio Centenario, Quilmes. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.

• Easy weekend

  Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) is about 23km from the ground, and Quilmes train station is 2km closer still. A home fixture is a genuinely doable two-night trip.

• The calendar you inherit

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

• Deep roots

  Founded in 1887, Quilmes were playing organised football before floodlights, substitutes or televised highlights existed. You are adopting 139 years of accumulated grudges.

• Something to defend

  The cabinet is not empty: Primera División (2): 1912, 1978 Metropolitano and Primera B Nacional (1): 1990–91. Small enough to recite from memory, big enough to argue about in a pub.