Man of the Moment – Exclusive Interview with Mano Polking
Thailand are eager to assert themselves as the dominant force in Southeast Asian football next month, and they have tasked a familiar face with doing the job. After almost a decade in Thailand, Mano Polking has been rewarded with the top job, and the 2021 AFF Cup will be his first test. In our newest […]
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Thai League 2021-22: Matchday 15 Best XI
Goalkeeper – Yotsaporn Teangdar (Khon Kaen United): The King Cobras reserve keeper was the hero on Saturday, saving a penalty from Samut Prakan City’s Eliandro, helping his side end the first leg with an immensely valuable win. Defender – Nattapon Malapun (Suphanburi FC): The 27-year-old was a commanding presence in the back line as Suphanburi […]
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Rumours of upheaval swirl as first leg draws to a close
Khon Kaen Trip to be Ishii’s Last Game? Five games into this season, the idea that Samut Prakan City and Khon Kaen United would be playing a six-pointer hovering just above the relegation zone would have been unimaginable. The fact that it is set to take place tomorrow night is both a testament to the […]
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Thai League 2021-22: Matchday 14 Best XI
Goalkeeper – Thanachai Noorach (Nakhon Ratchasima FC): Chonburi came into their game against Nakhon Ratchasima on fine form, having won their last four consecutive games, but saw their run halted thanks to the Swatcats sturdy defence and excellent goalkeeper. Thanachai’s one-against-one save in the final minutes of added time stands out as particularly memorable. Defender […]
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Thai League Takeaways – Matchday 14
In the first instalment of our new series, we examine the key takeaways and turning points from the most recent Thai League Matchday. Port are an attacking force again Sarawut Treephan is back in the dugout for Port FC, and the side are looking like themselves once again – as was clearly seen in their […]
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Four Managers Face Former Employers in Penultimate Weekend
As the first leg of the Thai League season draws to a close, it is looking like a three horse race at the top as Buriram United, Bangkok United and BG Pathum vie for the summit. In this penultimate weekend, no less than four coaches return to face their former sides, with the matches having […]
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Thai League 2021-22: Matchday 13 Best XI
Goalkeeper – Nont Muangngam (Chiangmai United): Despite being on the wrong end of a 2-0 defeat, Nont put in an excellent performance for Chiangmai with 11 saves, including some incredible acrobatics and close-range stops. Defender – Airton Tirabassi (Nongbua Pitchaya): Airton registered another clean sheet and scored a stunning free-kick in his side’s 1-0 win […]
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Thai League 2021-22 Matchday 13 Preview
Buriram Wary of Sharks Bite With the form that title rivals Bangkok United and BG Pathum are in, Buriram can barely afford a slip-up in their hunt for their first Thai League crown since 2018. They suffered their second defeat of the season last weekend against the latter, while their goalless draw against Nongbua in […]
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Thai League 2021-22: Matchday 12 Best XI
Goalkeeper – Nakhon Ratchasima (Pisan Dorkmaikaew): The Swatcats veteran goalkeeper put in an excellent performance to keep a clean sheet against defending champions BG Pathum United, making a number of top-class close range saves. Defender – Tristan Do (Bangkok United): The 28-year-old got himself on the scoresheet for the second time this week, this time […]
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Northern Sides Gear up for Promotion Pushes – Thai League 2 Review
This October commentary was initially written before Matchday 12 over the weekend of 6th and 7th November. However, there were fireworks behind the scenes at two clubs over the weekend, and rather more attractive fireworks on the pitch at Lamphun Warriors. The final paragraphs will now cover these events. So what happened in October? Trat […]
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