“Uve”: Villena’s V-74 Basketball Club Celebrates Its Story with New Book
By Mateo marco Amorós - Villena
Summary - New book captures five decades of V-74
On September 17, in the casa de la Cultura of Villena, Club Baloncesto V-74 presented a new book titled Uve, a volume that compiles the history and present-day life of the club that has shaped sports and the local community for decades. The publication, produced under the care of francisco Javier Rodenas, was released as a closing jewel after the club’s fiftieth-anniversary activities held the previous year.
what is “Uve” about?
The book uve blends past research and personal recollections to tell the story of V-74 – its sporting achievements, social impact and memories across generations. edited by Francisco Javier Rodenas, the work is described as rigorous and finely crafted, offering longtime fans and newcomers alike a clear picture of the club’s role in Villena’s sporting life.
A memory: a sign, a mistake, and a lifetime of identity
In the book’s pages, the essayist Mateo Marco Amorós shares a nostalgic anecdote about his first experience watching a V-74 match in the late 1970s – likely 1977-78 – in nearby Bigastro.An old hand-made poster announcing the match was pinned on the noticeboard of the Círculo Agrícola Mercantil (today the entrance area to Teatro Chapí) and it misspelled Bigastro as “Vigastro.”
The joke – and lesson – stuck with him: Bigastro is writen with a “be” (B), not with a “uve” (V).And yet, for him and many others, the club’s identity as V-74 (with an “uve”) became permanent.
Why this book matters
- Preserves local sports history and personal memories tied to Villena and nearby towns.
- Highlights the social role of clubs like V-74 beyond competition: community, identity and education.
- offers a measured, well-researched chronicle thanks to the editorial work of Francisco Javier Rodenas.
Key facts at a glance
| item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book title | Uve |
| Presentation | Casa de la Cultura, Villena – Sept. 17 |
| Editor/Compiler | Francisco Javier Rodenas |
| Club | Club Baloncesto V-74 (Villena) |
Voices from the community
The book includes recollections such as Mateo Marco Amorós’ – a teacher with decades of experience – who recounts how a small,handwritten poster years ago taught him a lasting linguistic and emotional lesson: town names and club names carry identity. That interplay between language, memory and sport is one of the many threads the volume explores.
Where to find the book
“Uve” was presented publicly in Villena and is expected to be of interest to local residents, former players, club supporters and cultural institutions. For more details and to follow future announcements, consult local outlets and the club’s channels.