R.C. Recreativo de Huelva - last updated on 17 November 2008
(Courtesy of Johnny Beaufays)
Club name: Real Club Recreativo de Huelva, S.A.D.
Foundation: December 23rd 1889
City: Huelva
Colours: Blue and white
Website: www.recreativohuelva.com
Honours:
Segunda División - 1 (2005-06)
Campeón de Andalucía - 13 (1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1916, 1918)
Copa de Andalucía - 1 (1917-18)
Trofeo Colombino - 11 (1965, 1967, 1977, 1979, 1986, 1987, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2008)
Copa Seamen's Institute - 1 (1904)
Trofeo Hotel Urbano - 1 (1928)
Copa Rábida - 1 (1928)
A bit of history:
It all began courtesy of Dr.Alexander Mackay and overseas British workers at the Rio Tinto mines, and it was originally named Huelva Recreation Club. Due to its long-standing existence (it is the oldest surviving team of Spanish professional football), the team is often referred to as El Decano ("The Dean," i.e. the oldest one) of the Spanish football fraternity.
Commonly known as Recre, they play in white with blue vertical stripes and white shorts. Their home ground is the Nuevo Colombino stadium that seats 19,860. They have hosted the Trofeo Colombino there, since 1965.
After three seasons in Segunda División, Recre achieved promotion to the top flight after beating CD Numancia on June 4, 2006, mathematically securing promotion with two matches left to be played.
Club crests: (roll on the crest to get more informations)
R.C. Recreativo de Huelva - Founded on December 23rd 1889
