Since I was flying to Mallorca with Ryan Air, what better than to do a bit of research on the popular Spanish club en route. I discover that Seville FC was founded by British colonials (mainly Scots actually) living in the city and running various businesses. These ex-Pats at the end of the 19th century, got together around Burns' Night in a cafe where a "few small beers". were consumed, and in a moment of light headedness, decided to form an Athletic Association, as you do.
Hugh McColl was a marine engineer and designated captain, Isaias White Jnr was the son of the owner of the firm, Mr. Edward Farquharson Johnston from Elgin, was the club's first president. He was the British vice-consul and ran the MacAndrews and Co ship owners company responsible for bringing Seville oranges to our shops!
Sevilla Futbol Club was formed on 21st January 1890 and their first match was against a local group called Recreativo de Huelva on the 8th March 1890, the first official football match in Spain, Sevilla winning 2-0.
By 1907 other clubs formed in the region making up a local competitive league, in 1928 they joined the National League and in 1935 were promoted to the First Division, by 1945-6 they were named champions for the first and only time.
The club joined the Andalusian league in 1945-6 and after that there has been much success, including 5 Spanish Cups, 5 x UEFA League Cups,a Spanish Super Cup, a UEFA Super Cup and many successes over local derby opposition Real Betis.
Teams from Seville take part in various sports such as alterofilia, petanca, basketball, rowing, rugby and of course the club has many junior teams and ladies football as well as futsal.
The crest portrays the, city coat of arms, three saints of the region, SFC, red and white stripes inspired by King Ferdinand III taking of Castile. There is a heart shape involved too.
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