Venezia

The Case For Them

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

• Easy weekend

  Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is about 9km from the ground, and Venezia Santa Lucia railway station is 4km closer still. A home fixture is a genuinely doable two-night trip.

• 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

  1907 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

  6 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.