In 2023-24 Simon and I started this podcast to cover Chiang Mai FC's season in T2 under new local ownership. As seasons go the year was undiluted soap opera. Coaches were fired, staff not paid, players not paid, suppliers not paid. At the end of the year, with the club in massive debt and the owner in hiding, the club was relegated to T3 for failing to meet licensing requirements.
The club's very existence was in doubt. A deal orchestrated by the Sports Authority of Thailand tried to bring together Brazilian investors with an amateur team and sports academy - Christ FC - based in Mae Rim in the North of Chiang Mai. This partnership would adopt the name of Chiang Mai FC. Half way through the T3 season the Brazilian investors and sponsors have been removed.
In the meantime our podcast has evolved to a broader coverage of Thai Leagues 2 and 3. Phil Williams has joined us and is a very welcome co-presenter. One of the lessons from last year was not to take our Thai football too seriously - a great way to avoid disappointment.
Thank you for listening. If you have any comments or suggestions please let us know.
All the best,
Phil, Simon and Rob
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In 2023-24 Simon and I started this podcast to cover Chiang Mai FC's season in T2 under new local ownership. As seasons go the year was undiluted soap opera. Coaches were fired, staff not paid, players not paid, suppliers not paid. At the end of the year, with the club in massive debt and the owner in hiding, the club was relegated to T3 for failing to meet licensing requirements.
The club's very existence was in doubt. A deal orchestrated by the Sports Authority of Thailand tried to bring together Brazilian investors with an amateur team and sports academy - Christ FC - based in Mae Rim in the North of Chiang Mai. This partnership would adopt the name of Chiang Mai FC. Half way through the T3 season the Brazilian investors and sponsors have been removed.
In the meantime our podcast has evolved to a broader coverage of Thai Leagues 2 and 3. Phil Williams has joined us and is a very welcome co-presenter. One of the lessons from last year was not to take our Thai football too seriously - a great way to avoid disappointment.
Thank you for listening. If you have any comments or suggestions please let us know.
All the best,
Phil, Simon and Rob
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A weekend of unexpected results; some fine goals; goalkeeping from the sublime to the ridiculous; and Phil's first Wally of the week.
Phrae and Khon Kaen United battle out a 1-1 draw. Mahasarakham and Pattani both score injury time goals to salvage a point. Rasisalai win at Nakhon Si.
Just how good are Chainat this season? And Kasetsart?
In T3 Tiago Chulapa opens his account for Fleet with a late winner.
Today's Chang FA Cup qualifying round results for T2 clubs:
Knocked out: 5 T2 teams.
Chanthaburi - lost 2-4 at FC Yala
Bangkok FC - 0 lost on penalties at Nara Utd
Pattaya Utd - lost 0-3 at home to Pattaya City
Chainat - lost on penalties at Customs Utd
Nakhon Si United lost 2-0 at Uttaradit
Through to next round: 5 T2 teams.
Chiang Mai United - won 3-1 at SIngburi Warriors
Nongbua PItchaya - won 6-1 at Futera Utd.
Kasetsart beat Muang Loei on penalties.
Nakhon Pathom beat Chatrakkan City 1-0
Sisaket beat Padriew City 3-2.
4 T2 teams did not enter.
4 T2 teams have a bye to the next round.
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