Shamrock Rovers

Reasons To Adopt

Shamrock Rovers work as a second team because they come with their own geography: Republic of Ireland, Tallaght Stadium, and a set of rivalries you will absorb faster than you expect.

• Close to the pitch

  Tallaght Stadium holds about 10,547. 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 The Hoops. That is your new shorthand, your search term and your excuse for buying a scarf.

• The calendar you inherit

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

• Old enough to matter

  1901 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.