A Thai Football Podcast

50: I Predict A Roi Et

On our 50th episode, Marco reports from the TWL fixture between Kasem Bundit University and Chonburi; Rob's Roving Report returns with a trip to Roi Et for the Semi-Pro League final first leg; Neal summarises Ratchaburi's 2023/24 campaign; Lyle pops in for a chat about Nakhon Pathom Utd's season and looks towards the future; Michael joins us from Buriram where he stayed at the Thunder Castle Hotel; Clare shares her thoughts on Chonburi's controversial new club crest; plus Rob and Dale discuss club owners, players not being paid, the role of the Thai FA and the rescheduling of the two domestic cup finals.
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49: Rocket Man

In our bumper end of season special Rob and Dale discuss the farcical scheduling - and rescheduling - of the two domestic cup finals, the controversial disallowed "goal" that has had a huge affect at the bottom of T1, the sackings and resignations at Buriram Utd and Chonburi, Rayong's promotion and three pivotal moments that cost Bangkok Utd the title; Paul Murphy pops by to talk about his new biography of Charyl Chappuis; we have final day match reports from Riza (Ratchaburi 3-0 Prachuap), Lyle (Port 6-0 Nakhon Pathom Utd), and Tim, Val, Clare and Laura (Chonburi 3-2 Trat); Bill summarises Sukhothai's season and looks ahead to a bleak future; plus Gian joins us to grade every club in the top flight.
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48: Fin

Rob and Dale, with help from Clinton, Tim and Val, conduct the post mortem on Chonburi FC; we congratulate Buriram Utd on their latest title win, but question their maths; Thai match officials come under scrutiny; the ATFP spotlight shines on the T2 play off final; the boys look ahead to the League Cup semi finals; Steve Dettre drops in to share his love of Subbuteo; and we have an unexpected guest!
Steve Dettre email: president@fistf.com
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47: We Come To Buriram, Not To Praise Them

Rob's Roving Report comes from the controversial Buriram Utd v Port clash then our two hosts take a forensic look at the visitors' disallowed "winning goal" with the help of a podcast first; a fed up Riza slams the referee and Muang Thong Utd's tactics after the Kirins' win in Ratchaburi; Lyle enjoys his trip to Chiang Rai and wallows in the beauty of Thai football; there's a review of the T2 play offs and praise for Pipob On-Mo; Neal picks apart Rob's revolutionary plan to revive the local game; and a surprise late caller adds his thoughts on Rob's ideas, the introduction of a Thai League draft, Muang Thong Utd's revival and the Coach of the Year candidates. Phew!
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46: Who Do You Think You Are Kidding, Mr Bernard?

Rob's Roving Report comes from the Thai Women's League 2 match between Sisaket and Burirat Academy; Riza shares his thoughts on Ratchburi v BG Pathum Utd; Lyle watches champions elect Buriram Utd beat his beloved Nakhon Pathom Utd; Bill reveals a rift between the fans and president at Sukhothai that threatens the club's future; Dale has a comprehensive look at what's gone wrong at Chonburi; Jamie gets ready to celebrate another league title at the Thunder Castle and looks forward to doing it in style against Port at the weekend; and Mr Bernard takes inspiration from an unlikely historical source for his revolutionary plan to save Thai domestic football.
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45: The Beautiful North (East)

Riza reports from Ratchaburi's League Cup quarter final tie v BG Pathum Utd; Cian Boonpen tells us all about his journey from the Chelsea Academy in England to his new venture in Bangkok; Lyle shares his passion for Nakhon Pathum Utd (and Middlesbrough); Kevin is "live" at the T3 championship final 2nd leg between Bangkok FC and Sisaket Utd; Dale claims credit for the success of clubs from the north east; and Jon tells the tale of his night out in the Thai capital with a former England manager.
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44: These Boots Are Made for Walkin'

Rob completes his epic walk for charity; a deflated Riza reports on his side's 1-4 reverse against the league leaders; Tim has a frustrating time buying tickets at BG Stadium; Clare updates us on her crocheting; guest Ryan Walters (Backheel Media) shares his opinions on BG Stadium and its new stand; a very happy Russ John takes time out from celebrating Nakhon Ratchasima's T2 title win to tell us all about the big day; Madam Pang cops it from Dale; and the chaps discuss the two domestic cup competitions and possible venues for the FA Cup final.
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43: I Wish It Could Be Songkran Everyday

Rob’s back in the studio, so we have a good old chat about Chonburi’s defeat at Udon Utd, the FA Cup semi-finals and the choice of venues, the poor treatment of away fans, dealing with frustrations, Thai football being in the best state it’s ever been, Rob’s neutrality, the T3 play offs, clubs folding (does it matter?),  players not being paid, Rob’s sponsored walk and we need your help solving a Thai football mystery.
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42: This Is Pop

Where's Rob? Again!!; Riza reports on Ratchaburi's first defeat in the second leg; Tim and Clare lament another home reverse for Chonburi and lambast Ratchaburi's anti-football, while Agam gives us the opposition view; Kevin has a pop at Popp; and Rob "pops" up at the T1 match of the weekend - Bangkok Utd v Port - for his roving report. 

41: A View From The Boundary

Rob's on his travels again and Dale is stuck in the studio with just a cup of tea for company; Mark Loveridge and Russ John - two happy Nakhon Ratchasima fans - join us to celebrate their team's return to the top flight; Riza and Bill provide different views on the controversial Sukhothai v Ratchaburi clash; Hua Hin Dragon, Neal Oliver, pops by to talk about Ratchaburi's largely successful second leg and offer some advice to the new regime on the league fixture list and kick off times; Russ Horsley gives listeners the opportunity to invest in a T2 club; and Rob signs off with some controversial comments.
Russ Horsley email: russ.h@highersportsco.com
Russ Horsley Twitter: https://twitter.com/HigherSports1
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