Mid Season Break - Part 3

Nakhon Pathom
Current Record: PLD: 12, W:4, D:1, L:7, F:8, A:16, GD: -8, PTS: 13

Current Position: 12th

High Point: Victory of PEA, looked set to stand them in good stead for the season and keep them clear above water, but possibly getting pulled back in now.

Low Point: When they get beat, they get beat. When going a goal down, it seems that heads drop and defeat is guaranteed.

The Season So Far: Survived the drop last year by 2 points, this year will again be tight. Key battles and points against Chula and Customs Department. The winners of this little group should stay clear. Can pick up key points such as the victory against PEA, but will need more of these to stay afloat.

Osotsapa M-150
Current Record: PLD: 11, W:4, D:4, L:3, F:9, A:7, GD: +2, PTS: 16

Current Position: 7th

High Point: Defence, as tight as you may possibly see. Only seven goals conceded.

Low Point: At the opposite end of the field, attack, struggling to score, but always worth a point due to the defence

The Season So Far:Previously the cup kings and always a good bet to finish in the top 5. They will be disappointed to be 8 points behind the leaders at this stage. Can’t quite live with the big boys in Chonburi and BEC, but will be very disappointed to have lost to BKK Uni at home earlier in the season.

Port Authority
Current Record: PLD: 11, W:3, D:2, L:6, F:8, A:12, GD: -4, PTS: 11

Current Position: 13th

High Point: Is their one?? Very disappointing season.

Low Point: The whole season has been low!

The Season So Far: Starting to fight their way out of the drop zone. I’m predicting they will survive, and could pick up points against the other lower reaches of the table. Season started badly, but at least they can do a job over the Army, which was more or less psychological at that point.

Provincial Electricity
Current Record: PLD: 12, W:7, D:1, L:4, F:13, A:9, GD: +4, PTS: 22

Current Position: 4th

High Point: Bar the game against BEC, their home form as been astounding with 5 victories out of 6.

Low Point: Need more of an impact upfront, they may get results, but 13 goals in 12 games will not carry them on to championship glory.

The Season So Far: A very good campaign is within their sight. They may just triumph come the end of the season. Their more or less a team that either wins or looses, but i feel they can pull off wins against the big boys and just as likely to falter against the bottom boys. Top 5 spot on their cards, but possible AFC qualification if they keep it up.

Weekend Domestic Fixtures - 31st May & 1st June

Division 2 – Group A - 31st May

46. Narathiwat - Cha Choeng Sao FC
47. Nakhon Ratchasima - Sakon Nakhon
48. Songkhla - Ratchaburi
49. Raj Pracha - Prachinburi FC
50. Satun FC - Samut Prakan

Thailand Division 1 - 1st June

89. Suphanburi FC - Nakorn Sawan FC
90. Thai Honda FC - Surat Thani FC
91. Royal Thai Navy FC - Sriracha FC
92. Royal Thai Police FC - Raj-Vithi FC
93. Royal Thai Air Force FC - Phitsanulok FC
94. Rattana Bundit FC - Khonkaen FC
95. Mueang Thong NongJork United - Thai Airways
96. PTT FC - Chanthaburi FC

Division 2 – Group B

46. Airforce Training College FC - Si Saket FC
47. Bangkok North Central ASSN FC - Bangkok Bravo FC
48. Lop Buri - Marine College FC
49. Kasem Bundit University FC - Bangkok Christian College FC
50. Navy Fleet Support FC - Army Support FC

Mid Season Break - Part Two

Chula-Sinthana Current Record: PLD: 11, W:3, D:1, L:7, F:11, A:19, GD: -8, PTS: 10
Current Position: 14th

High Point: Back to back wins at the beginning of the season, and especially the impressive away win to Krung Thai Bank

Low Point: 5-1 defeat to title favourites BEC, simply not good enough to get thumped if you want to hang around this division

The Season So Far:First few weeks of the season, Chula looked more than capable of staying in the top flight. They had more or less a great start to the season, but come week 7, they have started to struggle, they must grind out some wins to pull clear of the relegation zone. So far, it looks likely that a return to Division One is on the cards.

Coke-Bangpra Current Record: PLD: 12, W:3, D:6, L:3, F:10, A:9, GD: +3, PTS: 15
Current Position: 8th

High Point: Draw in the derby against big brother Chonburi and the moral boasting 1-1 draw with title favourites BEC

Low Point: Two defeats against Chula and Customs Department, if these vital games were won, they would have spread a bigger difference between them and they would be looking up the table rather than looking over their shoulders.

The Season So Far:Great first season, so far mid table, but must keep on winning and picking up points on their travels to maintain their status in this division and stay clear of a relegation battle which they could get pulled into.


Customs Department Current Record: PLD: 11, W:2, D:2, L:7, F:6, A:12, GD: -6, PTS: 8
Current Position: 15th

High Point: A welcome start to the season beating Royal Thai Army 3-1, and then things looked good to build upon, but not quite happened.

Low Point: Seem to always get beaten by the odd goal, they battle hard, but seem to have no luck

The Season So Far: A quick return to Division One looks likely. Failed to taste victory since week 6, way back at the end of March. Must start to get points on the board to move up the table. Battled hard to beat Coke-Bangpra who have been the surprise so far, so it was a welcome 3 points. Other than that they defeated hapless Royal Thai Army, who seem doomed.

Krung Thai Bank Current Record: PLD: 10, W:5, D:3, L:2, F:14, A:8, GD: +6, PTS: 18
Current Position: 5th

High Point: Resounding victory of Beijing in the Champions League

Low Point: Home defeat to lowly Chula-Sinthana, struggle to capitalise against weaker opposition.

The Season So Far: They know where the back of the net is, but unfortunately that counts for both ends, where goals are leaked rather to often, especially in the ACL. Can hold their own against the might of the league in BEC and Chonburi, but tend to struggle against the lesser lights. Could be a surprise title winner??

Weekend Results - 24th & 25th May

Weekend Fixtures:
Division 1 – 25th May

81. Chanthaburi FC 4 – 2 Rattana Bundit FC
82. Khonkaen FC 0 – 0 Royal Thai Air Force
83. Phitsanulok FC 0 – 3 Royal Thai Police
84. Raj-Vithi FC 0 – 2 Royal Thai Navy
85. Sriracha FC 2 – 0 Thai Honda
86. Surat Thani FC 1 - 2 Suphanburi
87. Nakorn Sawan FC 2 - 2 Mueang Thong NongJork United
88.Thai Airways 0 – 0 PTT FC

Division 2 Group A – 24th May
41. Chiang Mai 2 - 1 Satun
42. Samut Prakan 0 – 0 Raj Pracha
43. Prachinburi FC 1 - 0 Songkhla
44. Cha Choeng Sao FC 0 - 0 Nakhon Ratchasima
45. Ratchaburi 2 - 2 Narathiwat

This now gives Prachinburi a 4 point gap at the top of the league and leaves poor old Satun still without a win and looking like it will be a long long season for them!!

Division 2 Group B – 25th May
41. Thonburi College FC 1 – 1 Navy Support
42. Army Support FC 2 – 0 Kasem Bundit Uni
43. Bangkok Christian College FC 1 - 0 Lopburi
44. Bangkok Bravo FC 2 – 4 Airforce Training College
45. Marine College FC 2 - 1 Bangkok North Central ASSN FC

Bangkok Bravo looking doomed!!

Mid Season Break - Part One

Due to the break, here i bring you the season so far.

First installment is: Bangkok Bank, Bangkok Uni, BEC Tero Sasana and Chonburi

Bangkok Bank Current Record: PLD: 11, W:3, D:5, L:3, F:7, A:7, GD: 0, PTS: 14

Current Position: 11th

High Point: If there was a high point for the money men, then it would have to be their defence. They seem very sturdy which they appear to be year after year. They have done very well at home, but to be critical they should turn more draws into wins

Low Point: Lack of goals, if Bangkok Bank want to reach the heights of continental action again, then they will have to start put the ball in the back of the net more often.

The Season So Far: A force at home to be reckoned with, but away from home Bkk Bank seem to struggle. A lack of goals is a huge worry for the money men. A few more wins instead of draws would have put them in with a chance of glory, but at the moment, they will be more content to reach the top half of the table in a thus far disappointing campaign. Can do much better.

Bangkok University Current Record: PLD: 12, W:4, D:3, L:5, F:9, A:9, GD: 0, PTS: 15

Current Position: 9th

High Point: Victory in the Singapore Cup first round against Albirax Niigata, flowing football on that wonder evening in Singapore, a competition the Students have loved to play in, in recent years. This form must be continued into the League after the break.

Low Point: Home record is very poor, must change that to have an upturn in the league table. Currently going from 2006 Champions, to the brink of mid table rank outsiders on a yearly basis

The Season So Far:Nine goals conceded in their opening 12 games might not be so bad, but when you only score 9 goals aswell, then the season looks almost over. To say they scored 4 goals in one match over in Singapore and only 9 in 12 other games smacks of dis-belief. Mid table should suit the Students this year. But the glory season of 2006 seems long behind them now


BEC Tero Sasana Current Record: PLD: 11, W:7, D:3, L:1, F:21, A:8, GD: 13, PTS: 24

Current Position: 1st

High Point: Victory over title rivals Chonburi in the last match before the mid season break, certainly will help in any psychological battle. Looked impressive and scoring at will after a slow start in the first few weeks of the campaign.

Low Point: Goal post scandal, when management refused to play an way game stating the goals were to small, although nobody else seems to have a problem. Seem to be the team that wants to win the league at any cost

The Season So Far:Sitting happily at the top, possibly lucky that no one else has managed to get a foothold on the league, so BEC could claw their way back into contention after a sluggish start. Will look to run Chonburi close at the season end and could well finish on top spot, if they keep their stars happy and keep free scoring.

Chonburi FC Current Record: PLD: 11, W:6, D:4, L:1, F:12, A:7, GD: 5, PTS: 22

Current Position: 2nd

High Point: Home victory over Melbourne Victory in the Asian Champions League and away draw against Gamba Osaka

Low Point: Failing to score on a more regular basis, turning draws into wins and Chonburi could have a 5 or 6 point lead at the moment

The Season So Far: More success in Champions League and shown their class, but failing to score in the domestic league has been their downfall, a striker is needed to keep up with free scoring BEC, should run BEC all the way to the wire, but need to score more to have a real chance and turn them tight games into victories

Weekend Fixture List - 24&25 May

Weekend Fixtures:
Division 1 – 25th May

81. Chanthaburi FC – Rattana Bundit FC
82. Khonkaen FC – Royal Thai Air Force
83. Phitsanulok FC – Royal Thai Police
84. Raj-Vithi FC – Royal Thai Navy
85. Sriracha FC – Thai Honda
86. Surat Thani FC - Suphanburi
87. Nakorn Sawan FC - Mueang Thong NongJork United
88.Thai Airways – PTT FC

Division 2 Group A – 24th May
41. Chiang Mai - Satun
42. Samut Prakan – Raj Pracha
43. Prachinburi FC - Songkhla
44. Cha Choeng Sao FC - Nakhon Ratchasima
45. Ratchaburi - Narathiwat

Division 2 Group B – 25th May
41. Thonburi College FC – Navy Support
42. Army Support FC – Kasem Bundit Uni
43. Bangkok Christian College FC - Lopburi
44. Bangkok Bravo FC – Airforce Training College
45. Marine College FC - Bangkok North Central ASSN FC

Future of Thai football??

So, the news released today by the AFC www.the-afc.com on the future of the Asian Champions League did not bode well for Thailand.

No direct entry to the Champions League for next year at least, overtaken by the likes of India and Jordan due to being more 'professional'.

So for Thai clubs from now on, direct entry to the AFC Cup and one shot at the Champions League via a play-off system against the best from Singapore and Vietnam. Winners enter the ACL, losers enter the AFC Cup.

So, in a quick conclusion, good or bad??

At this moment, i would say good. Thai teams will now play on a more regular basis against teams in their own mould and should help improve their game, rather than getting thumped 6-0, 9-1 etc like this year for KTB.

If we win our Play-off matches against other ASEAN members, then we can stake a claim in the ACL knowing we are the best in the region. Losing simply means, why play the likes of Japan and Korea if we can't mix it in ASEAN??

Whats your thoughts??

Weekend Results 17th-18th May

Results – 17th&18th May 2008

Division One: 18th May

73. Suphanburi - Sriracha
74. Thai Honda 3 – 0 Raj-Vithi
75. Navy 4 - 1 Phitsanulok
76. Police 1 - 1 Khon Kaen
77. Air Force 1 - 2 Chanthaburi
78. Thai Airways 1 - 1 Nakorn Sawan
79. Mueng Nong 2 - 0 Surat Thani
80. PTT - Rattana Bundit

Division 2 - Group A: 17th May

36. Narathiwat 1 -0 Korat
37. Songkhla 1 - 0 Sakon Nakhon
38. Raj Pracha 0 - 1 Cha Choeng Sao
39. Satun 0 - 4 Ratchaburi
40. Chiang Mai 2 - 5 Pracinburi

Division 2 - Group B: 18th May

36. Bkk North Central 1 - 1 Airforce Training College
37. Lopburi 2 - 2 Si Saket
38. Kasem Bundit 1 - 0 Bkk Bravo
39. Navy Fleet 2 - 1 Marine College
40. Thonburi - Bkk Christian College


I believe the PTT - Rattana Bundit, Suphanburi V Sriracha and Thonburi - Bkk Christian College matchs were called off.

Weekend Fixtures - 17th&18th May

Division One: 18th May

73. Suphanburi - Sriracha
74. Thai Honda - Raj-Vithi
75. Navy - Phitsanulok
76. Police - Khon Kaen
77. Air Force - Chanthaburi
78. Thai Airways - Nakorn Sawan
79. Mueng Nong - Surat Thani
80. PTT - Rattana Bundit

Division 2 - Group A: 17th May

36. Narathiwat - Korat
37. Songkhla - Sakon Nakhon
38. Raj Pracha - Cha Choeng Sao
39. Satun - Ratchaburi
40. Chiang Mai - Pracinburi

Division 2 - Group B: 18th May

36. Bkk North Central - Airforce Training College
37. Lopburi - Si Saket
38. Kasem Bundit - Bkk Bravo
39. Navy Fleet - Marine College
40. Thonburi - Bkk Christian College

Weekend Results - 10th&11th May

Weekend Fixtures:
10th and 11th May 2008
Singapore Cup 2008 – Round One
10th May - Gombak United (Singapore) 0 – 1 Tobacco Monopoly
11th May - Albirex Niigata (S) 1 – 4 Bangkok University

Thailand Division 1 – 11th May
65. Rattana Bundit FC 2 – 1 Royal Thai Air Force FC
66. Chanthaburi FC 1 - 1 Royal Thai Police FC
67. Khonkaen FC 0 - 0 Royal Thai Navy FC
68. Phitsanulok FC 1 - 1 Thai Honda FC
69. Raj-Vithi FC 4 - 2 Suphanburi FC
70. Sriracha FC 0 - 3 Mueang Thong NongJork United
71. Surat Thani FC 2 - 3 Thai Airways
72. Nakorn Sawan FC 2 - 3 PTT FC

Thailand Division 2 – Group A – 10th May
31. Prachinburi FC 2 – 0 Satun FC
32. Ratchaburi 1 – 0 Raj Pracha
33. Cha Choeng Sao FC 0 - 1 Songkhla
34. Samut Prakam 3 – 1 Chiang Mai
35. Sakon Nakhon 0 - 1 Narathiwat

Thailand Division 2 – Group B – 11th May
31. Bangkok Christian College FC 1 - 1 Navy Fleet Support FC
32. Marine College FC 1 – 2 Kasem Bundit University FC
33. Bangkok Bravo FC 0 – 2 Lop Buri
34. Army Support FC 3 – 0 Thonburi College FC
35. Si Saket FC 3 – 3 Bangkok North Central ASSN FC

Weekend 10th & 11th May Fixtures

Weekend Fixtures:
10th and 11th May 2008

Singapore Cup 2008 – Round One
10th May - Gombak United (Singapore) – Tobacco Monopoly
11th May - Albirex Niigata (S) – Bangkok University

Thailand Division 1 – 11th May
65. Rattana Bundit FC - Royal Thai Air Force FC
66. Chanthaburi FC - Royal Thai Police FC
67. Khonkaen FC - Royal Thai Navy FC
68. Phitsanulok FC - Thai Honda FC
69. Raj-Vithi FC - Suphanburi FC
70. Sriracha FC - Mueang Thong NongJork United
71. Surat Thani FC - Thai Airways
72. Nakorn Sawan FC - PTT FC

Thailand Division 2 – Group A – 10th May
31. Prachinburi FC - Satun FC
32. Ratchaburi - Raj Pracha
33. Cha Choeng Sao FC - Songkhla
34. Samut Prakam - Chiang Mai
35. Sakon Nakhon - Narathiwat

Thailand Division 2 – Group B – 11th May
31. Bangkok Christian College FC - Navy Fleet Support FC
32. Marine College FC - Kasem Bundit University FC
33. Bangkok Bravo FC - Lop Buri
34. Army Support FC - Thonburi College FC
35. Si Saket FC - Bangkok North Central ASSN FC

Match of the week certainly must be Sriracha against Mueng Nong Jork United

AFC Champions League - Matchday 5

Results:

Chonburi 0 - 2 Gamba Osaka
Kashima Antlers 8 - 1 Krung Thai Bank

Well, another year, and the glory of reaching the Quarter-Finals stage for Thai clubs is over.

Plucky Chonburi met their match in Gamba, Chonburi must now see if they can hold onto 2nd spot and show some pride for Thailand.

KTB on the other hand have shown that the premier competition in Asia is way to big for our domestic runners up. Maybe, if we are lucky, could keep one team in the Pro Legaue and send our runners up into the AFC Cup where we might have a bit more luck, if only we were t otake it seriously.

So, today, 2 matches and 2 defeats, both against Japanese opposition, possibly the best league in Asia now and for the forseeable future.

KTB, what can you say about them, 9-1 and 8-1 loss against Kashima, surely the lads don't give up that easily??? Looks that way, or just outclassed?

Chonburi, will have another stab, but it all depends on FAT really.

So, we have now played 12 games against Japanese opposition and have never won, our best results being in 2006 and this year when Bangkok University and Chonburi picked up away points.

We have now scored a magical 10 goals in 12 games, so we know we can find the net against Japanese teams, but the defence, the record stands are conceded 42.


A disapointing day, the dream for Chonburi lasted until matchday 5, which really, in itself was much longer than i ever thought, so its good to be disapointed as i never really saw them staying in touch for this long. Lets hope a good last game in Melbourne and seal that 2nd spot.


Our best ever season in the Champions League was in 2002/03 when BEC went to the final, they won 13 points that year, this year we are stuck on 9, can this be the year that that tally is finally overtaken with 6 points left to play for??

Number One Cup - Vietnam

Thailand Under 19's defeated Laos 3-2 on Monday night. They next go on to play Vietnam who drew earlier in the day against Malaysia.

Full report here: http://english.vietnamnet.vn/sports/2008/05/781696/

Weekend Results - 3&4 May

Premier League Fixtures – Week 12 (Last set of matches until 28th June 2008)

3rd May

Port Authority 2 - 0 Nakhon Pathom
Royal Thai Army 1 - 3 Osotspa M-150
Samut Songkhram 0 - 0 Thailand Tobacco Monopoly
Bangkok Bank 1 - 0 Customs Department
TOT 2 - 1 Chula-Sinthana
Bangkok University 0 - 0 Coke-Bangpra
Krung Thai Bank 1 – 1 PEA
Chonburi 0 - 1 BEC Tero Sasana

Division 1 – 4th May

57. Suphanburi FC 7 - 3 Phitsanulok FC
58. Thai Honda FC 1 - 2 Khonkaen FC
59. Royal Thai Navy FC 1 - 0 Chanthaburi FC
60. Royal Thai Police FC 2 - 2 Rattana Bundit FC
61. Nakorn Sawan FC 1 - 0 Surat Thani FC
62. Thai Airways 1 - 1 Sriracha FC
63. Mueang Thong NongJork United 4 - 0 Raj-Vithi FC
64. PTT FC 0 - 1 Royal Thai Air Force FC

Division 2 Group A – 3rd May

26. Samut Prakam 1 – 0 Prachinburi FC
27. Chiang Mai 2 – 3 Ratchaburi
28. Satun FC 2 – 3 Cha Choeng Sao FC
29. Raj Pracha 2 – 0 Sakon Nakhon
30. Songkhla 0 - 1 Nakhon Ratchasima

Division 2 Group B – 4th May

26. Army Support FC 0 - 0 Bangkok Christian College FC
27. Thonburi College FC 0 - 0 Marine College FC
28. Navy Fleet Support FC 2 – 1 Bangkok Bravo FC
29. Kasem Bundit University FC 1 - 1 Si Saket FC
30. Lop Buri 1 - 0 Airforce Training College FC


Good weekend for BEC, Suphanburi, Mueng Nong Jork United especially.

Division 2 Group B is still lacking a few goals but Group A see's a fair few flying in still.

Phitsanulok seem destined for Division 2 next year along with Royal Thai Army who seem destined for Division One.

This week will see Chonburi and Krung Thai Bank take on the elite in the Champions Legaue.

We have the Under 19 team taking part in the Number One Cup in Vietnam.

The TPL will now go into hibernation until the 28th June, but we still have Divisions 1 and 2 taking place aswell as the Singapore Cup which should be interesting to see how our teams get on.

Thailand U-19's go for Glory in Vietnam

Thailand U-19's are due to start a tournement in Vietnam on Monday.

The competition has been unveiled as The Number One cup.

Thailand shall come across the hosts Vietnam and other ASEAN neighbours Laos and Malaysia.

Laos, although not reknowned on the Asian scene for their football have produced a number of decent youth sides in the past. The full national team tends to struggle due to a lack of a domestic league. Youth football, you could say is their holly grail.

Match schedule shall be released shortly.

The action kicks off this Monday in Hanoi

http://www.aseanfootball.org/headlines_01.asp?id=435

TPL Results - 3rd May

Premier League Results– Week 12 (Last set of matches until 28th June 2008)

3rd May

Port Authority 2 - 0 Nakhon Pathom

Royal Thai Army 1 - 3 Osotspa M-150

Samut Songkhram 0 - 0 Thailand Tobacco Monopoly

Bangkok Bank 1 - 0 Customs Department

TOT 2 - 1 Chula-Sinthana

Bangkok University 0 - 0 Coke-Bangpra

Krung Thai Bank 1 – 1 PEA

Chonburi 0 - 1 BEC Tero Sasana

Weekend Fixtures - 3rd and 4th May

Premier League Fixtures – Week 12 (Last set of matches until 28th June 2008)

3rd May

Port Authority - Nakhon Pathom
Royal Thai Army - Osotspa M-150
Samut Songkhram - Thailand Tobacco Monopoly
Bangkok Bank - Customs Department
TOT - Chula-Sinthana
Bangkok University - Coke-Bangpra
Krung Thai Bank – PEA
Chonburi - BEC Tero Sasana

Division 1 – 4th May

57. Suphanburi FC - Phitsanulok FC
58. Thai Honda FC - Khonkaen FC
59. Royal Thai Navy FC - Chanthaburi FC
60. Royal Thai Police FC - Rattana Bundit FC
61. Nakorn Sawan FC - Surat Thani FC
62. Thai Airways - Sriracha FC
63. Mueang Thong NongJork United - Raj-Vithi FC
64. PTT FC - Royal Thai Air Force FC

Division 2 Group A – 3rd May

26. Samut Prakam - Prachinburi FC
27. Chiang Mai - Ratchaburi
28. Satun FC - Cha Choeng Sao FC
29. Raj Pracha - Sakon Nakhon
30. Songkhla - Nakhon Ratchasima

Division 2 Group B – 4th May

26. Army Support FC - Bangkok Christian College FC
27. Thonburi College FC - Marine College FC
28. Navy Fleet Support FC - Bangkok Bravo FC
29. Kasem Bundit University FC - Si Saket FC
30. Lop Buri - Airforce Training College FC

Obviously Chonburi and BEC is the biggest game in the TPL, followed by Krung Thai Bank and PEA.

In Division One, Suphanburi and Phitsanulok FC have a scrap oh their hands at this early stage.

Can anyone start to pull away in Divisions 2, Group A and B?

Can Bangkok Bravo pick up a much needed victory?