A Thai Football Podcast

 
Following Port FC's controversial decision to sell only Chang beer at PAT Stadium, we canvass a random group of Thai football fans to find out what's their favourite match day tipple; Nakhon Ratchasima fan, Mark Loveridge joins Dale to discuss the Swatcats' start to the season and the club's new management team; Tim files a match report from Chonburi's 0-1 home defeat against Ratchaburi; Clare's Toilet Watch takes her into the murky depths of Chonburi Stadium; John calls in from Chiang Rai to share his thoughts on Prachuap's loss in the far north, which players to watch this year, the pitch at the Singha Stadium, the host club's hospitable gesture, and more. and finally Lyle tells us about his trip to Sisaket, and a very bizarre VAR/penalty incident.
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Thai football is back! And we're celebrating with this bumper around the grounds special.
T1 - Ratchaburi 1-1 Kanchanaburi
Riza and Neal report from the top flight's season opener and look forward to the year ahead.
T1 - Lamphun Warriors 2-3 Buriram Utd
Jamie joins Dale to talk about the champions' winning start, what he hopes they'll achieve in 2025/26, and to offer the home fans some hope for the new campaign.
T1 - Muang Thong Utd 1-0 Sukhothai
In the first part of Rob's Roving Report, Mr Bernard catches the train to the Thunderdome. But what is waiting for him at the end of the line?
T2 - Pattaya Utd 2-2 Chainat Hornbill
Paddy, and Michael, with help from a few friends, give us the lowdown on the Dolphins' start to the season and praise the Nong Prue experience.
T2 - Nakhon Pathom Utd 0-1 Phrae Utd
Lyle is back watching his beloved Nakhon Pathom Utd, but what does he make of life back in the second tier?
T1 - Port 3-1 Ayutthya Utd
The second part of Rob's Roving Report, sees our intrepid correspondent attend Port's lively start at a bouncing PAT Stadium.
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Long time Port fan, Tommie Duncan, reflects on the changes he's seen on and off the field over the past fifteen years down in Klong Toei and looks ahead with optimism to the forthcoming season; Tim and Clare reveal what will be their new regular podcast feature for the 2025/26 campaign; Prachuap supporter, John Roberts, shares his favourite memories from following the team, the advice he's been giving to head coach Sasom, which current English Premier League manager might one day end up in the hot seat down at Sam Ao Stadium and more; plua one of the original foreign Thai football bloggers, Greg Hill, reports on his return to watching the local game after a long absence.
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After a quick game of 'What Am I Wearing?', Lyle shares his irreverent and alternative preview of the upcoming T2 season, and then Buriram Utd's Thai/Norwegian striker, and regular listener, Athit Berg, joins Dale for a candid and entertaining chat about what it's like playing for Thailand's least popular team.
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On this week's Close Season Special, Tim presents his alternative guide to all the T1 clubs and the upcoming season; Bence shares his thoughts on Kanchanaburi's controversial new signing, Luxembourg international, Gerson Rodrigues; and Dale interviews Pharaoh Thai Utd owner, Captain Sheetos.
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Michael is up first this week with his thoughts on Pattaya Utd's late reinstatement to T2 and his hopes for the season ahead. Then, Kevin drops by to discuss what he's been up to during the league break, Muang Thong Utd's close season activity, the merits of friendly matches, new kits, and more. Finally, Lamphun Warriors central defender, Charlie Clough, sits down with Dale to talk about his new club, returning to play against former teams, dodgy hotel swimming pools, his plans for a post playing career, and many other topics.
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Kenny (Port) and Nick (Oxford Utd) join us to discuss last weekend's weather affected Piala President's Cup final in Indonesia, and what we can expect from the new look Port side in the season ahead. Nick then dons his Khon Kaen FC hat, to muse on the T-Rex's close season and upcoming campaign. Then, Charlotte pops in to talk about Buriram Utd's impressive 8-2 win against Sabah in the ASEAN Charity Shield, how the Thai League is falling behind in the international TV coverage stakes, Nick Taylor's pre Prachuap career, and her favourite Thai shirts from over the years.
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On this week's podcast, Dale is joined by Jose, Ian, and Gary to discuss the recent influx of Singaporean players into the Thai League, the unique relationship between the two nations, the history of top Thai internationals plying their trade in the SPL, the contrasting fortunes of domestic football in both countries and more. 
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Cambodian international, Nick Taylor, drags Dale away from doing his laundry for a candid conversation about balancing family and career, his "secret" move to Prachuap, the rise of Cambodian domestic football, the appeal of playing in T1, the differences between facilities in the USA and South East Asia, and much more. Plus Clinton Moore drops by to share his views on the current format of the Shopee Cup and how he would like to see it develop.
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This week's guest is international groundhopper, Leo Hoenig. During his entertaining chat with Dale, Leo reminisces about watching Thai football in the early 1990s, from provincial tournaments to first class matches - including the legendary Thai Farmers Bank against Port Authority in a title decider - and the national team A & B sides. He also highlights the changes and progress he's witnessed since those halcyon days on subsequent visits and reveals how the local game compares to other leagues in South East Asia. This is a must listen for anyone who is interested in the history and development of soccer in the region.
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