A Thai Football Podcast

On this week's episode of A Thai Football Podcast, Lyle Andrews files his match report from Nakhon Pathom Utd's home defeat against Nakhon Ratchasima; Dale talks to Jenna, Natcha, Danielle and Tanya from Pattaya based women's football club Venus FC, about their contributions on and off the pitch and the inspiring work they do with the under privileged in their local community; plus Futera Utd supporter Blue drops in to explain how a fan run club identifies which players to sign and previews the 24/25 TSP season. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Marco Venus FC Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venusfc23?igsh=c202OXd3Nng5NTA2&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560100292600&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Matt and Remi Jenkins report from Bangkok Utd’s opening day win against Prachuap; Chonburi fan “Tiger” Tim shares his optimism following the Sharks’ excellent start to life in T2; Dale interviews Chantaburi centre back Clyde O’Connell on his career so far and life in Thailand; plus Jim joins us from Brighton to revel in Port’s victory over Rayong and explains how you can enter a fun Thai football competition. FORE!! Theme Tune: ‘Lip Splint’ by American TV Cops Photo: Marco Competition details: Thai league guess up. Shamelessly stolen from the #Jpred of the J League. It's time for the first #Tpred. Guess who will be the Top 3 in T1 and the 3 to go up in T2. Along with the bottom 3 in both divisions. Get a team's exact position its 3 points, elsewhere in the top or bottom 3 and they get you 1. Slight variation in T2 first, second and bottom 3 as above. Little change for third place pick. One point for making top 6. One for placing 3rd and one if they are the playoff winners. It's just for fun and there will be a champion overall and of T1 and T2, so you can enter for just one division, if you wish. Please use teams correct name and only place them in one position. I’ll close entries before the kick off of the first game of Round 2 in T1. As a Thai breaker guess how many league goals the lowest scoring team from the two divisions score in the coming season. Please just add your entry in the following format or as close as possible. T1 1. Buriram 2. BGPU 3. Port 14. Rayong 15. Sukhothai 16. ChiangRai U T2 1. Chonburi 2. Trat 3. Chiang Mai United 16. Kasetsart 17. Chainat Hornbill 18. Samut Prakan City Thai Breaker 22 Reply to the Sandpit Twitter https://x.com/portfcsandpit

On this week's podcast we are joined by Jim Clarke (Port), Matt Jenkins (Bangkok Utd), Russ John (Nakhon Ratchasima) and Gian Chansrichawla (Muang Thong Utd) for a "roundtable" discussion about the current state of Thai football. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Marco

After his controversial choices last year, Ta Lao joins us again to pick his five players to watch in 24/25, shares his predictions for T1 and T2, and tells us about his experiences commentating to the world from the recent BG Pathum Utd v Borussia Dortmund friendly. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Marco

Kevin and Jinny report from the prestigious friendly between BG Pathum Utd and Borussia Dortmund, plus new Phuket Andaman FC president, Russ Horsley, tells Dale what it's like to own a football club and outlines his ambitious plans for the future of The Lobsters. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Marco

Port fan Toby joins us to discuss his team's performances in 2023/24, the club's close season dealings in the transfer market, his hopes for next year, Madam Pang's role at the Football Association of Thailand and her family's involvement at PAT Stadium, how far he'd travel to watch his favourites and shares possibly the most controversial opinion we've ever had on the podcast. Strap in! Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Dale

This week we are joined by Thailand international, Elias Dolah. During the course of our candid conversation we cover his childhood in Sweden, his current life in Bali, a possible career change, brown envelopes, a tough start at Songkhla Utd, why it's harder for southern clubs, playing at PAT Stadium (for and against Port), poor facilities and dangerous stands, representing the national team, how he picks himself up after disappointment, Thai fan culture v Indonesian fan culture, Thai football v Indonesian football, and his plans for the future. With thanks to Dom Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Dale

The tables are turned on this week's podcast, as guest host Gian Chansrichawla interviews Dale about his Thai football journey, Chonburi's demise, his favourite players (and those who didn't realise their potential), the rise of the north-east, the club v country debate, his hypothetical son's career, footballing plumbers, what advice he'd give to Madam Pang, being recognised by a star of the local game and, as they say, so much more! Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Dale

Dale sits down for a candid chat with Swiss born Thailand international, Charyl Chappuis. The two cover his early days, his family, his thoughts on Newin Chidchob and Buriram Utd, ex-players becoming referees, the sacrifices he's made to get to the top, where he goes from here, the book he could have written (!!) and much more. It's a great listen and a fascinating insight into the life of one of the country's most high profile players. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Dale

In the first of our close season specials, Dale sits down with 'Kick Off Corner's' Kevin Narang to discuss falling in and out of love with football, You Tube channels and live watchalongs, picking a team because of their kit, changing allegiance, the Muang Thong Utd/Port rivalry, Buriram Utd's plastic fans, being mean to referees, the Thailand national team, the transfer merry go round, Milos Joskic's dismissal and we discover which two former Thailand head coaches played in a match officiated by Dale's uncle. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Dale

With help from a generous ticket tout, Marco reports from Thailand's "win that felt like a defeat" against Singapore and shares his experiences of attending a national team match at a packed Rajamangala; Gian calls right after the final whistle to reflect on his side's last gasp loss in the League Cup final; the boys pick over the bones of the War Elephant's latest disappointment and - VAR aside - revel in the weekend's domestic double header; and, in keeping with Sunday's action at Thammasat, we experience some late drama of our own. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Marco

Rob, with the assistance of a very special guest, brings us his Roving Report from the Chang U-Champion Cup matches at Kasetsart University and the Semi-Pro League play off final second leg between Dome and Roi Et; Dale recounts the tale of travelling to a match on a fan club bus when the driver had no idea where he was supposed to be going; Jenna, Laura and Val tell us all about Venus FC - a new women's football club based in Pattaya; Marco shares his highlights from the 2023/24 season; and the boys discuss the Thailand national team's performance in China and round up the domestic transfer news. Venus FC social media pages and contact details: Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venusfc23?igsh=c202OXd3Nng5NTA2&utm_source=qr Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560100292600&mibextid=LQQJ4d Email [email protected] Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Marco

On our 50th episode, Marco reports from the TWL fixture between Kasem Bundit University and Chonburi; Rob's Roving Report returns with a trip to Roi Et for the Semi-Pro League final first leg; Neal summarises Ratchaburi's 2023/24 campaign; Lyle pops in for a chat about Nakhon Pathom Utd's season and looks towards the future; Michael joins us from Buriram where he stayed at the Thunder Castle Hotel; Clare shares her thoughts on Chonburi's controversial new club crest; plus Rob and Dale discuss club owners, players not being paid, the role of the Thai FA and the rescheduling of the two domestic cup finals. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Marco

In our bumper end of season special Rob and Dale discuss the farcical scheduling - and rescheduling - of the two domestic cup finals, the controversial disallowed "goal" that has had a huge affect at the bottom of T1, the sackings and resignations at Buriram Utd and Chonburi, Rayong's promotion and three pivotal moments that cost Bangkok Utd the title; Paul Murphy pops by to talk about his new biography of Charyl Chappuis; we have final day match reports from Riza (Ratchaburi 3-0 Prachuap), Lyle (Port 6-0 Nakhon Pathom Utd), and Tim, Val, Clare and Laura (Chonburi 3-2 Trat); Bill summarises Sukhothai's season and looks ahead to a bleak future; plus Gian joins us to grade every club in the top flight. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Dale