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January 1900

South Poland Unknown Gems

Kmita Zabierzow

If you think modern football is rubbish, then you haven’t visited Zabierzow. The main stand is the principal talking point and it’s an absolute marvel: think lots of varying levels, pointed stanchions and curvy steel finishes wrapped in creeping…

Central Poland Unknown Gems

Proch Pionki

Aside from an away end that has been previously compared (by me!) to a cross between a Burger King abattoir and an outdoor punishment facility, Proch Pionki’s stadium is a brilliantly imbalanced collection of weirdness: a Neo Baroque façade,…

Central Poland Unknown Gems

Kosa Konstancin

For some, Kosa Konstancin’s ground might bring to mind a surreal and miniaturized marriage between Southampton’s Dell and Brentford’s Griffin Park – think lots of red and white colours, wonky angles and chocolate box stands. A joy for all…

Central Poland Epic Away Ends

Passovia Pass

The Jekyll & Hyde nature of Polish football is masterfully illustrated at Passovia (or, actually, Blonie, to give this ground’s true owner credit) – on the one hand, you have a smart, modern grandstand that would easily pass muster…

South Poland Unknown Gems

Orzel Przeworsk

For me, this stadium is one of The Seven Wonders of Polish Football. Naturally, all eyes fall on the gorilla cage reserved for away fans, but this ground also offers so much more than a novelty section for travelling…