Bangkok Glass Thread

[BangkokGlassBunny]

@ BGB, Peter wasnt in the lineup and wasnt substituted either? Is he injured?

No... He's not a happy bunny at the moment

Btw, do you know who is this cute girl from True Sports? 

The one with the short hair

Newin's rent-a-province franchised team (Buriram) is an exception to all rules. I expect you can take water in if they pay you take it in!

Back on topic ... am I right in thinking there is a game against TSW Pegasus from Hong Kong on Wednesday evening? Friendly, right? Don't think I'll be going to that as the missus is back from Dubai on Wednesday for just 24 hours and the chances of dragging her to a game of football are .... well let's just say you've got more chance of seeing Rooney or Ronaldo signing for BG before the Nonthaburi league cup game.

Yep.. Just a friendly. Friendlies are always free if you do ever get a chance. It's usually the best time to meet the players too.

Any whispers on where the Nonthaburi game will be played? Seems like they're dragging their feet in announcing where the game will be played. I'm assuming Nonthaburi's ground is not big enough to accommodate the numbers expected. Yamaha?

Off topic again ... oh bugger! Newcastle just scored a 4th goal. Has the world stopped spinning?

Still no word... hopefully we will know by 2mrw, but by the same note, I would be surprised if we didn't know until 1 hour before kick off

And, clearly it has..... 6-0

[BangkokGlassBunny]

To anybody still reads my website.......

What with the whole BG Man thingy taking up so much time, I've been quiet lazy with it lately, but I updated and added a bunch of new content today.

I've still got to add the names on the players page though...

http://bangkokglassfc.webs.com

[lokomotive]

Btw, do you know who is this cute girl from True Sports? 

The one with the short hair

Yes the one with the short hair. 

[lokomotive]

Am I on board? Although it's a fair trek from Jatujak I'm beginning to enjoy most things about a day out at the Leo Stadium. Yesterday's game softened the blow of watching Sunderland perform very poorly later in the evening.

As others have mentioned there is a friendly atmosphere there, plenty of smiles and the crowd get behind their team whatever the score.

One very minor point concerns the selling of beer. Each ground seems to have different policies - plastic cups, plastic bags, no beer at all. I'm all for a bit of exercise to keep fit, but it would be nice if they sold beer inside Leo Stadium, especially when you're watching from the 3rd tier 

Re: Pattaya - Didn't appear that the foreigners were involved in any way. They were mostly all standing in the left hand side if you are facing it.

Re: Getting beer... Yeah, it's a bit of a trek up & down that 3rd tier. But, be thankful it's not Buriram... as an away fan, you can't even take water in a plastic bag into their stadium.

You can always empty a 10 bottles of Leo into a Tesco's carrier bag and drink it through a straw

From what I have heard, it started from a thai lady. Looks like she usually like to command the PU troops. However, seems that some fans felt to be offended after the 2:1 when BGFC supporters waving a Japanese flag into the directon of the PU fans.

[BKK_Mackem]

A Japanese flag? Did Japan invade Pattaya or something?

[lokomotive]

...no they usually invade only Siracha 

[jakartacasual]

they invaded songkla in 1941!

[BangkokGlassBunny]

Errmm...
The Japanese flag was cause Saruta just scored to make it 2-1.

What the hell are Pattaya fans thinking we meant by it

Any excuse to start trouble.

[BangkokGlassBunny]

 RE: Toyota Cup game v Nontaburi.

The good news is it is still going ahead at Nontaburi's stadium.

BUT (worryingly) they are putting up a temporary stand to house the extra fans.... 

[BKK_Mackem]

Any idea how many tickets for BG fans? And ... what's the 'temporary' stand gonna be made of - bamboo, plastic straws or whatever can be found nearby? There's a pile of construction bits 'n' bobs sitting outside the north stand at MTU, so perhaps they'll pinch, errrrrr ... borrow, some of that.

Has BG man all 'pumped' up and ready to go or is the 'wind still breaking' beneath his wings?

[BKK_Mackem]

Sorry ... typo ... is BG man all 'pumped' up and ready to go or is the 'wind still breaking' beneath his wings?

Correcting teenager's nonsensical scribblings every day is bound to lead one to writing utter nonsense sooner or later ... my brain's fried.

[the_englishman]

I was told today it will be 400 tickets for each set of fans. Still confusion about when they go on sale though.
Today the wife dragged me to some gushy Thai love movie called 'Sing Lek Lek'. It had the coach and manager of BG in it, I think it was the real people.

[wolfman]

Have BG gone all Real Madrid on us?

Club manager Supasin Lilareut has stated that the club would like to sign Kawin Thamasatchanan & Teerasil Daengda (MTU), Suthinan Pukhom (Chonburi), and Georgi (TOT) for next season, although "we do not know whether we'll be able to have talks with these players"

[the_englishman]

RE: Toyota Cup game v Nontaburi.

The good news is it is still going ahead at Nontaburi's stadium.

BUT (worryingly) they are putting up a temporary stand to house the extra fans.... 

Latest news: general manager at Nonthaburi says he's heard nothing of a plan to build a temporary stand. Still states it's 400 seats for each side.
I can't get any sense out of anyone regarding how to get a ticket. So I'll just turn up early and hope for the best. If I don't get in, I'll rush to Thepsadin and watch MTU.

[BKK73]

Have BG gone all Real Madrid on us?

Club manager Supasin Lilareut has stated that the club would like to sign Kawin Thamasatchanan & Teerasil Daengda (MTU), Suthinan Pukhom (Chonburi), and Georgi (TOT) for next season, although "we do not know whether we'll be able to have talks with these players"

I can't understand how Georgi (TOT) keeps getting linked with a move to a bigger club. He the laziest, most sulky player in the league. If BG did sign him, it would be a big mistake.

[BangkokGlassBunny]

Have BG gone all Real Madrid on us?

Club manager Supasin Lilareut has stated that the club would like to sign Kawin Thamasatchanan & Teerasil Daengda (MTU), Suthinan Pukhom (Chonburi), and Georgi (TOT) for next season, although "we do not know whether we'll be able to have talks with these players"

We have already had one bid rejected for Kawin, and if the figure I have heard that we bid is true, I cannot see us going higher than that for a 2nd bid.

I haven't heard any interest in the other players and I can't believe the Georgi one... We have already had our fingers burnt with one overpaid lazy foreigner with a bad attitude, I can't see us doing it again.
 

Latest news: general manager at Nonthaburi says he's heard nothing of a plan to build a temporary stand. Still states it's 400 seats for each side.
I can't get any sense out of anyone regarding how to get a ticket. So I'll just turn up early and hope for the best. If I don't get in, I'll rush to Thepsadin and watch MTU.

Who knows what is happening now.. I'm hearing different things from different people. Some people within the club are saying temporary stand, some aren't. Some are saying restricted tickets, some aren't. The webboard post for the coach to the stadium is saying unlimited places..

This is real Thai style communication going on, so I'm not going to say either way until I know for 100% (which will probably be about 5 mins before kick off

[BKK_Mackem]

There are a few trees behind one goal at Nonthaburi from what I've seen on their website ... might be a good place to watch the game from ...

[BangkokGlassBunny]

A largely Bangkok Glass 2nd XI have just pasted TSW Pegasus of Hong Kong 8-1 in a friendly.

Once again showing that we can really turn on the style..... when it doesn't matter !!!

[the_englishman]

Have BG gone all Real Madrid on us?

Club manager Supasin Lilareut has stated that the club would like to sign Kawin Thamasatchanan & Teerasil Daengda (MTU), Suthinan Pukhom (Chonburi), and Georgi (TOT) for next season, although "we do not know whether we'll be able to have talks with these players"

We have already had one bid rejected for Kawin, and if the figure I have heard that we bid is true, I cannot see us going higher than that for a 2nd bid.
 

Let's be realistic: Kawin is too good for the Thai league. A move to BG would be a sideways move at best and there are some very large clubs sniffing around him. Any move to BG would be short term and done simply simply for a quick cash in so in that sense, Glass should be grateful that any bid was rejected.

[BangkokGlassBunny]

Have BG gone all Real Madrid on us?

Club manager Supasin Lilareut has stated that the club would like to sign Kawin Thamasatchanan & Teerasil Daengda (MTU), Suthinan Pukhom (Chonburi), and Georgi (TOT) for next season, although "we do not know whether we'll be able to have talks with these players"

We have already had one bid rejected for Kawin, and if the figure I have heard that we bid is true, I cannot see us going higher than that for a 2nd bid.
 

Let's be realistic: Kawin is too good for the Thai league. A move to BG would be a sideways move at best and there are some very large clubs sniffing around him. Any move to BG would be short term and done simply simply for a quick cash in so in that sense, Glass should be grateful that any bid was rejected.

This is all hypothetical anyway, cos I'm 95% certain it wont happen...
and I agree with all that you have said but I don't understand why we should be grateful that any bid was rejected...

Why???

Maybe we wouldn't have him for long, but whoever the club is that owns him before he moves to Europe is going to get a nice little transfer fee out of it.

[BKK_Mackem]

If Bryan Robson thinks Kawin is good enough for Europe, then I think I'll have some of what he's been drinking ... although I doubt there is much left!

Kawin stands out in the TPL, but let's not get carried away. I seriously doubt he would get into a Championship team in England and therefore his chances of making it in Europe are limited. He'll find it hard to get a work permit unless he can force his way into a fairly decent team in Europe as 'first choice' keeper.

It would be nice if it happened, but he's barely 6'0" and he'll get found out playing against bigger strikers and centre halfs week in week out. He's roughly the same height as Shay Given, but having watched Given at Sunderland for half of the 95-96 season, I can tell you that Kawin is miles behind.

Kawin is a very good keeper at this level, but remember that he's playing against players that are mostly League 1 standard at best. As a keeper he's got more time on his side than players in other positions, but I'd fancy his chances more of making it in the Vietnamese, Australian or Japanese league ... unless by European we are talking about Luxembourg, Andorra or the Faroe Islands.

Anyway, all that said, good luck to Kawin and any Thai player who can at least stimulate Robbo's remaining brain cells. He was stood as motionless as a Marks & Spencer mannequin at the Singapore game.

[BKK_Mackem]

A largely Bangkok Glass 2nd XI have just pasted TSW Pegasus of Hong Kong 8-1 in a friendly.

Once again showing that we can really turn on the style..... when it doesn't matter !!!

Watched the goals online and have to say that BG man could have scored with his underpants over his head against Pegasus. They were truly woeful at the back. I think it was the 4th goal that made them look like a true Sunday League kickabout team. Anyway, it was a good warm-up for the Nonthaburi game. Wouldn't be surprised if there was a similar outcome if BG play a near full-strength team. Will a second leg be necessary?

[the_englishman]

If Bryan Robson thinks Kawin is good enough for Europe, then I think I'll have some of what he's been drinking ... although I doubt there is much left!

Kawin stands out in the TPL, but let's not get carried away. I seriously doubt he would get into a Championship team in England and therefore his chances of making it in Europe are limited. He'll find it hard to get a work permit unless he can force his way into a fairly decent team in Europe as 'first choice' keeper.

It would be nice if it happened, but he's barely 6'0" and he'll get found out playing against bigger strikers and centre halfs week in week out. He's roughly the same height as Shay Given, but having watched Given at Sunderland for half of the 95-96 season, I can tell you that Kawin is miles behind.

Kawin is a very good keeper at this level, but remember that he's playing against players that are mostly League 1 standard at best. As a keeper he's got more time on his side than players in other positions, but I'd fancy his chances more of making it in the Vietnamese, Australian or Japanese league ... unless by European we are talking about Luxembourg, Andorra or the Faroe Islands.

Anyway, all that said, good luck to Kawin and any Thai player who can at least stimulate Robbo's remaining brain cells. He was stood as motionless as a Marks & Spencer mannequin at the Singapore game.

Keep those words nice and fresh Mackem, you might just be eating them early next year!
Robson has already suggested Kawin to Man Utd and having watched Kawin for a large number of games I can assure you he is more than good enough. He  is 6ft 1in - taller than Hans Segars - and also has excellent positioning, awareness, handling, reactions and command of his area. He lacks in no area and he also has an excellent upbringing on and off the pitch.

[the_englishman]

This is all hypothetical anyway, cos I'm 95% certain it wont happen...
and I agree with all that you have said but I don't understand why we should be grateful that any bid was rejected...

Why???

Maybe we wouldn't have him for long, but whoever the club is that owns him before he moves to Europe is going to get a nice little transfer fee out of it.

What I was trying to say was that IMHO Kawin would only be moving for a quick pay off before moving on again very quickly, so i was guessing that while BG fans would be happy with the move, they might be saddened later when it became obvious his heart wasn't in it. Surely we only want 100% committed players in our teams?

[BKK73]

If Bryan Robson thinks Kawin is good enough for Europe, then I think I'll have some of what he's been drinking ... although I doubt there is much left!

Kawin stands out in the TPL, but let's not get carried away. I seriously doubt he would get into a Championship team in England and therefore his chances of making it in Europe are limited. He'll find it hard to get a work permit unless he can force his way into a fairly decent team in Europe as 'first choice' keeper.

It would be nice if it happened, but he's barely 6'0" and he'll get found out playing against bigger strikers and centre halfs week in week out. He's roughly the same height as Shay Given, but having watched Given at Sunderland for half of the 95-96 season, I can tell you that Kawin is miles behind.

Kawin is a very good keeper at this level, but remember that he's playing against players that are mostly League 1 standard at best. As a keeper he's got more time on his side than players in other positions, but I'd fancy his chances more of making it in the Vietnamese, Australian or Japanese league ... unless by European we are talking about Luxembourg, Andorra or the Faroe Islands.

Anyway, all that said, good luck to Kawin and any Thai player who can at least stimulate Robbo's remaining brain cells. He was stood as motionless as a Marks & Spencer mannequin at the Singapore game.

Keep those words nice and fresh Mackem, you might just be eating them early next year!
Robson has already suggested Kawin to Man Utd and having watched Kawin for a large number of games I can assure you he is more than good enough. He  is 6ft 1in - taller than Hans Segars - and also has excellent positioning, awareness, handling, reactions and command of his area. He lacks in no area and he also has an excellent upbringing on and off the pitch.

Is Kawin better than the current Southampton keeper? From what you've said, I take it you'd welcome him with open arms at St Marys.

There is no doubting Kawin's ability. The things he would find difficult about moving to Europe would be the cold and the language barrier. Does he know how cold it is playing at some far flung outpost on a Tuesday night in the middle of January? Would he be able to communicate on and off the pitch with his teammates?

Personally, I think it would be great if a Kawin could make it in one of the top leagues in Europe. That way I'd get to see Bkk Mackem eat his words.

[lokomotive]

I just can repeat myself. I have seen Olliver Kahn with 20 years playing for KSC. Kawin already is on the same level or even above as Kahn was at that time. Kawin has everything you need to have as a modern goalkeeper. Next step for him might be to switch to a club known for a good goalkeepers caoch, so that he is able to learn from him, and improve further.

[druryfire]

If Bryan Robson thinks Kawin is good enough for Europe, then I think I'll have some of what he's been drinking ... although I doubt there is much left!

Kawin stands out in the TPL, but let's not get carried away. I seriously doubt he would get into a Championship team in England and therefore his chances of making it in Europe are limited. He'll find it hard to get a work permit unless he can force his way into a fairly decent team in Europe as 'first choice' keeper.

It would be nice if it happened, but he's barely 6'0" and he'll get found out playing against bigger strikers and centre halfs week in week out. He's roughly the same height as Shay Given, but having watched Given at Sunderland for half of the 95-96 season, I can tell you that Kawin is miles behind.

Kawin is a very good keeper at this level, but remember that he's playing against players that are mostly League 1 standard at best. As a keeper he's got more time on his side than players in other positions, but I'd fancy his chances more of making it in the Vietnamese, Australian or Japanese league ... unless by European we are talking about Luxembourg, Andorra or the Faroe Islands.

Anyway, all that said, good luck to Kawin and any Thai player who can at least stimulate Robbo's remaining brain cells. He was stood as motionless as a Marks & Spencer mannequin at the Singapore game.

Keep those words nice and fresh Mackem, you might just be eating them early next year!
Robson has already suggested Kawin to Man Utd and having watched Kawin for a large number of games I can assure you he is more than good enough. He  is 6ft 1in - taller than Hans Segars - and also has excellent positioning, awareness, handling, reactions and command of his area. He lacks in no area and he also has an excellent upbringing on and off the pitch.

Robson mentioned Kawin to Man Utd, why? Because he works for Man Utd. Robbo was probably asked in passing  who he rated over in Thailand and he probably even sold Kawin to himself rather than anyone else at Man Utd.

I can't see Kawin or any other Thai player going straight into a EPL team when they haven't been really tested at home. First move for these lads is either Australia, Japan, Korea (although Korea aren't allowed foreign goalkeepers) or into European leagues such as Belguim and Holland.

[druryfire]

I just can repeat myself. I have seen Olliver Kahn with 20 years playing for KSC. Kawin already is on the same level or even above as Kahn was at that time. Kawin has everything you need to have as a modern goalkeeper. Next step for him might be to switch to a club known for a good goalkeepers caoch, so that he is able to learn from him, and improve further.

It's a bloody big jump though Loko for Kawin to move to any of these clubs that have been mentioned in the past. Young keepers just don't make these big moves. When they do it ends in tears, look at Ben Foster, Scott Carson and that Kirkland lad to name the English guys.

It's hard for them, but even hardly for a non-EU lad to get going in Europe.

Al Habsi of Oman has been an outstanding keeper for Oman and other little European clubs but just can't get a foot in as number 1 in England.

[the_englishman]

To answer BKK, I personally recommended Kawin to Alan Pardew but I don't think I was taken seriously. That may yet prove to be Southampton FC's loss. We have Kelvin Davies - experienced player with good leadership and Bartez Bartowski - a very reliable and talented young backup. Kawin could have become third choice and developed his game at Southampton FC which is very good at raising young players.

'Keepers I have seen play regularly: Tim Flowers,  Chris Woods, Dave Beasant, Bruce Grobbelaar (Now there's a goalie who would enjoy playing in Thailand!), Kelvin Davies and Annti Niemi. Kawin has the potential to be as good as any of them.

I agree it could be overwhelming for him to move to a big club, that's why I thought he'd be better off signing for a strong L1 side. With regards to weather and language, he can adjust. he's young and well grounded. He can speak reasonable English already.

Keep January in mind as the European transfer window.

[lokomotive]

I agree with t.e., but I think Kawin can't make it to England at the moment. We all know that his national caps are not enough, and may even don't like to marry an english lady. Would you? 

The problem in Germany is, that we simply have enough good goalies. And I think 1st BL would be too high for a start. But in the 2nd league, he would be fine. However, I think first he will end up somewhere else in Europe. Would somebody place a bet on Belgium? 

[the_englishman]

Like I said, let's wait for January 2011.

[BKK_Mackem]

Good luck to BG tomorrow. Looks like being a 1,000 capacity sell-out in Nonthaburi   I'll be at the Leo on Thursday if Nonthaburi don't wave the white flag after the first leg.

[BangkokGlassBunny]

Due to the Moronic behaviour of the Pattaya fans in our last home game, we have been told to separate the fans further in case of any more trouble. This means away fans now have the temporary North stand (capacity 800).

It remains to be seen what will happen now with Chonburi fans in the next match, because of the volume they will bring, they would have been given that stand anyway in addition to the usual away section (capacity 400).

It possibly means that the likes of Chonburi and Buriram PEA will be given a smaller allocation of tickets now.

All thanks to Pattaya.

This probably also effects the future stadium plans as the north stand will be developed into a permanent stand at the end of the season, but now it looks like it is solely for away fans.

All thanks to Pattaya.

We had played 11 home games with the fans next to each other without even a hint of trouble until the 'rocking dolphins' showed up.

[SriRachaShark]

Due to the Moronic behaviour of the Pattaya fans in our last home game, we have been told to separate the fans further in case of any more trouble. This means away fans now have the temporary North stand (capacity 800).

It remains to be seen what will happen now with Chonburi fans in the next match, because of the volume they will bring, they would have been given that stand anyway in addition to the usual away section (capacity 400).

It possibly means that the likes of Chonburi and Buriram PEA will be given a smaller allocation of tickets now.

All thanks to Pattaya.

This probably also effects the future stadium plans as the north stand will be developed into a permanent stand at the end of the season, but now it looks like it is solely for away fans.

All thanks to Pattaya.

We had played 11 home games with the fans next to each other without even a hint of trouble until the 'rocking dolphins' showed up.

Any idea if the actual offenders were punished? Or is this another case of make everyone suffer thanks to the actions of a few?

[the_englishman]

And BG fans are certainly no trouble. They were very honorable on Sunday, their allocation sold out way before Eka's but the excess BG fans simply stayed around the pitch and did not try to come in the home end.

They also did their homework; instead of the usual swapping of scarves or shirts, they gave the home fans a big bottle of beer!!

I did an interview with some BG fans before the game. However, I'd just realised I'd lost my ATM card (I've since found it) so I was distracted. They asked me to give a message to BG man so I said "Good to see you again but I hope we beat you today!". Obviously that was before I realised Andy wasn't there :-)

[BKK73]

Due to the Moronic behaviour of the Pattaya fans in our last home game, we have been told to separate the fans further in case of any more trouble. This means away fans now have the temporary North stand (capacity 800).

It makes sense. It will keep the fans further apart from each other and there is less chance of bottles being thrown over the big fence from behind the goal. The only downside for away fans now is that if it rains they'll get soaked. I guess they can thank Pattaya for that.

[BangkokGlassBunny]

Due to the Moronic behaviour of the Pattaya fans in our last home game, we have been told to separate the fans further in case of any more trouble. This means away fans now have the temporary North stand (capacity 800).

It remains to be seen what will happen now with Chonburi fans in the next match, because of the volume they will bring, they would have been given that stand anyway in addition to the usual away section (capacity 400).

It possibly means that the likes of Chonburi and Buriram PEA will be given a smaller allocation of tickets now.

All thanks to Pattaya.

This probably also effects the future stadium plans as the north stand will be developed into a permanent stand at the end of the season, but now it looks like it is solely for away fans.

All thanks to Pattaya.

We had played 11 home games with the fans next to each other without even a hint of trouble until the 'rocking dolphins' showed up.

Any idea if the actual offenders were punished? Or is this another case of make everyone suffer thanks to the actions of a few?

No idea about individuals but Pattaya were fined a paltry ฿5,000 and so were we for failing to control their fans.

Figure that one out.

It is logistically better to have all the fans in the north stand, but it's not fair on the away teams such as MTU, Chonburi, PEA & Sisaket and probably Thai Port who bring more than 800.

The other teams don't usually bring more than a few hundred so it doesn't really have an effect on them.

On the plus side, the visitors should have a great view of a full Warren Stand in all it's glory

Anyway, hopefully when the permanent stand is built it will have a higher capacity for the away fans.

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Also, just found out this weekend's Osot match has been moved to the following Wednesday meaning I can't go now  

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And, I cannot confirm this, but I hear Moussa Sylla has been called up to the Guinea National team for the first time...

[BangkokGlassBunny]

Oh, and if anyone wants to watch the advance screening of 'BG MAN - THE MOVIE' : You can here :

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150247877040467&ref=mf

Coming to a cinema near you soon 

[lokomotive]

Due to the Moronic behaviour of the Pattaya fans in our last home game, we have been told to separate the fans further in case of any more trouble. This means away fans now have the temporary North stand (capacity 800).

It makes sense. It will keep the fans further apart from each other and there is less chance of bottles being thrown over the big fence from behind the goal. The only downside for away fans now is that if it rains they'll get soaked. I guess they can thank Pattaya for that.

Doensn't count for me as an argument. Cose most of the Fans in the TPL don't have a roof over their heads.

[lokomotive]

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Also, just found out this weekend's Osot match has been moved to the following Wednesday meaning I can't go now 

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The other matches moved as well.

[BKK_Mackem]

Although home fans in the North Stand may disagree, I think it is a wise move to put the away fans behind that goal to avoid potential confrontations in the future. With draught Leo beer flowing it is inevitable that there will be further problems in the future.

Anyway, it will help to fill up the South Stand's third tier which has been far from full in the two games I saw there.

What time is the kick-off at Osotspa Saraburi next Wednesday? Not much good to anyone who has a job in Bangkok/Pathum Thani. So that will knock a good 500 or so off the gate.

 

[BKK73]

Due to the Moronic behaviour of the Pattaya fans in our last home game, we have been told to separate the fans further in case of any more trouble. This means away fans now have the temporary North stand (capacity 800).

It makes sense. It will keep the fans further apart from each other and there is less chance of bottles being thrown over the big fence from behind the goal. The only downside for away fans now is that if it rains they'll get soaked. I guess they can thank Pattaya for that.

Doensn't count for me as an argument. Cose most of the Fans in the TPL don't have a roof over their heads.

That's true lokomotive,  but given the choice of getting wet or staying dry, I'm sure most would choose the latter.

[the_englishman]

And BG fans are certainly no trouble. They were very honorable on Sunday, their allocation sold out way before Eka's but the excess BG fans simply stayed around the pitch and did not try to come in the home end.

They also did their homework; instead of the usual swapping of scarves or shirts, they gave the home fans a big bottle of beer!!

I did an interview with some BG fans before the game. However, I'd just realised I'd lost my ATM card (I've since found it) so I was distracted. They asked me to give a message to BG man so I said "Good to see you again but I hope we beat you today!". Obviously that was before I realised Andy wasn't there :-)

Here it is, but the audio is disabled by youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfQQ_XvAw9E

[BangkokGlassBunny]

And BG fans are certainly no trouble. They were very honorable on Sunday, their allocation sold out way before Eka's but the excess BG fans simply stayed around the pitch and did not try to come in the home end.

They also did their homework; instead of the usual swapping of scarves or shirts, they gave the home fans a big bottle of beer!!

I did an interview with some BG fans before the game. However, I'd just realised I'd lost my ATM card (I've since found it) so I was distracted. They asked me to give a message to BG man so I said "Good to see you again but I hope we beat you today!". Obviously that was before I realised Andy wasn't there :-)

Here it is, but the audio is disabled by youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfQQ_XvAw9E

I see you met the 'BG Punk' guys. They do great vids. I've added their vids to my website.

Check out 'Tape 3'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia27vHi8NxU&feature=channel

Near the end of the vid, it catches my mate who somehow convinced security at BG he was a player and they let him into the changing rooms. He then exited with the players carrying Paul Ekollo's bag and signing autographs to fans who thought he was a player..

He was very drunk, obviously, but the players found it very funny.

It's a shame youtube have disabled the audio cos it always has good music.

Anyway, nice one Greg, but shame I couldn't hear your message.

[BKK_Mackem]

Anticipating a smaller crowd at the Leo tonight I followed up some KFC chicken wings with 2 pints of Leo before kick-off and made my way into the R1 zone where all the noise, chanting and singing (?!?!) usually takes place instead of my usual safe haven of the previous 2 games ... the third tier. Thankfully I was ignored and allowed to sup my beer in peace prior to kick-off.

Around 7pm the atmosphere kicked off - not as intense as recent league games - but not bad for a midweek league cup game which was more or less decided in the first leg.

BG man and the rabbit girls went through their customary pre-match rituals before taking up their positions behind the goal on a glorious September evening. What a joy to be there!

I can't remember if BG scored 1 or 2 in the first half, but they did go in deservedly ahead at half-time. Cheering, chanting, punching the air and making a wally of yourself is great fun, but you do tend to miss the most important parts of the game!

Went downstairs at half-time for the third pint and had a chat with the very amicable Mr. Byrne Sr. I learned that Sunderland should have signed Michael Byrne instead of Andy Welsh a few years ago. Andy Welsh was the new Kieron Brady, who was the new ... mmmm ... new sensation, so Michael Byrne should have been playing in red and white instead of Andy 'big gut' Reid or other names that have graced/discraced the red and white stripes of Sunderland! It's not too late Michael ... we need you this season!

The rain arrived just as the the last of the Leo was dripping into the polystyrene cup/glass/mug/pot ... so it was only 'the insane' who took to the terraces for the second half ... which was in fact the majority of the BG fans.

More cheering, chanting, missing goals and silly dancing followed upto and after the final whistle. Somewhere in between this, BG scored some more goals and ended up winning 4-0. All in all a fun evening, despite the longish journey to/from the game.

They say that if you live in Bangkok, you are Bangkok United. Well, they're wrong! If you live in Bangkok, Pathum Thani or anywhere within an hour's drive of the Leo Stadium, get yourself there ... the fans are great, the football's not bad and you'll have a great time!

Cheers!

[BangkokGlassBunny]

Anticipating a smaller crowd at the Leo tonight I followed up some KFC chicken wings with 2 pints of Leo before kick-off and made my way into the R1 zone where all the noise, chanting and singing (?!?!) usually takes place instead of my usual safe haven of the previous 2 games ... the third tier. Thankfully I was ignored and allowed to sup my beer in peace prior to kick-off.

Around 7pm the atmosphere kicked off - not as intense as recent league games - but not bad for a midweek league cup game which was more or less decided in the first leg.

BG man and the rabbit girls went through their customary pre-match rituals before taking up their positions behind the goal on a glorious September evening. What a joy to be there!

I can't remember if BG scored 1 or 2 in the first half, but they did go in deservedly ahead at half-time. Cheering, chanting, punching the air and making a wally of yourself is great fun, but you do tend to miss the most important parts of the game!

Went downstairs at half-time for the third pint and had a chat with the very amicable Mr. Byrne Sr. I learned that Sunderland should have signed Michael Byrne instead of Andy Welsh a few years ago. Andy Welsh was the new Kieron Brady, who was the new ... mmmm ... new sensation, so Michael Byrne should have been playing in red and white instead of Andy 'big gut' Reid or other names that have graced/discraced the red and white stripes of Sunderland! It's not too late Michael ... we need you this season!

The rain arrived just as the the last of the Leo was dripping into the polystyrene cup/glass/mug/pot ... so it was only 'the insane' who took to the terraces for the second half ... which was in fact the majority of the BG fans.

More cheering, chanting, missing goals and silly dancing followed upto and after the final whistle. Somewhere in between this, BG scored some more goals and ended up winning 4-0. All in all a fun evening, despite the longish journey to/from the game.

They say that if you live in Bangkok, you are Bangkok United. Well, they're wrong! If you live in Bangkok, Pathum Thani or anywhere within an hour's drive of the Leo Stadium, get yourself there ... the fans are great, the football's not bad and you'll have a great time!

Cheers!

Sorry I missed you. My wife said the 2nd half was loads of fun, unfortunately I saw the second half from the dryness of the vip section cos they didn't want us to get wet.
But the way the different sections were bouncing the chants from one section to another sounded really cool from where I was.

Are you still saying 'you don't support a team yet?'

I'll let you know about the plans for Sisaket when they are posted, if you're still up for it.

[the_englishman]

Well the home game was Nonthaburi's 'Alamo'. A draw would have been a great moral victory. They so nearly made it, too. Still they can take heart from their performances despite the results and Bg can take heart that they played well and still have a trophy to aim for.

[BKK_Mackem]

Anticipating a smaller crowd at the Leo tonight I followed up some KFC chicken wings with 2 pints of Leo before kick-off and made my way into the R1 zone where all the noise, chanting and singing (?!?!) usually takes place instead of my usual safe haven of the previous 2 games ... the third tier. Thankfully I was ignored and allowed to sup my beer in peace prior to kick-off.

Around 7pm the atmosphere kicked off - not as intense as recent league games - but not bad for a midweek league cup game which was more or less decided in the first leg.

BG man and the rabbit girls went through their customary pre-match rituals before taking up their positions behind the goal on a glorious September evening. What a joy to be there!

I can't remember if BG scored 1 or 2 in the first half, but they did go in deservedly ahead at half-time. Cheering, chanting, punching the air and making a wally of yourself is great fun, but you do tend to miss the most important parts of the game!

Went downstairs at half-time for the third pint and had a chat with the very amicable Mr. Byrne Sr. I learned that Sunderland should have signed Michael Byrne instead of Andy Welsh a few years ago. Andy Welsh was the new Kieron Brady, who was the new ... mmmm ... new sensation, so Michael Byrne should have been playing in red and white instead of Andy 'big gut' Reid or other names that have graced/discraced the red and white stripes of Sunderland! It's not too late Michael ... we need you this season!

The rain arrived just as the the last of the Leo was dripping into the polystyrene cup/glass/mug/pot ... so it was only 'the insane' who took to the terraces for the second half ... which was in fact the majority of the BG fans.

More cheering, chanting, missing goals and silly dancing followed upto and after the final whistle. Somewhere in between this, BG scored some more goals and ended up winning 4-0. All in all a fun evening, despite the longish journey to/from the game.

They say that if you live in Bangkok, you are Bangkok United. Well, they're wrong! If you live in Bangkok, Pathum Thani or anywhere within an hour's drive of the Leo Stadium, get yourself there ... the fans are great, the football's not bad and you'll have a great time!

Cheers!

Sorry I missed you. My wife said the 2nd half was loads of fun, unfortunately I saw the second half from the dryness of the vip section cos they didn't want us to get wet.
But the way the different sections were bouncing the chants from one section to another sounded really cool from where I was.

Are you still saying 'you don't support a team yet?'

I'll let you know about the plans for Sisaket when they are posted, if you're still up for it.

I think BG man behaved very sensibly in moving to the VIP section. Wouldn't blame anyone in the slightest for making that extremely wise move, especially BG man who would have faced one heck of an effort trying to get out of that costume if it had been soaked to the skin!

The rain seemed to thin out the numbers of hardy souls standing behind the goal ... clearly those with brains had either paid for seats in the covered sections or hid beneath the concrete entrances to the terraces. If I had not had a couple of beers I would probably not have stood there in the pouring rain, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Of course, once you're wet, you might as well swing your shirt around your head and do other daft things ... which are all the more ridiculous when you are 39 years old. Oh well!

If you'd asked me about a month ago would it be worth making a 60km round trip in the middle of the week to watch a couple of Thai teams play in the early stages of Thailand's equivalent of the Mickey Mouse Cup, then I would most definitely have said no. But last night was fun and so worth the effort.

Would I class myself as a BG supporter now? I don't know ... I've only been to 3 games ... but for sure it beats sitting around home or walking around shopping malls. As I've said before the environment is friendly and you're made to feel welcome as long as you don't charge in like a bull in a china shop.

After last night's fun and games with the BG 'choir' the songs/chants are beginning to make more sense now. That for me is half the fun of attending football as a spectator. Perhaps that's why the Thai Premier League appeals to me now. I'm sorry to say that you wouldn't have caught me watching a game 5 years ago when even the best supported teams would have mustered more than a handful of bored, confused and disillusioned souls.

I agree with you about the effectiveness of the different sections bouncing the chants from one section to another last night. I couldn't detect this so much in the previous 2 home games I went to ... but that might have been because I was stood on the third tier. It's something I've seen at the Muangthong games and have to say it's good to see different areas of the ground getting involved. Many grounds in England have a noisy section, but all too many other sections that are reminiscent of a library or an after school detention room.

One question I would like to ask you, is did you have a hand in getting some of the chants going? I just wondered as I noticed that more than half were in English ... so I am guessing someone must have pushed them at the beginning. Have you been giving English chanting lessons in your spare time???

Cheers!
 

[BangkokGlassBunny]

One question I would like to ask you, is did you have a hand in getting some of the chants going? I just wondered as I noticed that more than half were in English ... so I am guessing someone must have pushed them at the beginning. Have you been giving English chanting lessons in your spare time???

Cheers!
 

Does that answer your question.

Actually I am only responsible for 2 but I spent many an embarrassing moment 'singing' songs to a mass of blank faces until they finally got it 

[BKK_Mackem]

One question I would like to ask you, is did you have a hand in getting some of the chants going? I just wondered as I noticed that more than half were in English ... so I am guessing someone must have pushed them at the beginning. Have you been giving English chanting lessons in your spare time???

Cheers!
 

Does that answer your question.

Actually I am only responsible for 2 but I spent many an embarrassing moment 'singing' songs to a mass of blank faces until they finally got it 

I've seen that photo before so I thought you must be 'responsible'.

I was gonna pull some of them up on 'live Pathum' and explain that the preposition 'in' was required to make it grammatically correct, but decided not to bother!

Anyway, good on you for getting them going. I thought about starting up 'Ha'way the lads!' bouncing backwards and forwards between the stands, but I'm absolutely sure it would have failed and led to total confusion.

I did yell a few things in Thai about the referee's assistant needing to wear glasses. Judging from the stares and giggles I got, perhaps some of the terrace humour from back home is considered a bit odd here.

One encouraging thing at the Thai football matches I've watched is that the fans get behind their team, rather than expend all their energy slagging off the other team. That's certainly a refreshing change. I don't think it would have helped in any way last night if the BG fans had yelled abuse at the 12-15 brave souls who travelled from Nonthaburi. Great to see them joining in the circle of madness spinning around the drums outside the ground after the game.

By the way, do you know if it's still possible to find the old BG shirt (with Leo written in Thai) anywhere? I haven't bothered buying the new (current) shirt as I'm not keen on all the advertising and general layout of the shirt. The old shirt looks more like a proper 'footy' shirt. Probably no longer in stock, but thought I'd ask.