Pattaya United

[SriRachaShark]

Greg doesn't know Pattaya very well. But he does know Loko's ground is way off from Sukhumvit because Loko is a Sriracha fan. At least, Greg thinks he is.

Haha, yeah I go with that. ,

however Greg, you may aware that I payed a visit to the (new) ruin and the old one.

I posted the link to the gallerie already in here.
But here is it once more. Maybe you are able to identify it Greg?

thai-fussball.de - Pattaya United 2010

Ah, the good old Coke Stadium. You can see some more photos here
http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/chonburifc/photo_gallery.pl?album=54350
images 7-14

I wish that I could say that it has seen better days but it has always looked like that.

t_e - You would have passed it if you drove along Sukhumvit between SriRacha and Chonburi. It is on the right hand side (travelling north) about two miles out of SriRacha.

[lokomotive]

Greg doesn't know Pattaya very well. But he does know Loko's ground is way off from Sukhumvit because Loko is a Sriracha fan. At least, Greg thinks he is.

Haha, yeah I go with that. ,

however Greg, you may aware that I payed a visit to the (new) ruin and the old one.

I posted the link to the gallerie already in here.
But here is it once more. Maybe you are able to identify it Greg?

thai-fussball.de - Pattaya United 2010

Ah, the good old Coke Stadium. You can see some more photos here
http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/chonburifc/photo_gallery.pl?album=54350
images 7-14

I wish that I could say that it has seen better days but it has always looked like that.

t_e - You would have passed it if you drove along Sukhumvit between SriRacha and Chonburi. It is on the right hand side (travelling north) about two miles out of SriRacha.

Although not easy to identify from the road.

[glenn_pattaya]

We've picked up a new head coach - he previously coached the Thai women's football team - is this as bad as it sounds? Does anyone have any information on our illustrious new coach. In other news - Athanase has really hit out at the previous coaching staff saying the team were unfit and just folded at the need of the season as the players simply weren't fit enough - old news to most followers of the dolphins. I've seen fitter pub teams in England. Ex-coach Wang is trying to steal Narit away to Police - I think he is the 3rd or 4th best stopper in the league so this would be a tragedy for us. As we have already let Santi and Anucha go because of lack of funds/ambition - the loss of Narit would be another sign that the owners are not the right ones to help the club progress. Losing players to Muang Thong and the family's main concern- the sharks is one thing  but losing a player to the police is entirely different. FFS Mayor Ittipol - let's see a little ambition.

Arlindo - one of our frequently injured players from last season is facing an operation and may not make the early part of next season. However this op is to clear up the problem that dogged him throughout last season so it may not be as bad as it sounds. The new stands are being extended and the ground development (or slum development)  is costing 15 Million Baht. No news on the half-built new stadium further down the coast - sounds like another example of  big plans but no cash. Pattaya are bull-ish about their U-18s team and four players have already been snapped up on contract for United's first team. However what's not clear is whether this is because they are good or because they are cheap. Let's hope for the former!!!!

[lokomotive]

We've picked up a new head coach - he previously coached the Thai women's football team - is this as bad as it sounds? Does anyone have any information on our illustrious new coach.

I only that he used to play for Thai Farmers in the 90's. However, most probably bon-nirnam knows a bit more about him. Judging his comments, I think he don't have many good words for him.

[druryfire]

Greg doesn't know Pattaya very well. But he does know Loko's ground is way off from Sukhumvit because Loko is a Sriracha fan. At least, Greg thinks he is.

Haha, yeah I go with that. ,

however Greg, you may aware that I payed a visit to the (new) ruin and the old one.

I posted the link to the gallerie already in here.
But here is it once more. Maybe you are able to identify it Greg?

thai-fussball.de - Pattaya United 2010

Ah, the good old Coke Stadium. You can see some more photos here
http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/chonburifc/photo_gallery.pl?album=54350
images 7-14

I wish that I could say that it has seen better days but it has always looked like that.

I'm going to make it my mission in life to bring back Coke-Bangphra!! Failing that, I will buy Krabi and relocate them to Korat!

[the_englishman]

I'm going to make it my mission in life to bring back Coke-Bangphra!! Failing that, I will buy Krabi and relocate them to Korat!

I've just given you one of those silly karma things for that!

[druryfire]

I'm going to make it my mission in life to bring back Coke-Bangphra!! Failing that, I will buy Krabi and relocate them to Korat!

I've just given you one of those silly karma things for that!

Thanks Greg, not sure what i'll do with it. At the time of writing you seem to be on -3, better watch your back mate!

[the_englishman]

I'm going to make it my mission in life to bring back Coke-Bangphra!! Failing that, I will buy Krabi and relocate them to Korat!

I've just given you one of those silly karma things for that!

Thanks Greg, not sure what i'll do with it. At the time of writing you seem to be on -3, better watch your back mate!

Yeh it's one person doing it though! Just all well everybody knows it's nonsense!

[lokomotive]

thai-fussball.de - Jatuporn Pramolbal appointed as new head coach

This article features a small interview with the new coach. And at least one crumbler may read it with interest.  

[SriRachaShark]

I've heard, from a usually reliable source, that Bang Phra are likely to play their home games at the Chonburi Sports College (IPE) Stadium next season.

[lokomotive]

I've heard, from a usually reliable source, that Bang Phra are likely to play their home games at the Chonburi Sports College (IPE) Stadium next season.

As far as I heard, only for the first home games until Nong Prue is extended.

[thai in notts]

Any news on new signings for next season? It seems very Quiet, especially when you consider the small squad we have.

[lokomotive]

Any news on new signings for next season? It seems very Quiet, especially when you consider the small squad we have.

Haven't heard a lot. Only that a few foreigners are on trial.

[SriRachaShark]

Any news on new signings for next season? It seems very Quiet, especially when you consider the small squad we have.

Haven't heard a lot. Only that a few foreigners are on trial.

Probably the same lot that played for us yesterday. That's usually how it works.

[glenn_pattaya]

keep it in the family!!!!!

[glenn_pattaya]

Yamamoto Hiroyuki is joining us from TTM Pichit - a defender - our third new signing and the fourth dolphins import joining existing foreign stars Ludo, Athanase and Arlindo. Apparently the fitness training is on a different level to previous years - we may have found ourselves a coach at last. We'll miss left back Anucha who moved upstairs to Chonburi but lazy Santi won't be missed at all apart from us enjoying having someone to scream at. The foreigners who left us rarely played anyway so the squad may be a bit stronger this year. With a fitter team we could again be fighting for top six. Keep the faith!!!

[lokomotive]

There was a second Japanese lad on trial, defender as well. I heard that he is really good. However, he may join with Sriracha now.

[glenn_pattaya]

Spot on Lokomotive and the official Pattaya site is now saying he's signed a 1-year contract - Miyake Fujitsu who is an attacking full back has joined the dolphins. Very pacey and a direct replacement for Anucha. Just need someone to play up front or in behind Ludo and we're there.

[lokomotive]

Spot on Lokomotive and the official Pattaya site is now saying he's signed a 1-year contract - Miyake Fujitsu who is an attacking full back has joined the dolphins. Very pacey and a direct replacement for Anucha. Just need someone to play up front or in behind Ludo and we're there.

Well than we might not talking about the same. I meant Ogawa Keisuke.

[glenn_pattaya]

ok, I presume he must have moved to Sri Racha as you say - I haven't heard of a 3rd Japanese signing. Cheers

[glenn_pattaya]

Friend of mine went to the club shop the other day to ask about season tickets and vip tickets for the new season. They said we will definitely be playing all our home games in Chonburi (?) - he hadn't heard of the name of the stadium though he said he understood Chonburi played there before as the new stadium won't be ready till "next year".  I think I'll probably be in my grave before that particular stadium opens they've done no work at all on it for almost two years. VIP tickets include a bus ride over - at least until they run out of money anyway like they did last season. What a joke.  I wonder how many Loma Rangers will be making the trip over each week- we could be playing in front of smaller crowds than Sri Racha, Bangkok Utd or Tero - ok Nong Prue was a shit hole but the atmosphere was good and it was home.  Never mind that's one step closer to returning to Bang Phra certain of you may say. Our owners really are an utter disgrace.

 The new stadium will actually be nearer my home (now Bangkok resident) but I still wish we could go back to dear old Nong Prue.

Are any of you " more in the know " types aware of which stadium we'll be using?? The fans are being kept in the dark and being treated like shite yet again. At least I can pass the info on through the English section of the - website though doubtful many will be that interested. I reckon there will be serious protests about this. Pattaya fans aren't normally afraid to let their feelings be known and the owners have had to flee the scene on a couple of occasions in the past.  Maybe the family plan to re-name the side Chonburi reserves and have done with it.

[Vinnie]

Friend of mine went to the club shop the other day to ask about season tickets and vip tickets for the new season. They said we will definitely be playing all our home games in Chonburi (?) - he hadn't heard of the name of the stadium though he said he understood Chonburi played there before as the new stadium won't be ready till "next year".  I think I'll probably be in my grave before that particular stadium opens they've done no work at all on it for almost two years. 

Are you sure they're not talking about this stadium?

http://www.thaifootball.com/webboard/index.php?topic=38.msg14687#msg14687

[glenn_pattaya]

Is that not the unbuilt stadium that we were supposed to move into middle of last year??

Anyway Saturday I'm off down to Pattaya and I'll sort out the mystery and I'll also visit the "new" Pattaya stadium down Jomtien way to see if they have done anymore to it. 

[BangkokGlassBunny]

Hey Glenn,

You gonna be at the first game of the season ??

[glenn_pattaya]

Would I ever miss!!! 

[BangkokGlassBunny]

I'll see you there then, I'm not hard to spot   

[glenn_pattaya]

Great stuff - look forward to it - I'll definitely give you a yell if I can spot you!!!!! (sometimes hard to tell you apart from the bunny girls!!

I'd tell you where my group stand but I don't even know which town or ground we're playing at - never mind which part of the stadium I'll be in.  Anyway whatever happens mate let's hope for a decent game.

[lokomotive]

Is that not the unbuilt stadium that we were supposed to move into middle of last year??

Anyway Saturday I'm off down to Pattaya and I'll sort out the mystery and I'll also visit the "new" Pattaya stadium down Jomtien way to see if they have done anymore to it.  

Glenn, the first 3 pics are from the unbuilt stadium that you were supposed to move into middle of last year, yes.

I wonder PU will have to play the whole season in Chonburi. They said renovation for NP may take 3-4 month. Even longer, PU would be able to move back for the second part of the season. The stadium they have to play in Chonburi is the IPE Stadium. The one which Chonburi used last season.

However, as the Navy considers a move to Sirindorn in Sriracha, I cannot understand why PU didn't came up with that idea.

[glenn_pattaya]

I thought those pics looked familiar. It still looks the same to this date, except  a few more buffalo are now grazing on the centre circle. Anyway the guys at the shop said the whole season so who knows???

Pattaya could be playing in front of 200/300 people every week - the stadium is well past Chonburi - almost at Amata Nakorn. Complete insanity - tiny crowds in an enormous bowl of a stadium. Our fans are mainly working class lads with motorcycles - how are they going to get there? Even Chonburi fans looked lost in there last season apart from when PEA and Muang Thong came to town - what we will we look like?

Complete insanity by the most idiotic owners in Thai Football. We make TOT look well organised.

[SriRachaShark]

I thought those pics looked familiar. It still looks the same to this date, except  a few more buffalo are now grazing on the centre circle. Anyway the guys at the shop said the whole season so who knows???

Pattaya could be playing in front of 200/300 people every week - the stadium is well past Chonburi - almost at Amata Nakorn. Complete insanity - tiny crowds in an enormous bowl of a stadium. Our fans are mainly working class lads with motorcycles - how are they going to get there? Even Chonburi fans looked lost in there last season apart from when PEA and Muang Thong came to town - what we will we look like?

Complete insanity by the most idiotic owners in Thai Football. We make TOT look well organised.

The Coke Stadium is closer.

[lokomotive]

The Coke Stadium is closer.

pitch or stadium? 

[SriRachaShark]

Friend of mine went to the club shop the other day to ask about season tickets and vip tickets for the new season. They said we will definitely be playing all our home games in Chonburi (?) - he hadn't heard of the name of the stadium though he said he understood Chonburi played there before as the new stadium won't be ready till "next year".  I think I'll probably be in my grave before that particular stadium opens they've done no work at all on it for almost two years. VIP tickets include a bus ride over - at least until they run out of money anyway like they did last season. What a joke.  I wonder how many Loma Rangers will be making the trip over each week- we could be playing in front of smaller crowds than Sri Racha, Bangkok Utd or Tero - ok Nong Prue was a shit hole but the atmosphere was good and it was home.  Never mind that's one step closer to returning to Bang Phra certain of you may say. Our owners really are an utter disgrace.

 The new stadium will actually be nearer my home (now Bangkok resident) but I still wish we could go back to dear old Nong Prue.

Are any of you " more in the know " types aware of which stadium we'll be using?? The fans are being kept in the dark and being treated like shite yet again. At least I can pass the info on through the English section of the - website though doubtful many will be that interested. I reckon there will be serious protests about this. Pattaya fans aren't normally afraid to let their feelings be known and the owners have had to flee the scene on a couple of occasions in the past.  Maybe the family plan to re-name the side Chonburi reserves and have done with it.

Here's a thought - and I'm prepared to be shot down in flames for expressing it - but is this an ideal opportunity to start a "genuine" Pattaya football club? There's obviously the market for it (as I've always maintained) and now you seem to have a seriously disillusioned fanbase. It strikes me that a group of moneyed and enterprising Pattaya based businessmen (or Natt or Bangkok City) could capitalise on this current situation and tap into the local community.

It would be great fun working your way up through the pyramid (fast-tracking is soooo last year) and you would also have the satisfaction of sticking up two fingers at the owners, who seem to treat the club's supporters with little or no regard.

Fire away.

[SriRachaShark]

The Coke Stadium is closer.

pitch or stadium? 

According to the sign outside, it's a stadium.

[lokomotive]

The Coke Stadium is closer.

pitch or stadium?  

According to the sign outside, it's a stadium.

well than its a bluff package  

[glenn_pattaya]

"It strikes me that a group of moneyed and enterprising Pattaya based businessmen (or Natt or Bangkok City) could capitalise on this current situation and tap into the local community."

There were some discussions in the middle of last season about this - I imagine we'll discuss this again soon now this has happened. Despite what the kamnan's sons think - I don't think Pattaya people are happy to be Chonburi reserves. Expect dwindling crowds, protests and a lot of verbals.

[SriRachaShark]

"It strikes me that a group of moneyed and enterprising Pattaya based businessmen (or Natt or Bangkok City) could capitalise on this current situation and tap into the local community."

There were some discussions in the middle of last season about this - I imagine we'll discuss this again soon now this has happened. Despite what the kamnan's sons think - I don't think Pattaya people are happy to be Chonburi reserves. Expect dwindling crowds, protests and a lot of verbals.

Maybe you should see if this guy is interested.
http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/chonburifc/club_bespoke.pl?page_select=5393
Scroll about three quarters of the way down the page to the Tony Justice : Magna Pattaya interview.

[glenn_pattaya]

Interesting: love to know how they are doing now.

[jakartacasual]

the family aren't that big on competition...

[Vinnie]

Why aren't they using Nong Prue until the new stadium is ready?

[lokomotive]

Why aren't they using Nong Prue until the new stadium is ready?

They do, but Nong Prue is under extansion and renovation.

[lokomotive]

With the new PU signing, we may see a hurrican strikefoce coming. Ojimi Gabriel Obatola played for Gombak from 2006-2009.  He scored 24 goals in 2009, while Ludo scored 18 that season.

[glenn_pattaya]

Friendly match today: Pattaya 2 Air Force 0- comfortable win for the Dolphins which saw them keep the same 11 for nearly all the game which is different to previous friendlies when a lot of rotation happened. Pattaya's foreign legion look so much stronger this year. All our 3 new Japanese played today as well as Ludo and a mystery centre back who wore number 2 (Athanase's regular shirt) . He looked like a farang with  a shaved head and an "arab-esque" nose on him so maybe French??? Played very well indeed and looked classy - a footballing centre half with a good strong tackle. Let's hope he signs soon. The Japanese No 19 looks a really top class player, great feet and great passing.   Arlindo will reportedly miss the start of the campaign following an operation and OJ (see Loko's mail above) will join the squad on the 11th. All in all this will be a stronger Pattaya than last year - we'll miss Anucha but the foreigners we've signed look very classy indeed. We wopn;t miss fat lazy Santi. Our first 11 look capable of taking on the top teams though whether the squad will have the necessary depth is another matter. We also have to overcome the handicap of playing 64km away from home - probably in front of small crowds but we'll see. The remodelling on Nong Prue is underway and the rickety old wooden stand is no more and there were a few diggers around. When it will be completed though is another matter - official line is mid way through the season though many seem to think we will be playing in Chonburi for longer than that. All in all - a good season beckons - only worry was Ludo who looked overweight and well off the pace - hopefully he'll get fit soon. His partnership with OJ looks potentially awesome, particularly with No 19 playing in behind. Roll on Saturday!!!!

[jimbo]

OK

[BangkokGlassBunny]

Friendly match today: Pattaya 2 Air Force 0- comfortable win for the Dolphins which saw them keep the same 11 for nearly all the game which is different to previous friendlies when a lot of rotation happened. Pattaya's foreign legion look so much stronger this year. All our 3 new Japanese played today as well as Ludo and a mystery centre back who wore number 2 (Athanase's regular shirt) . He looked like a farang with  a shaved head and an "arab-esque" nose on him so maybe French??? Played very well indeed and looked classy - a footballing centre half with a good strong tackle. Let's hope he signs soon. The Japanese No 19 looks a really top class player, great feet and great passing.   Arlindo will reportedly miss the start of the campaign following an operation and OJ (see Loko's mail above) will join the squad on the 11th. All in all this will be a stronger Pattaya than last year - we'll miss Anucha but the foreigners we've signed look very classy indeed. We wopn;t miss fat lazy Santi. Our first 11 look capable of taking on the top teams though whether the squad will have the necessary depth is another matter. We also have to overcome the handicap of playing 64km away from home - probably in front of small crowds but we'll see. The remodelling on Nong Prue is underway and the rickety old wooden stand is no more and there were a few diggers around. When it will be completed though is another matter - official line is mid way through the season though many seem to think we will be playing in Chonburi for longer than that. All in all - a good season beckons - only worry was Ludo who looked overweight and well off the pace - hopefully he'll get fit soon. His partnership with OJ looks potentially awesome, particularly with No 19 playing in behind. Roll on Saturday!!!!

Yep, roll on Saturday, see you there

[Félix]

glenn the guy number 2 you are talking about is this guy?

[glenn_pattaya]

That looks just like him!

[glenn_pattaya]

Any name to the face???

[glenn_pattaya]

Duh! The site has just announced we've signed Samuel Allegio - mystery over - 32 years old defender.

Years   Team   Apps†   (Gls)†
1997–2002   CS Louhans-Cuiseaux   110   (7)
2002–2003   La Roche VF   37   (7)
2003–2005   FC Metz   43   (0)
2005–2008   LB Châteauroux   65   (2)
2008–   Amiens SC   61   (0

[glenn_pattaya]

Comfortable win for the Dolphins 2-1 versus a lackluster Bangkok Glass side. Pattaya always looked in control and fully deserved their win against the supposed high flyers Glass. Goals from Ludo and Yamamoto (to be confirmed) were enough to beat a Glass side who scored from a free header after Narit made a horrible blunder and missed the ball completely. Ludo also hit the bar (we thought it was over the line but only tv replays will tell) with a wonder strike. Can't remember Glass even having a worthwhile shot on goal. They only got going once Byrne came on - how on earth can he not be in the team- different class- complete insanity that Glass can't find a slot for him!
Pattaya were missing Somphop and Arlindo through injury - See-Key did a great job as a makeshift right back.  Midfield were excellent - we played a 451 and completely dominated the Glass midfield - fully deserved 3 points. C'mon Dolphins!!!

[charade_2010]

I have found the channel which always updates TPL clips regularly but haven't met it yet . Do you know ?