Royal continues to grow. Last June it reached a record number of partners, 37,854. Thus, the need to become a member grew to having a waiting list for the first time. But there have been constant improvements from the first half of the last century.
One of them is Jose Juan Ramos Barrios, number 1 and oldest member of the club, at 93 years old. Born in San Sebastian on April 9, 1929 and a tailor by profession. He started working in his father’s tailor shop, Francis Ramos, located on Urbieta street, corner of Moraza. He has been a member of the club for 83 years without interruption and his start as a subscriber was thanks to a gift from his father. “It was a gift my father gave me when I was ten years old. I passed the Baccalaureate entrance exam and went with a friend to the old club headquarters, located on Calle 31 de Agosto ”, he assured. bouquets.
Like young people today, what motivated him to become a member was “at that time, we all aspired to be members or fans. In my family they are also very fanatical and I will not be inferior.
Incidentally, their descendants did not. “Most of my grandchildren do not live here. Professions are the reason they left San Sebastian. In addition, one of my children lives in Madrid and cannot enjoy the beautiful moments they offer us ”.
The Atotxa games
The battles with Atotxa are remembered in a special way. “Nothing is missing. Then just 3:30 pm played. I joined my classmates and we wanted to stand behind the goal to celebrate all goals with euphoria ”.
He fondly remembers some players who were his reference at the time. “sebas ontoria He became a figure for me, he came from my gang. Sa Juanito Bagur I have also had a very intimate friendship and what can I say about Kubala. I can tell you a thousand names. “
The 82-83 Super Cup titles and the 86-87 Copa del Rey are on his mind. “I couldn’t go to either of the two games, but I still remember the reception. It was very animalistic. “
Roots away for the Cup
The San Sebastian club’s last title, on April 3, 2021 at La Cartuja Stadium against Athletic was different, as the coronavirus prevented him, like others, from attending. “My husband and I were nervous in front of the television, but we brought that cup to San Sebastián”.
In recent years, her difficulty in walking has prevented her from going to Anoeta. That’s why he hasn’t seen the field completely finished yet. On occasions, Real remembers him, offering him a taxi to watch the games from his seat. “The club used to take me from my house to Anoeta and back sometimes. It’s to be thankful. ”
Looking back, he remembers emotionally meeting in the stadium box with 32,000 members, Ibai Play. “I conveyed the following message to him:“ Always follow Real. I will not fail you”.
Finally, he emphasizes that he is very grateful to the club and that “I was, I am and will always be a member of Real Sociedad”
Source: La Verdad
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