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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.
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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.
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Rob and Dale, with help from Clinton, Tim and Val, conduct the post mortem on Chonburi FC; we congratulate Buriram Utd on their latest title win, but question their maths; Thai match officials come under scrutiny; the ATFP spotlight shines on the T2 play off final; the boys look ahead to the League Cup semi finals; Steve Dettre drops in to share his love of Subbuteo; and we have an unexpected guest!
Steve Dettre email: president@fistf.com
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Rob's Roving Report comes from the controversial Buriram Utd v Port clash then our two hosts take a forensic look at the visitors' disallowed "winning goal" with the help of a podcast first; a fed up Riza slams the referee and Muang Thong Utd's tactics after the Kirins' win in Ratchaburi; Lyle enjoys his trip to Chiang Rai and wallows in the beauty of Thai football; there's a review of the T2 play offs and praise for Pipob On-Mo; Neal picks apart Rob's revolutionary plan to revive the local game; and a surprise late caller adds his thoughts on Rob's ideas, the introduction of a Thai League draft, Muang Thong Utd's revival and the Coach of the Year candidates. Phew!
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Rob's Roving Report comes from the Thai Women's League 2 match between Sisaket and Burirat Academy; Riza shares his thoughts on Ratchburi v BG Pathum Utd; Lyle watches champions elect Buriram Utd beat his beloved Nakhon Pathom Utd; Bill reveals a rift between the fans and president at Sukhothai that threatens the club's future; Dale has a comprehensive look at what's gone wrong at Chonburi; Jamie gets ready to celebrate another league title at the Thunder Castle and looks forward to doing it in style against Port at the weekend; and Mr Bernard takes inspiration from an unlikely historical source for his revolutionary plan to save Thai domestic football.
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Riza reports from Ratchaburi's League Cup quarter final tie v BG Pathum Utd; Cian Boonpen tells us all about his journey from the Chelsea Academy in England to his new venture in Bangkok; Lyle shares his passion for Nakhon Pathum Utd (and Middlesbrough); Kevin is "live" at the T3 championship final 2nd leg between Bangkok FC and Sisaket Utd; Dale claims credit for the success of clubs from the north east; and Jon tells the tale of his night out in the Thai capital with a former England manager.
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