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« Reply #201 on: May 11, 2009, 02:57:17 PM » |
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« Reply #202 on: May 11, 2009, 02:58:42 PM » |
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I saw Zigo stood outside during the havy rain as same as his players. It was impressed me so much.
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« Reply #203 on: May 11, 2009, 04:37:05 PM » |
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« Reply #204 on: May 11, 2009, 06:02:21 PM » |
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Slightly off subject, but has Jadet Meelap now coaching Thai Airways?
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« Reply #205 on: May 15, 2009, 11:45:34 AM » |
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« Reply #206 on: May 15, 2009, 12:20:22 PM » |
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seem TTM and Chonburi this Sat match will be postponed . I'm checking for confirmation.
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« Reply #207 on: May 15, 2009, 01:11:53 PM » |
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confirmed and anounced in FAT web site the match is postponed due to the feild is in bad condition.
Most of Chonburi fans will go to see game in Pattaya instead.
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« Reply #208 on: May 18, 2009, 10:32:11 AM » |
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Disgraceful scenes at the end of Thai Port v Samut Songkhram. The Songkhram coach says two Port players should have been sent-off. Well, half a dozen of his players should have been sent-off after the final whistle for shoving and jostling the referee.
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« Reply #209 on: May 18, 2009, 10:42:53 AM » |
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Disgraceful scenes at the end of Thai Port v Samut Songkhram. The Songkhram coach says two Port players should have been sent-off. Well, half a dozen of his players should have been sent-off after the final whistle for shoving and jostling the referee.
I wasn't very impressed with Samut Songkhram's tactics at SriRacha a couple of weeks ago. They also "tried it on" against Chonburi last week so I have no sympathy. How long have we been saying that this sort of behaviour is the worst thing about Thai football? Players, coaches and clubs need to get their own act in order before blaming the refs for everything!! I'd love to be able to post my dad's comments on the Thai playing acting, time wasting methods employed by a lot (most?) Thai teams but this is a family site. |
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« Reply #210 on: May 18, 2009, 11:03:34 AM » |
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FAT need to start backing their referees. If I was a Thai referee at the moment then I would feel that everyone was against me. The worst part is when the players abuse the ref even when he's made a perfectly reasonable decision. Going mad at the ref when he's had a shocker is one thing, but trying to intimidate him when he's making fair decisions is out of order, but it's something I see every week.
I'm going to shoehorn Korat into this thread! No Korat player has been sent-off since the 2007 season. A shining example in every way!
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« Reply #211 on: May 24, 2009, 08:33:30 PM » |
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Chonburi 3 Nakorn Pathom 0
An excellent result. Three more points and three more goals. BKK Glass only drew so it's been a good day so far.
First half we looked very comfortable. Kone scored a well worked goal, we had another disallowed and a strong claim for a penalty turned down.
NP played some neat and tidy football at times but, apart from a cross/shot that hit the top of the bar, never really threatened.
Chonburi started the second half fantastically. A lovely solo goal by Pipob (he's sure got his confidence back after his two goals during the week) early on looked like the signal for the floodgates to open. During the next 15 to 20 minutes we played some brilliant football and a big win seemed certain.
However, the visitors worked hard to get themselves back into the game and, but for some woeful finishing, could have nicked an unlikely point.
Thankfully, Maruyama Yoshiaki headed home an Arthit corner (one of about 15 we had in the match) and the collective relief was the cue for the celebrations to begin.
The only downside to the day was a serious injury to Suree who was taken to hospital midway through the first half. I don't have any news at the moment but I hope he's OK.
The crowd was announced as 4,500 - I would have put the figure a little higher - and there was a good atmosphere. I'd say about 50 fans had made the trip from NP.
Stretcher count - Chonburi 2 Nakorn Pathom 1 And that includes the Suree injury which was a genuine case of a stretcher being needed.
Ref Watch - He started off well but seemed to get more decisions wrong as the game went on. He certainly wasn't a "Homer" but thankfully I don't think he had that much of an influence on the result.
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« Reply #212 on: May 25, 2009, 11:01:21 AM » |
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Korat 3-3 Mukdahan
I finally get to a game and we drop points at home for the first time this season! A lot of credit to Mukdahan though who played an open game throughout. I was worried that they would just put ten men behind the ball all match and try to hold out for a draw but I guess they figured they would go for broke and play their normal game rather than put themselves under 90 minutes of attacking pressure. It was 0-0 at half-time. Korat were clearly the better side but were struggling to create clear-cut chances and there was some sloppiness in defence and a few too many stray passes. Mukdahan took the lead within thirty seconds of the restart and Korat had been woken from their slumbers.
Now I was really worried that Mukdahan would play negatively: 1-0 up away from home against the league leaders is a typical breeding ground for feigning injury, time-wasting etc but there was none of that which was pleasing.
Soon after the Mukdahan opener, Korat got back on terms and then took the lead soon after that. Two goals in a three minute spell. Most people in the stadium would have thought that Korat would go on and finish Mukdahan off but they came back and a great individual goal was scored as the Mukdahan attacker wove his way into the area and drilled the ball home.
Well, Mukdahan made it to eighty minutes playing fairly but they just couldn't help themselves. Four of their players feigned injury in the final ten minutes. In one instance two players were simultaneously faking! The stretcher bearers ran to one prone player but he soon got up so they then ran to the other prone player but he got up too!
Korat re-took the lead towards the end of normal time (3-2) and I must confess to hypocrisy because when a Korat player pretended to be injured I, along with many other fans, gave a mighty cheer as the Mukdahan players reaped what they had sown.
But I'm afraid the old saying that 'cheats never prosper' didn't ring true last night. Because of all the Mukdahan fakery there was seven minutes of 'injury' time and in about the fifth or sixth minute of added-on time Mukdahan scored their equaliser.
A draw was probably a fair result though and plenty of entertainment for 40 baht! We're now four points clear but this could be a very helpful result for us as it should ward off any further complacency. I fully expect Korat to return to winning ways when they host Surin next Sunday.
After much publicity and promotion for the past two weeks, yesterday's attendance topped the 1,000 mark. Compare that with the 258 who turned up for the last home game.
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« Reply #214 on: May 25, 2009, 11:05:32 AM » |
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An excellent result. Three more points and three more goals. BKK Glass only drew so it's been a good day so far.
First half we looked very comfortable. Kone scored a well worked goal, we had another disallowed and a strong claim for a penalty turned down.
NP played some neat and tidy football at times but, apart from a cross/shot that hit the top of the bar, never really threatened.
Chonburi started the second half fantastically. A lovely solo goal by Pipob (he's sure got his confidence back after his two goals during the week) early on looked like the signal for the floodgates to open. During the next 15 to 20 minutes we played some brilliant football and a big win seemed certain.
However, the visitors worked hard to get themselves back into the game and, but for some woeful finishing, could have nicked an unlikely point.
Thankfully, Maruyama Yoshiaki headed home an Arthit corner (one of about 15 we had in the match) and the collective relief was the cue for the celebrations to begin.
The only downside to the day was a serious injury to Suree who was taken to hospital midway through the first half. I don't have any news at the moment but I hope he's OK.
The crowd was announced as 4,500 - I would have put the figure a little higher - and there was a good atmosphere. I'd say about 50 fans had made the trip from NP.
Stretcher count - Chonburi 2 Nakorn Pathom 1 And that includes the Suree injury which was a genuine case of a stretcher being needed.
Ref Watch - He started off well but seemed to get more decisions wrong as the game went on. He certainly wasn't a "Homer" but thankfully I don't think he had that much of an influence on the result.
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« Reply #215 on: May 25, 2009, 12:32:04 PM » |
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Coaches comments. Taken from Nigb's excellent thaileaguefootball.com site.
Osotspa 1-0 Pattaya United
Athan Song-ngamsap of Osotspa " It was tiring game. They were some players injured before the game, including Sarayut and Christian, they were so tired. I sent the new ones to play which was good because they had very quick movement. Pattaya is scary. It was worthwhile that we could get 3 points"
Got to agree with that. Some of the sights on Beach Road frighten the beejezus out of me!!
Pansak Ketwatha of Pattaya United " It was fun game. Both teams were good. We had many chances but it was not a good job for Strikers. We knew that it is never easy to play Osotspa. Everybody has done their best. I don't know what to say about the referees. It's useless to say. All teams has improved themselves but the referee has not. There were many mistakes on judgement."
Don't worry, I'm sure that you had you had your video camera handy. I wonder if we'll see another ref struck off the list? And it's nice to see the P*ttaya strikers doing the business again ; )
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« Reply #216 on: May 25, 2009, 12:39:43 PM » |
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Han Hamser of Bangkok Glass: "I've never seen such a terrible referee since the start of the Thai League."
Diddums, you dropped some points so blame the referee!
Fake club, fake fans, f*ck off!
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Han Hamser of Bagkok Glass: "I've never seen such a terrible referee since the start of the Thai League."
Diddums, you dropped some points so blame the referee!
Fake club, fake fans, f*ck off!
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« Reply #218 on: May 28, 2009, 07:16:22 PM » |
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From www.thaileaguefootball.com"Chonburi v Muang Thong United has been moved to Nong Prue Stadium, Pattaya due to unfit pitch conditions at Sirindhorn Stadium. The match will start at 6pm this Saturday." If this is true, then I'm astounded. After years of getting it right on and off the pitch for years, I feel my club have screwed up big time here. I was really looking forward to this match. It had a lot of promise. Two good teams, a big crowd - including a large away following - and the chance to meet up with a few fans from MTUFC. Now we have to travel to a joke of a "stadium" and play on a pitch that surely can't be any better than the one at Srinthorn. Feel free to add me to "Whingers of the Week", Vinnie but I'm really hacked off about this. : ( |
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« Reply #219 on: May 28, 2009, 10:34:36 PM » |
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« Reply #220 on: May 29, 2009, 08:47:34 AM » |
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« Reply #221 on: May 31, 2009, 07:07:17 PM » |
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Chonburi 2 Muang Thong Utd 5
A thoroughly deserved victory for the visitors. I thought they played some great football at times. Even when we went two up I didn't feel comfortable.
I posted on here last season that they were one of the best teams I've seen in the Thai Leagues and they underlined that today. Can they maintain it? Well if this reult doesn't give them the confidence that they need to launch a serious bid for the title I don't know what will.
I felt our, normally solid, defence looked a little shaky today and our marking at set pieces was non existent. No excuses though the better team won and, if I'm being honest, the final score didn't flatter them.
I hope that this doesn't sound like sour grapes but up until MTUFC went in front neither physio had been on the pitch. However, as soon as they took the lead, the Utd players were going down easier and more often than some of the local working girls. Why? They were easily the better side on the day and didn't need to do this. It took a bit of the gloss off for me.
A shame really but well done, Muang Thong.
Credit too to the visiting fans. About 3/400 (less than I was expecting but still a good turnout) kept up a barrage of noise from start to finish (and even after the final whistle). Even when their team were behind they kept singing. I've always been slightly suspicious of orchestrated chanting accompanied by choreographed moves, especially when everyone is dressed exactly the same, but it was an impressive sight.
At least other results went our way so it hasn't done too much damage. I fully expect us to get 9 points from our next three games. And I don't envy Jula Utd. They'll certainly feel the full force of the backlash on Saturday!
One final thing. As I was leaving the ground in the dark, via the muddy car park cold, wet and disappointed I experienced a strange, warm glow. I'd suddenly been transported back to a time when I would trudge away from Boundary Park with similar feelings on a regular basis. I was reminded what it's like to be a football fan : )
Stretcher count : (before MT took the lead) Chonburi 0 Muang Thong 0
(after MT took the lead) Chonburi 0 Muang Thong 4 + 6 visits from the trainer
Ref watch : I thought he had a good game. One of the better refs I've seen.
PS We've now lost 4 home games in competitive matches in the last two seasons and each one has been on a different ground. Surely a record?
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« Reply #222 on: June 01, 2009, 12:13:30 AM » |
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I always feel that these type of results against your title rivals, are kind of freak results and probably much easier to accept rather than a 1-0 loss for example.
Surprised to see how many goals Chonburi have conceded this year comapred to last years full season - but then 5 goals would put a big dent into anyone's record.
But there is still along way to go.
Chonburi losing two so far, is this there bad patch? If so, it's not bad to still be in contention.
Bangkok Glass haven't been defeated yet, but i can't see them going through a whole season without one, so when the first comes, we may see a wobble. Same for Muang, how can they hold it together when the pressure weeks come together?
It looks liek a 3 horse title race, Osotsapa could ahve a shout, but seem inconsistent but no doubt will have a big say in things.
And the title holders PEA, deeply struggling with 2 wins in 12, not what title holders should be doing.
Be interested to hear any thoughts on Sriracha down at the bottom, is this one step to far for them? Can they pull themselves out of danger?
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And more importantly, if they'll all be accomodated safely. Incidentally, this will be the 7th ground at which I've seen Chonburi play a "home" match. A big bottle of Chang to anyone who can name the other 6.Aaah, back online after some connection problems in Korat. Here goes... 1. Sirindhorn 2. Chonburi Stadium 3. Bang Phra ground 4. Supachalasai 5. Rajamangala 6...I'm struggling... Have you ever played at Thammasat Uni' Stadium?! |
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« Reply #224 on: June 01, 2009, 03:53:20 PM » |
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And more importantly, if they'll all be accomodated safely. Incidentally, this will be the 7th ground at which I've seen Chonburi play a "home" match. A big bottle of Chang to anyone who can name the other 6.Aaah, back online after some connection problems in Korat. Here goes... 1. Sirindhorn 2. Chonburi Stadium 3. Bang Phra ground 4. Supachalasai 5. Rajamangala 6...I'm struggling... Have you ever played at Thammasat Uni' Stadium?! 1. Correct 2. Correct 3. Correct 4. Correct 5. Incorrect 6. No 5 & 6 are both a bit closer to home. |
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« Reply #226 on: June 04, 2009, 03:03:11 PM » |
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Replying to druryfire's earlier post. My answers are in red.
I always feel that these type of results against your title rivals, are kind of freak results and probably much easier to accept rather than a 1-0 loss for example.
Surprised to see how many goals Chonburi have conceded this year comapred to last years full season - but then 5 goals would put a big dent into anyone's record.
10 have come in three games - BKK Glass 3, PEA 2 & MTUFC 5 and two of those ended in defeat.
But there is still along way to go.
Chonburi losing two so far, is this there bad patch? If so, it's not bad to still be in contention.
It's actually better than last season when we drew far too many games. We lost 5 games in the season we won the league so we can still afford a couple more defeats. As long as we keep winning.
Bangkok Glass haven't been defeated yet, but i can't see them going through a whole season without one, so when the first comes, we may see a wobble. Same for Muang, how can they hold it together when the pressure weeks come together?
Not surprisingly, these two have been the best teams I've seen this year. However, do they have the staying power? Of the two I'd say MTUFC are the better equipped to deal with the pressures of chasing a league title.
It looks liek a 3 horse title race, Osotsapa could ahve a shout, but seem inconsistent but no doubt will have a big say in things.
A shock defeat at the weekend - the pitch probably played some part in it - but, I agree that they lack consistency.
And the title holders PEA, deeply struggling with 2 wins in 12, not what title holders should be doing.
It's a lot harder to retain a title. Chonburi found this out last year when teams completely changed thei tactics against us. PEA's pre season off the field problems couldn't have helped and their disappointing AFC CL/Cup campaign(s) will have been a blow to their confidence.
Be interested to hear any thoughts on Sriracha down at the bottom, is this one step to far for them? Can they pull themselves out of danger?
Sadly, I think my second team is doomed. I knew it would be a struggle for them. Hopefully, they won't suffer too many heavy defeats and they can have a good season next year. There have been signs that they are getting a few things right just recently but I'm afraid it's too late.
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Ad, thanks for this info. In the Germany wiki discussed about Emser a lot. And actually he was writing his own arcticle in the german wiki. The article was written via IP. But I (we) know to which place the IP belongs  Anyway it looks like he is making himself better and more important than he realy was in terms of tootball. Shark, have you heard something why BK Glass replaced him? I mean who is replacing a coach with such a start? |
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Chula Utd 1 Chonburi 1 If the residents of central Bangkok were troubled by a bad smell around late afternoon on Saturday, it must have been the stink created by the first half of this match. It was a shocker!! Chula are a poor, poor team and, on this occasion, Chonburi were worse. The visitors started nervously, suggesting that the 5 goal battering they suffered last week had done more than just damage their goal difference. Confidence looked in short supply as passes went astray, players were constantly caught in possession and nobody could control the ball. This, coupled with an incompetent home team, produced the worst 45 minutes I've seen in 12 years of watching Thai football. It was so bad that a girl on the row in front of me spent most of her time reading a book and I was wishing that I hadn't left my copy of The Kenneth Williams Diaries on the bus (a great read, by the way). The only thing that really held my interest was the chubbiness of the home team's number 16. Now, I admit that I'm carrying a few extra pounds but this lad looked more like a darts player than a professional footballer. I don't know if Zico is in the habit of throwing tea cups or has perfected the hairdryer treatment but Chonburi came out for the second period looking a lot more purposeful. The players were on the pitch lined up a good five minutes before their hosts appeared for the re-start. With Adul, a late first half substitute, pulling the strings (why wasn't he on from the start?!!) Chonburi took a grip of the game. Even though they were still far from their best they dominated the second period. I haven't been able to turn my neck to the right for the last 18 hours as it was permanently locked to the left between 5:00pm and 6:00pm yesterday. The Sharks thought they had the equaliser when the ball was nodded in from a right wing corner but the linesman's flag was up and the effort was ruled out for either a Chonburi player's sock being rolled down or the official was merely waving at a friend on the far side. In spite of this set back the Sharks kept pressing and deservedly scored the goal which brought them level. Kone netting from close range. It looked certain that Chonburi would go on and win it from here, with the coach throwing on strikers Anderson and debut boy Da Silva, but Chula held out for a valuable point. They even managed to have a shot!! When the final whistle blew I comforted myself by reflecting that Chonburi can't play any worse than this and that Chula probably can't play any better. A small crumb of comfort. After the match I met up with Nigb from www.thaileaguefootball.com. He'd only arrived 5 minutes before the break therefore missing the first half. Lucky guy! Stretcher count Chula 3 Chonburi 1 Ref watch He didn't really have that much to do. He was consistent - he booked a Chonburi player for not retreating 10 yards at a corner and later booked a Chuls player for the same offence at a free kick. One criticism, only 3 minutes time added on? There was a lengthy stoppage, almost 5 minutes on my watch, for a serious injury to a home player and the usual rash of substitutions. Not a whinge, Vinnie, just an observation ; ) |
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« Reply #233 on: June 08, 2009, 10:59:51 AM » |
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the move to Nong Prue has been confirmed on a number posts. It seems crazy, they are still claiming that approx 8000 fans will show up, I wonder if they will all be able to see the game.
And more importantly, if they'll all be accomodated safely. Incidentally, this will be the 7th ground at which I've seen Chonburi play a "home" match. A big bottle of Chang to anyone who can name the other 6.Aaah, back online after some connection problems in Korat. Here goes... 1. Sirindhorn 2. Chonburi Stadium 3. Bang Phra ground 4. Supachalasai 5. Rajamangala 6...I'm struggling... Have you ever played at Thammasat Uni' Stadium?! 1. Correct 2. Correct 3. Correct 4. Correct 5. Incorrect 6. No 5 & 6 are both a bit closer to home. 5. BEC's Nong Jork ground? Did you play there in an edition of the Queen's Cup? 6. Don't know...Thai-Japanese Stadium? Total guess. |
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« Reply #234 on: June 08, 2009, 11:09:01 AM » |
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the move to Nong Prue has been confirmed on a number posts. It seems crazy, they are still claiming that approx 8000 fans will show up, I wonder if they will all be able to see the game.
And more importantly, if they'll all be accomodated safely. Incidentally, this will be the 7th ground at which I've seen Chonburi play a "home" match. A big bottle of Chang to anyone who can name the other 6.Aaah, back online after some connection problems in Korat. Here goes... 1. Sirindhorn 2. Chonburi Stadium 3. Bang Phra ground 4. Supachalasai 5. Rajamangala 6...I'm struggling... Have you ever played at Thammasat Uni' Stadium?! 1. Correct 2. Correct 3. Correct 4. Correct 5. Incorrect 6. No 5 & 6 are both a bit closer to home. 5. BEC's Nong Jork ground? Did you play there in an edition of the Queen's Cup? 6. Don't know...Thai-Japanese Stadium? Total guess. Sorry, Vinnie, neither of those are correct. However, I'll have to give you number 5 in your original list after June 23rd. Here are a couple of clues to help you get the other two. They are both a lot nearer than your last two guesses. And, we have used them both already this year. |
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« Reply #235 on: June 08, 2009, 11:18:35 AM » |
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A lot nearer to what? To me?
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« Reply #236 on: June 08, 2009, 11:27:05 AM » |
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A lot nearer to what? To me?
No, to me!!!! We've almost got a Chuckle Brothers thing going on here : ) |
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« Reply #237 on: June 08, 2009, 01:39:24 PM » |
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Sorry, Vinnie, neither of those are correct. However, I'll have to give you number 5 in your original list after June 23rd.
Here are a couple of clues to help you get the other two. They are both a lot nearer than your last two guesses. And, we have used them both already this year.
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So you must have used them for the Queen's Cup? Some minor municipal grounds in Chonburi Province that aren't used week to week?
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« Reply #238 on: June 08, 2009, 01:50:37 PM » |
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Sorry, Vinnie, neither of those are correct. However, I'll have to give you number 5 in your original list after June 23rd.
Here are a couple of clues to help you get the other two. They are both a lot nearer than your last two guesses. And, we have used them both already this year.
So you must have used them for the Queen's Cup? Some minor municipal grounds in Chonburi Province that aren't used week to week? [/quote] Getting warmer! One of the grounds is so minor that it has been used by both PEA and Thai Port Authority as a home ground and the other will go from minor to major in the next few months. |
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« Reply #239 on: June 08, 2009, 03:40:03 PM » |
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Can anyone else help out here?! Just to recap, SRS has seen Chonburi play home matches at seven different locations 1. Chonburi Municipal Stadium 2. Sirindhorn Stadium - Siracha 3. Bang Phra 'Stadium' 4. Supachalassai National Stadium 5. Nong Prue, Pattaya 6.  ? 7. ? |
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« Reply #240 on: June 08, 2009, 03:41:52 PM » |
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Getting warmer! One of the grounds is so minor that it has been used by both PEA and Thai Port Authority as a home ground and the other will go from minor to major in the next few months.
Does that mean you've already used the pitch at your new ground? p.s Korat have used four home grounds since 2007. No chance of you getting all four!! |
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« Reply #241 on: June 08, 2009, 05:12:56 PM » |
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Getting warmer! One of the grounds is so minor that it has been used by both PEA and Thai Port Authority as a home ground and the other will go from minor to major in the next few months.
Does that mean you've already used the pitch at your new ground? Yes p.s Korat have used four home grounds since 2007. No chance of you getting all four!! Suranaree Stadium - Where we won the Pro League title : ) 80th Birthday Stadium Nakorn Ratchasima Sports Stadium Park Chong Stadium |
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« Reply #242 on: June 09, 2009, 10:53:37 AM » |
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Getting warmer! One of the grounds is so minor that it has been used by both PEA and Thai Port Authority as a home ground and the other will go from minor to major in the next few months.
Does that mean you've already used the pitch at your new ground? Yes p.s Korat have used four home grounds since 2007. No chance of you getting all four!! Suranaree Stadium - Where we won the Pro League title : ) 80th Birthday Stadium Nakorn Ratchasima Sports Stadium Park Chong Stadium Since 2007 (that is 2007/2008/2009 seasons) Suranaree Stadium: no 80th Birthday Stadium: yes Nakhon Ratchasima Sports Stadium ( as in Municipal/central stadium?) yes Pak Chong: yes When did you use the new stadium? |
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« Reply #243 on: June 09, 2009, 11:42:14 AM » |
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"When did you use the new stadium?"
A pre-season friendly against Tampines Rovers. It was also used as the venue for the Queen's Cup qualifiers. They started on the rebuilding process at the start of the season.
Is your 4th stadium in Korat?
I'd guess at the university but I think that's wrong.
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« Reply #244 on: June 09, 2009, 12:55:48 PM » |
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4th stadium is in Korat. The answer is buried in wikipedia. We used it this season.
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« Reply #245 on: June 09, 2009, 01:41:59 PM » |
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4th stadium is in Korat. The answer is buried in wikipedia. We used it this season.
I also remember you posting it on one of the messageboards - that's how I got Pak Chong. A good memory : ) I won't cheat and look at Wiki. It will come back to me eventually. |
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« Reply #246 on: June 14, 2009, 12:29:31 PM » |
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Chonburi 2 Navy Rayong 1
It doesn't matter who you are, Brazil, Barcelona or Burton Albion, there are times when you just have to win ugly. And this victory was the illegitimate offspring of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Donatella Versace. Billed as "The East Coast Derby" the match had attracted a sizeable crowd to Srinthorn (officially 4,300) including a fair few from Rayong - that still didn't stop me from attempting to get the Scoreboard Enders to join me in a chorus of "You must have come in a dinghy". A variation on the usual "You must have come in a tuk-tuk"- and expectations were high with both teams needing a good result for very different reasons.
I'd wisely laid off the booze on Friday night so I didn't have any adverse affects when confronted by the Navy's psychedelic patterned shirts but I rather fear that the travelling fans had enjoyed a few flagons of rum on their shortish journey up the motorway. They were a boisterous lot!
The game itself was a scrappy, bad tempered affair which saw a lot of huffing and puffing from the Sailors and Chonburi still unable to find any kind of rhythm or fluency. I can't quite put my finger on why we are struggling so much at the moment. Although it is noticeable that things do pick up when Adul comes on - he was used as a late substitute again yesterday and I'm mystified as why he isn't included from the start.
The only real highlights of the first half were the two goals from Kone. Two headers from two crosses, one from the port side and one from starboard, saw the striker go clear at the top of the goalscoring charts. Kone is a frustrating player. Sometimes he can be really impressive - he singlehandedly destroyed Tampines Rovers in a pre-season friendly - and at other times....Bambi on ice. And, as if to underline this aspect of his game, when he found himself with a clear run on goal midway through the second period, he delayed his shot too long before screwing hopelessly wide. That would have put us three up and sealed the points.
However, the defecit was soon reduced to one goal following the comical awarding of a free kick for a "back pass". A melee just ouside the Chonburi box resulted in a defender booting the ball so high into the air that, even this near to the equator, it came down with snow on it. Kosin gratefully collected the returning orb and prepared to launch a clearance. The referee hesitated for a moment before blowing his whistle and amazingly giving the visitors a golden opportunity to claw themselves back into the game. From the resultant (indirect) free kick it looked to me as if the ball had gone directly into the goal. But I was assured by someone with a better view that it had struck a Chonburi player on the way. I'd still like to see it again.
So, for the final quarter of the game the home fans were reduced to nervous wrecks as a team packed with internationals clung on against their relegation haunted opponents who had been playing with ten men since late in the first half.
Rather embarrassingly, our tactics were reduced to feigning injury and substituting the man furthest from the dug out. I hate this when other teams do it and I was cringeing when we were doing it yesterday. Please, Zico, no more of this. We are better than that.
Still, at the final whistle, the points were secured and our three match run without a win was over. News filtered through that Muang Thong had lost (time for Yamaha to dangle another 2 million baht carrot?) and that SriRacha had beaten PEA (maybe I've written their obituary a little prematurely) so, overall it had been a good day. It certainly wasn't a vintage performance by the Sharks but, being a football fan, I know that a win is a win and the Lloyd-Webber/Versace baby has been warmly welcomed into the busom of our family!!
Stretcher count : Chonburi (an embarrassing) 5 Navy Rayong 1
Ref watch : I'd rather not comment. Equally bad for both teams but the players didn't really help the situation. Lots of niggle and one or two incidents of "handbags".
Overall a match best forgotten but three points thankfully received.
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« Reply #247 on: June 14, 2009, 08:35:40 PM » |
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The Perfect Weekend
Chonburi 2 Navy Rayong 1
PEA 0 SriRacha 2 (sorry, Nigb)
TTM 2 BKK Glass 1 (and they missed a last minute penalty : ) )
P*tt*ya U*d 0 TOT 1
Korat 3 Udon Thani 1
Chonburi have been terrible in the last four games. However, we have just gone top of the TPL thanks to the Plastic Rabbits losing their unbeaten record.
I love football : )
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« Reply #248 on: June 15, 2009, 08:50:21 AM » |
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nice report
i should be at the port v chonburi game saturday along with the chonburi support
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« Reply #249 on: June 15, 2009, 09:03:19 AM » |
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Welcome aboard, Marco.
A great report. There are no worries about me leaving early on Saturday, I've never ever left a match before the final whistle. Although, being a life long Oldham fan there have been plenty of occasions I've felt like it!!
If you agree to supply the jam butties for the match, I'll bring a flask of tea. JC, any chance you can provide the Wagon Wheels?
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