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VIE 24.07.2015
SD Ponferradina is known by several names. Some forms of referring to the team, such as 'Deportiva' or 'Ponfe' are clearly linked to the team's official name. On the other hand there are others, such as 'Bercianos', that refer to their geographical origins.
This last nickname is well-known by the supporters of the Leonese team and by the great majority of those who love Spanish football. For those who know little about Spanish geography, however, it can be a little confusing. 'Berciano' is in fact nothing other than how the citizens of the Bierzo region in Leon are commonly known. Ponferrada is the capital of Leon.
For this coming season the team from Ponferrada wish to make their fondness for their roots a part of their shirts. The Castilla-Leon team will sport red stripes on the sleeves of their principle team in a homage to the Bierzo flag. During the pre-season they have emphasised the connection even more, wearing a shirt displaying only the flag and the crest of Bierzo.
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