Chris Wright

Having been a season ticket holder at SC Olhanense for the last three years, Chris Wright thoroughly recommends anyone who enjoys football to go along and savour the unique atmosphere at this very friendly club in the Eastern Algarve.

National football change?

Far reaching changes to the structure of the Portuguese football leagues has been muted by an ad-hoc group of clubs representing the 72 clubs in the Campeonato de Portugal. They

April 2, 2020by Chris WrightIn

Jorge Jesus remembers Olhanense

Jorge Jesus, manager of Brazil (Campeonato Brasileiro) and South America (Copa Libertadores) champions Flamengo, arrived in Lisbon recently to be with his family. The 65-year-old former manager of Benfica and

March 26, 2020by Chris WrightIn ,

Third division clubs call for a meeting

According to reports in the newspaper O Jogo, the Club Commission of the Campeonato de Portugal (whose representatives of the 72 teams in the competition are Fafe, Vizela, Trofense, Espinho,

March 26, 2020by Chris Wright

Olhanense back on track

New manager Filipe Moreira wasted no time in getting Olhanense back to the attacking force that took the Campeonato de Portugal Division D by storm prior to Christmas. The lacklustre

March 3, 2020by Chris WrightIn ,

Lagos laud it over Olhanense

Olhanense travelled to Esperança de Lagos last Sunday for an evening kick-off under the TV spotlight and came out second best. Despite being without captain and midfield general Leleco –

February 19, 2020by Chris WrightIn ,

Olhanense in charge!

The top-of-the-table clash between leaders Olhanense and fourth place Louletano had everything; an early goal, missed penalty, bizarre own goal, three red cards and four goals with three of them

February 12, 2020by Chris WrightIn ,