Shows
A Thai Football Podcast116: When Saturnalia Comes
Tampines Rovers fan, Rich, joins Dale to talk about his experiences of watching Port and Muang Thong Utd during his time working in Thailand, his recent visit to BG Stadium, his thoughts on Singaporean teams joining the Thai League, 12 year olds standing on buckets, and more; Blue drops by to summarise Futera Utd's first leg in T3, the pride he feels being part of a community club, and dealing with tragedy; long time Thai football (or should that be fussball) fan, Sven, hops on board to reminisce about his early memories of watching the local game, his...
2025-12-2158 min
A Thai Football Podcast115: El Podcastico
Michael joins Dale to give his thoughts on Pattaya Utd's first leg performance, their lack of luck, T2 officiating, and more; J Soccer Magazine's Alan Gibson reports from the AFC CL2 final group match between Gamba Osaka and Ratchaburi; Antony Sutton (aka Jakarta Casual) pops in to reminisce about two "El Classico" matches from 2009 & 2011, why the fixture has lost its sheen, Thai football rivalries, the current state of the local game, and a few other topics, Rob, with the help of a few friends, files his Roving Report from the feisty top of the table T1 clash...
2025-12-1449 min
A Thai Football Podcast114: Shopee Lifters Of The World Unite
Ric, Brian, and Ernest join Dale to discuss the midweek Shopee Cup matches involving Bangkok Utd, Lion City Sailors, BG Pathum Utd, and Tampines Rovers, the benefits and future of the much maligned tournament, Thai league clubs' merchandise, the increasing number of foreigners supporting ASEAN teams, the universal appeal of football, and more; and Lyle interviews Thai football legend, and Chonburi midfielder, Leslie Ablorh, about leaving home in Ghana as a teenager, his subsequent 17 year career in Thailand, what his mum thinks of him, his plans for the future, plus lots of other interesting anecdotes from his...
2025-12-0758 min
A Thai Football Podcast113: Bring Me The Boot Of Alberto Gouvea
Rob reports "live" from the T2 clash between Rasisalai Utd and Kasetsart University; Riza is cock-a-hoop with Ratchaburi's AFC CL2 win and qualification for the next round; Tim is not so cock-a-hoop with Chonburi's dismal performance in Rayong, but he is impressed with the improvements to the stadium; Russ is even less cock-a-hoop than Tim, as he joins Dale to discuss the Swatcat's 7 (Seven) - 0 drubbing against Uthai Thani, and predicts their imminent decline; Jamie orders a 7-11 toasted sandwich, then chews over that, Buriram Utd's 2-0 win over Ratchaburi, the team's AFC CL Elite campaign, the...
2025-11-3045 min
A Thai Football Podcast112: View From The Chaise Longue
Muang Thong Utd blogger, Greg joins Dale to talk about the birth of the independent English language Thai football blogs, websites, and messageboards, back in 2009, how he drifted away from - and back into - the domestic game, the current state of his club, and his hopes for the future; Lyle returns from his hiatus, with a report from the T2 clash between Kasetsart University and Nakhon Pathom Utd; Michael and Johnno share their immediate, and then reflective, thoughts on Port's 1-1 draw with Chiang Rai Utd; and "Prachuap John" drops by to discuss his first trip...
2025-11-2351 min
A Thai Football Podcast111: This Is The Sound Of Happiness
Chonburi fan Tim joins Dale to discuss his team's memorable 4-2 win against Buriram Utd, the 'Heng Effect', the club's new coaching appointments, and to give us an update on 'Toilet Watch'; Ian and Rui drop by to dissect Thailand's 3-2 friendly win against Singapore; and we're treated to another Roving Report double header as Rob and, Thai football virgin Jarvo, venture out to watch Prime Bangkok v Singburi Warriors, and Futera Utd v Saraburi Utd, in T3 Central.
Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo: Marco
The Thai...
2025-11-1651 min
A Thai Football Podcast110: Go Huddy Go
New Zealand football fan, Dale, joins Dale to discuss Anthony Hudson's time coaching the All Whites and what Thai fans can expect from our new interim head coach; a very happy Riza and a not so happy Ernest, drop by to share their thoughts on Ratchaburi's 7-0 win in Hong Kong and Lion City Sailors 2-1 defeat to Bangkok Utd in Singapore; podcast debutant Chris tells us about his recent trip with a car full of of opposition fans to watch Muang Thong Utd host Prachuap, and expresses his concerns about the Kirins' immediate and long term...
2025-11-0957 min
A Thai Football Podcast109: Rats Entertainment
First time match reporter Will, with a little help from Eddie, shares an eye witness account of the bovver at last weekend's Pattaya Utd v Rasisalai Utd T2 clash in Nong Prue; Mike Farley joins Dale to tell us all about the new sports bar he, and good mate Adam Jennings, have opened in Buriram, and extends an invitation for any visiting fans to visit; Dom and Riza report on the first round FA Cup ties between Burapha Utd and Port, and Lopburi City v Ratchaburi; Lily shares some of your suggestions for Thai football half and...
2025-11-0243 min
A Thai Football Podcast108: All At Sea Again
On this week's podcast, Gian reflects on the two big managerial casualties of the week, national team coach Masatada Ishii and Muang Thong Utd boss, Rangsan Viwatchaichok; Lion City Sailors fan Ernest tells us all about his recent trip to BG Stadium to watch his team play Bangkok Utd in the ACL2; Riza reports from another impressive Ratchaburi performance, this time a 5-1 home win against Eastern, also in the ACL2; Central Coast Mariners supporter Aron joins Dale to give us the lowdown on Buriram Utd's new head honcho, Mark Jackson, what he achieved in the A...
2025-10-2658 min
A Thai Football Podcast107: Every Perm Is Sacred
On this week's special extended episode of A Thai Football Podcast, Dale is joined by the mysterious "Mr X" (a Khon Kaen FC fan deep behind enemy lines), Ben, and Reece to watch Khon Kaen Utd beat Songkhla 5-1 in a Saturday night T2 fixture; Competition winner, Russ, says, "Thank you"; Former Sinthana, and Port Authority goalkeeper, FAT presidency candidate, and Thai League match commissioner, Khun Warong Thiuthas - with help from his son, Ben - sits down with Dale to talk about his new role at T3 North East club, Roi Et Utd; Plus we have...
2025-10-1958 min
A Thai Football Podcast106: A Roi Et Of My Own
PART ONE
Dale reports "live" from Mahasarakham Stadium, as the home side welcome visitors Kasetsart for a rearranged T2 fixture; Neal shares his story of how our podcast community helped him attend the recent T1 derby between Prachuap and Ratchaburi; Jamie drops by to discuss all the recent comings and goings at Buriram Utd, including the shock departure of head coach, Osmar Loss; and Gian shares his opinions on Thailand's "surreal" 2-0 win against Taiwan/Chinese Taipei in the midweek AFC Asian Cup qualifier.
PART TWO
The second part of this...
2025-10-1253 min
A Thai Football Podcast105: Hellbent On Compromise
In this week's extended "live" episode from Khon Kaen Municipal Stadium, Paul Carver joins Dale to talk about Seoul FC's impressive AFC Champions League win against Buriram Utd and then shares his views on Sheffield Wednesday's controversial Thai owner, Dejphon Chansiri; Patrick and Kenny from the All Stars International Football Academy pop by to discuss their new Bang Saen based project; Riza reflects on a historic night in Ratchaburi, as his beloved Dragons host Gamba Osaka in the AFC CL 2, and, in the same competition, Persib World enthuses over his team's 2-0 victory away at Bangkok Utd...
2025-10-0557 min
A Thai Football Podcast104: Head Coach In A Poncho
On this week's podcast, we start by bringing you the magic of the FA Cup. Michael is at the Pattaya derby between Utd and City, to watch the lower league side pull off an amazing act of giant killing, and then we have a double helping of Rob's Roving Report, as our man watches two matches played a few hundred yards apart on the same day; Port fan, Toby, drops in to explain why "title favourites" Port have started the season so poorly, yet continue to attract an increasing number of foreigners to home games; Kevin Watkin...
2025-09-2846 min
A Thai Football Podcast103: Hanging On The Telephone
Stuart Kelly signed for Khon Kaen FC in 2011 when they were attracting big crowds in the top flight and Thai domestic football was enjoying a boom period. On this week's podcast, he joins Dale to explain how he ended up in the kingdom, the madness behind the scenes during his first season, the story of the photo on our episode header, and much more; From the opening round of ACL fixtures, Jamie reports on Buriram Utd's 2-1 win against JDT, Riza is in Vietnam to watch Ratchaburi go down 1-3 against Nam Dinh, and Matt calls up...
2025-09-2149 min
A Thai Football Podcast102: A Physio In A Cowboy Hat
Futera Utd fan, Blue joins Dale straight after the final whistle on a historic day for his club, as they make their debut in T3 Central, a 0-2 defeat against Air Force; Rob's Roving Report comes from the T3 North East clash between EUMT and Korat City; Muang Thong Utd's English Language Media Officer, Stephen calls in from the team hotel ahead of their match in Rayong, to discuss his role at the club and why they are ramping up the English language social media content this season; Lyle is back home watching his beloved Nakhon Pathom...
2025-09-1455 min
A Thai Football Podcast101: A Chicken Made Out Of Leaves
Football shirt expert, Sietse, joins us to talk about his kit collection, his favourite Thai brands, why Thai clubs should be wary of being seduced by "big name" foreign manufacturers, why he loves wacky Thai designs, the best places to buy shirts, and other polyester related matters. Then, Khon Kaen FC fan, Nick, reports on the club's season launch party, a "celebrity" signing, what the new Brazilian striker said to him, the year ahead in T3 North East, travelling to away matches, and a whole lot more.
Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
2025-09-0741 min
A Thai Football Podcast100: More Disney, Than Tarantino
Self confessed non football fan, Paddy McKenna joins Dale to talk about how he's fallen in love with the local game - Pattaya Utd in particular - what he enjoys most about going to Nong Prue Stadium, his encounters with the notorious Dangerous Family, and his daughter's passion for soccer; Lyle reports from Nakhon Pathom Utd's defeat at home to Chainat, and interviews fellow fan, Khun Witcha; Rob pops by to enthuse about the big Sisaket derby between Rasisalai Utd and Sisaket Utd, his hopes for both clubs for the rest of the season, and reveals the...
2025-08-3041 min
A Thai Football Podcast99: Hit The North
Following Port FC's controversial decision to sell only Chang beer at PAT Stadium, we canvass a random group of Thai football fans to find out what's their favourite match day tipple; Nakhon Ratchasima fan, Mark Loveridge joins Dale to discuss the Swatcats' start to the season and the club's new management team; Tim files a match report from Chonburi's 0-1 home defeat against Ratchaburi; Clare's Toilet Watch takes her into the murky depths of Chonburi Stadium; John calls in from Chiang Rai to share his thoughts on Prachuap's loss in the far north, which players t...
2025-08-2450 min
A Thai Football Podcast98: It's Like We've Never Been Away
Thai football is back! And we're celebrating with this bumper around the grounds special.
T1 - Ratchaburi 1-1 Kanchanaburi
Riza and Neal report from the top flight's season opener and look forward to the year ahead.
T1 - Lamphun Warriors 2-3 Buriram Utd
Jamie joins Dale to talk about the champions' winning start, what he hopes they'll achieve in 2025/26, and to offer the home fans some hope for the new campaign.
T1 - Muang Thong Utd 1-0 Sukhothai
In the first part of Rob's Roving...
2025-08-1752 min
A Thai Football Podcast97: I Know What You Did Last Season
Long time Port fan, Tommie Duncan, reflects on the changes he's seen on and off the field over the past fifteen years down in Klong Toei and looks ahead with optimism to the forthcoming season; Tim and Clare reveal what will be their new regular podcast feature for the 2025/26 campaign; Prachuap supporter, John Roberts, shares his favourite memories from following the team, the advice he's been giving to head coach Sasom, which current English Premier League manager might one day end up in the hot seat down at Sam Ao Stadium and more; plua one of the...
2025-08-1454 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 18: Lyle Andrews & Athit Berg
After a quick game of 'What Am I Wearing?', Lyle shares his irreverent and alternative preview of the upcoming T2 season, and then Buriram Utd's Thai/Norwegian striker, and regular listener, Athit Berg, joins Dale for a candid and entertaining chat about what it's like playing for Thailand's least popular team.
Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
2025-08-0853 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 17: Tim Spear, Bence Hovarth, and Captain Sheetos
On this week's Close Season Special, Tim presents his alternative guide to all the T1 clubs and the upcoming season; Bence shares his thoughts on Kanchanaburi's controversial new signing, Luxembourg international, Gerson Rodrigues; and Dale interviews Pharaoh Thai Utd owner, Captain Sheetos.
Theme Tune: Lip Splint by American TV Cops
Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
2025-08-0248 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 16: Michael, Kevin, and Charlie Clough
Michael is up first this week with his thoughts on Pattaya Utd's late reinstatement to T2 and his hopes for the season ahead. Then, Kevin drops by to discuss what he's been up to during the league break, Muang Thong Utd's close season activity, the merits of friendly matches, new kits, and more. Finally, Lamphun Warriors central defender, Charlie Clough, sits down with Dale to talk about his new club, returning to play against former teams, dodgy hotel swimming pools, his plans for a post playing career, and many other topics.
Theme Tune: Lip Splint...
2025-07-2741 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 15: Kenny Goodbourn, Nick Ward, and Charlotte Patterson
Kenny (Port) and Nick (Oxford Utd) join us to discuss last weekend's weather affected Piala President's Cup final in Indonesia, and what we can expect from the new look Port side in the season ahead. Nick then dons his Khon Kaen FC hat, to muse on the T-Rex's close season and upcoming campaign. Then, Charlotte pops in to talk about Buriram Utd's impressive 8-2 win against Sabah in the ASEAN Charity Shield, how the Thai League is falling behind in the international TV coverage stakes, Nick Taylor's pre Prachuap career, and her favourite Thai shirts from over...
2025-07-1943 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 14: Jose Raymond, Ian, and Gary Koh
On this week's podcast, Dale is joined by Jose, Ian, and Gary to discuss the recent influx of Singaporean players into the Thai League, the unique relationship between the two nations, the history of top Thai internationals plying their trade in the SPL, the contrasting fortunes of domestic football in both countries and more.
Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube Link
2025-07-1254 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 13: Nick Taylor & Clinton Moore
Cambodian international, Nick Taylor, drags Dale away from doing his laundry for a candid conversation about balancing family and career, his "secret" move to Prachuap, the rise of Cambodian domestic football, the appeal of playing in T1, the differences between facilities in the USA and South East Asia, and much more. Plus Clinton Moore drops by to share his views on the current format of the Shopee Cup and how he would like to see it develop.
Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of...
2025-07-0641 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 12: Leo Hoenig
This week's guest is international groundhopper, Leo Hoenig. During his entertaining chat with Dale, Leo reminisces about watching Thai football in the early 1990s, from provincial tournaments to first class matches - including the legendary Thai Farmers Bank against Port Authority in a title decider - and the national team A & B sides. He also highlights the changes and progress he's witnessed since those halcyon days on subsequent visits and reveals how the local game compares to other leagues in South East Asia. This is a must listen for anyone who is interested in the history and...
2025-07-0338 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 11: Rob Bernard & Gian Chansrichawla
On this week's podcast, Rob celebrates Rasisalai Utd's remarkable T3 title win and assesses their chances in a very open looking T2 next season. Then Gian - or should that be Mr Chansrichawla - takes an in depth look at the recently concluded T1 campaign and grades all 16 clubs on their overall performance.
Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
2025-06-2653 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 10: Akbar Nawas
Former Nakhon Pathom Utd boss, and new Tampines Rovers head coach, Akbar Nawas, joins Dale to talk about his career, the differences between the Thai League and the S League, an ASEAN Super League, interfering club owners, getting the sack, how to compete with Buriram Utd, respecting football fans and more!
Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube Link
2025-06-2028 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 9: Jachym Thor, Bee Bhuri, and Rob Bernard
Jachym Thor joins Dale to tell us all about 'Kick Hub', an exciting new venture for amateur players in Thailand and how you can get involved; Minburi City vice President Khun Bee drops by to discuss the many challenges facing a semi pro club, the importance of junior academies, the future of womens football and more; plus Rob files his report from the first leg of the T3 play off final between Rasisalai Utd and Songkhla.
Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo: Marco
Dedicated to the memory of...
2025-06-1544 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 8: Kai Boham
Dutch/Indonesian defender, Kai Boham, sits down with Dale to discuss growing up in the Netherlands, getting his break in local football, his call up to the Indonesian junior squads, the passion of the fans, signing for Phuket Andaman FC, a dramatic T3 South season, his ambitions for the future, and more.
Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo: Marco
2025-06-0830 min
A Thai Football Podcast96: The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Podcaster
This week, we're "live" from the Ubol Ratana Star Cup tournament in Khon Kaen province, where Dale reports on the first day of the weekend's action; Rob's Roving Report comes from the crazy first leg of the T3 play off semi final between Rasisalai and, not so near neighbours, Pattani; Gian drops by to discuss a wide range of subjects including the comings and goings at Muang Thong Utd, watching matches on your phone, attendances, travelling to games by train, sitting in the home end as an away fan, taking banners into grounds and much more!; and...
2025-06-0245 min
A Thai Football Podcast95: Saturday Night And Sunday Morning
This week's podcast comes "live" from Sisaket Provincial Stadium where Rasisalai Utd round off their T3 Group B campaign with a 2-2 draw against Khon Kaen FC; Jamie joins Dale to discuss Buriram Utd's dramatic Shopee Cup victory and share his thoughts on the future of the competition; Lyle rakes over the coals of Nakhon Pathom Utd's disastrous season and ponders whether or not the club will now be confined to the lower league wilderness. He also accepts Dale's Chainat Challenge; Neal summarises Ratchaburi's successful, but ultimately trophy-less campaign, and looks forward to a bright orange future...
2025-05-2542 min
A Thai Football Podcast94: I'd Rather Eat A Cabbage Than An Apple
This week's podcast comes "live" from Khon Kaen Municipal Stadium, where Dale, Jamie, Russ, and Nick report on the T3 Champions League clash between Khon Kaen FC and Fleet FC; it's deja vu all over again as Neal, John, and Jan share their thoughts on Ratchaburi's League Cup semi final defeat to Lamphun Warriors at a very wet Chonburi Stadium; Dale interviews Bangkok Utd fan, Matt Jenkins about his club's season, the future, ground sharing with BG Pathum Utd, passing on his passion to his son, and is subjected to the 'Brief Grief' treatment; Rob's Roving Report...
2025-05-1945 min
A Thai Football Podcast93: There Is A Floodlight That Never Goes Out
Gian (Muang Thong Utd) plus Neal, Jan, John and Eduardo (Ratchaburi) give their balanced accounts of Saturday's FA Cup semi final played at a rather wet Chonburi Stadium; Port fan, Toby joins Dale to discuss his team's season (negatives and positives), fixture scheduling, cup semi final venues, how to attract bigger crowds to the local league and reveals his favourite away day; Jamie reports from the BG Pathum Utd v Buriram Utd Shopee Cup semi final second leg and poses a question for the listeners; and Rob drops in to regale us with stories from his season...
2025-05-1150 min
A Thai Football Podcast92: It's A Podcast About Thai Football
Regular listener Anthony joins Dale for a peep behind the scenes of A Thai Football Podcast and to share his likes and dislikes about the show; Buriram Utd fan, Jamie, pops in to discuss his team's latest title win, the farcical AFC Champions League, and why he admires Bangkok Utd; plus Scottish/Malaysian striker Fergus Tierney reveals the truth behind his move from Chonburi, his time at Nakhon Pathom Utd, the pain of relegation, his hopes for the future and who cuts his hair.
Theme Tune: Lip Splint by American TV Cops
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2025-05-0343 min
A Thai Football Podcast91: Top Hat And Tails
Dale and guest co-host Gian take a comprehensive look at the week's action in T1, T2 and T3; Tim and Clare check in from Suphanburi as Chonburi clinch the second tier title and return to the top flight at the first attempt; Pattaya Utd fan Michael muses on his side's relegation to T3; Rob's Roving Report comes from the T3 Group B play off match between Rasisalai Utd and Fleet; plus we have a special edition of 'Brief Grief'.
Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo: Marco
The Travel...
2025-04-2747 min
A Thai Football Podcast90: Bang A Gong (Get It On)
PART ONE
Tim reports from the T2 clash between Chonburi and Pattaya Utd; Marco crosses the river to watch the second tier match up between play off hopefuls Bangkok FC and already relegated Suphanburi; Khon Kaen FC fan Nick Ward joins Dale to talk about how he fell in love with the club, the rivalry with Khon Kaen Utd, match day programmes and his team's chances in the T3 "Champions League".
PART TWO
Tim drops by with an update on the situation at the top of T2 after Sunday's round of...
2025-04-2048 min
A Thai Football Podcast89: Water Way To Have A Good Time (Songkran Special)
On our Songkran special, guest presenter, Jamie, interviews Dale about the rise and fall (and possible rise again) of Chonburi, the importance of Football Siam magazine, the emergence of the provincial clubs, T1 attendance figures, the “Thai Classico”, foreign players in the Thai league, his favourite footballers, what he’d do if he was chair of the Thai FA, and more; Lyle joins us “live” pre match as Nakhon Pathom Utd face off against Port in a do or die fixture and then again post match to mull over the ninety minutes he’s just witnessed, and what it mean...
2025-04-1346 min
A Thai Football Podcast88: Plato Says Goodnight
On this week's podcast, Rob is joined by Bill for his Roving Report, which comes from the Thalay Luang Stadium in Sukhothai, as the home side take on T1 champions elect, Buriram Utd; Phuket Andaman FC owner, Russ Horsley joins Dale to dissect his club's tumultuous season and share what lessons he's learnt from it; Lyle Andrews reports on yet another defeat for his beloved Nakhon Pathom Utd - this time against T1 relegation rivals, Rayong; And Riza witnesses the match of the weekend (match of the season?), as Khon Kaen Utd crash to a 4-7 (Seven...
2025-04-0641 min
A Thai Football Podcast87: A Shallow Paddle
Dale interviews football and travel vlogger Chris Neely about the second tier clash between Kasetsart and Sisaket Utd, his thoughts on a recent trip to Muang Thong, his first visit to Rajamangala to watch the national team, and Port's season so far; Rob travels to Lamphun Warriors' new stadium on a minibus full of Port fans for a Roving Report Special; Tim drops in at the final whistle to talk all things Chonburi, as the Sharks hit the T2 summit after beating Trat 2-1; and we have match reports from a returning Riza and a resigned Lyle...
2025-03-3048 min
A Thai Football Podcast86: Well Known Pleasures
On this week's podcast, Kevin joins Dale to talk about Muang Thong Utd's disastrous run of form, the rumoured merger with Bangkok Utd, Gino's "disappearance", players not being paid, and a host of other Kirin related topics; Rob ticks off another new ground on his list when he visits Muang Loei Utd v Surin City in T3 North East; Mark Loveridge drops in to share his thoughts on Nakhon Ratchasima FC's season so far, what they're getting wrong off and on the pitch, the frustrations of trying to follow Thai football from overseas, and being dissed by...
2025-03-2345 min
A Thai Football Podcast85: The Importance Of The Moment
Interview With Jamie Pinder
Jamie is back, celebrating Buriram Utd's famous AFC Champions League victory v JDT, bemoaning the ridiculous decision to play the final three rounds in the Middle East, revealing the part "South Esan Voodoo" has in his club's success, and wondering why more European clubs don't visit the Land of Smiles.
T1: Nakhon Pathom Utd 1-0 Uthai Thai - Match Report
Lyle joins Dale at the final whistle to share his thoughts on Nakhon Pathom Utd's latest exploits in their battle for top flight survival.
Rob's...
2025-03-1649 min
A Thai Football Podcast84: I Got A Feeling Inside Of Me
Interview With Jamie Pinder
Jamie joins Dale to talk about Buriram Utd's ACL encounter with JDT, their title challenge, and why everybody dislikes them - rationally or irrationally.
T1: Nakhon Pathom Utd 1-4 BG Pathum Utd - Match Report
A subdued and reflective Lyle reports on his side's home defeat against the Bunnies. He also finds the time to serenade us with a few tunes.
T1: Rayong 2-1 Sukhothai - Match Report
In his own inimitable style, Bill reflects on the meaning of life, the universe, and...
2025-03-0956 min
A Thai Football Podcast83: It's Not Green, It's Turquoise
League Cup: Port 3-2 Khon Kaen Utd - Match Report
Dominick Cartwright shares his thoughts on Port's 3-2 League Cup win against Khon Kaen Utd, in our first ever interactive match report.
Interview With Tommy Walker
Tommy drops in for a chat with Dale about the Middlesbrough FC Thailand Supporters Group, his own playing career and whether or not his current flirtation with Port FC will ever turn into a full blown love affair.
T2: Chonburi 2-1 Kasetsart - Match Report
Tim, Val and Clare encounter some o...
2025-03-0248 min
A Thai Football Podcast82: V-Necked Shirts And Baggy Trousers
This week's jam-packed podcast comes "live" from Khon Kaen Provincial Stadium, where Dale watches the T-Rex rattle in five goals without reply against T3 North East rivals, Surin Kongcheemol. He also makes a purchase and tries to get an interview with Thai football's most miserable beer seller. Plus . . .
Interview With Michael Redmond
Michael drops by to chat about the unique, and sometimes troublesome, fan culture at Pattaya Utd, and to discuss the endless soap opera playing out in Nong Prue.
Lion City Sailors 4-0 Muang Thong Utd (Agg 7-2) - Match...
2025-02-2459 min
A Thai Football Podcast81: EVARy Bloody Week!
T2: Pattaya Utd 0-1 Nakhon Si Utd - Match Report
Inspired by listening to 'A Thai Football Podcast', Paddy McKenna attended his first Thai league match last weekend. And he was so entertained/appalled/perplexed* by what he saw, he felt compelled to send us his match report.
NB If you were the referee, or related to the referee, at this fixture, you might want to give this one a miss.
*Delete where applicable
Rob's Roving Report
Rob went to watch his local T2 side Sisaket Utd...
2025-02-1755 min
A Thai Football Podcast80: Udon Calling (Yes, I Was There, Too)
PART ONE
Dale presents the first half of the podcast from the T3 North East match between Udon Utd and Rasisalai Utd, at The National Sports University Campus Stadium, Udon Thani.
Chonburi 0-4 Port
Tim and Val report from the League Cup tie at Chonburi Stadium, until they are rudely interrupted . . .
Simon's Deep Dive
Simon, and Ratchaburi fan, Riza, take a closer look at two top flight games: Bangkok Utd 2-2 Rayong, and Nakhon Ratchasima 1-1 Ratchaburi.
PART TWO
After a bum numbing...
2025-02-1042 min
A Thai Football Podcast79: Buriram! Bam! Thank You, Ma'am!
Prachuap 1-2 Buriram Utd - Match Report
New contributor, Alan Dixon, shares his thoughts on Buriram Utd's recent 2-1 away win in Prachuap.
Simon's Deep Dive
Simon, Toby (Port), and Jamie (Buriram Utd), with the help of Mr Rob Bernard's Roving Report, take a deep dive into the weekend's big match. They also discuss Buriram Utd's dominance and the recently announced plans for Port's potential new stadium.
Chiang Rai Utd 3-0 Nakhon Pathom - Match Report
Lyle meets, and chats to, some Thai football virgins from London...
2025-02-0353 min
A Thai Football Podcast78: Any Port In A VAR Storm
On this week's special extended episode:
Lion City Sailors 0-0 Buriram Utd - Match Report
LCS fan, Eddy, reports from Singapore on his team's impressive AFC CL goalless draw with Buriram Utd.
Simon's Deep Dive
Our panel of Simon, Toby Knight, and Henry Leask, with the help of Dominick Cartwright's first hand account, discuss the VAR blighted six goal thriller between Port and Ratchaburi at PAT Stadium. They are also joined by Swatcat striker Dennis Murillo and Samut Prakan City supporter, Phil Williams, for a round up of the...
2025-01-261h 03
A Thai Football Podcast77: When The Two Sevens Clash
Simon's Deep Dive
This week, Simon is joined by Henry Leask and Kevin Narong to discuss Chiang Rai Utd's 1-0 win against BG Pathum Utd, the recent top flight coach sackings/resignations at Port and BGPU, how Buriram Utd's opponents approach matches against them, the current state of T1, and the boys pick out a young player to watch.
Interview With Lee Tuck
Simon sits down for a cosy chat with former Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Bangkok FC and Malaysia national team striker, Lee Tuck. Don't mention the forgotten boots!
2025-01-1942 min
A Thai Football Podcast76: Jazz Odyssey
Simon's Deep Dive
To kick off our new look podcast, Simon, and former Phuket Andaman FC coach, Henry Leask, take a deep dive into this weekend's T1 fixtures, focussing mainly on the top of the table clash between Bangkok Utd and Buriram Utd, and what the result means in the overall context of the season. Plus, Nakhon Ratchasima striker, Dennis Murillo, and Nakhon Pathum Utd fan, Lyle, offer their views on Saturday's match involving their two clubs.
Interview With Heberty Fernandes
Simon sits down with the Thai League's all time leading...
2025-01-1254 min
A Thai Football Podcast75: I Left The North, I Travelled South
Rob's Roving Report
Rob returns with a special Roving Report. This week he's at the BGC Muang Thai Insurance Cup Round of 16 tie between Songkhla and Kasem Bundit University. But that's only half the story. . .
Interview With Matt Riley
Newin Chidchob (Buriram Utd), Pavin Bhirombhakdi (BG Pathum Utd), Varawut Silpa-archa (Suphanburi), Wilak Lohtong (Muang Thong Utd), Udonpan Jantaraviroj (Chiang Mai FC), and many others. Matt Riley has met or worked with them all. In this brutally honest interview with Simon, he shares his opinions on their contributions to Thai football, what...
2025-01-0549 min
A Thai Football Podcast74: Gama Gama Hey!
This week's podcast is given over entirely to Simon's entertaining and candid interview with Thai domestic football's most successful coach, Alexandre Gama. It's a must listen for anyone who wants an honest behind the scenes look at the local game.
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Photo: Marco
2024-12-2839 min
A Thai Football Podcast73: (Is This The Way To) D. Murillo?
Thailand National Team and the AFF Championship
Russ joins Dale to talk about the national team's progress in the AFF Championship, his hopes for the rest of the tournament, his thoughts on Ishii and Madam Pang, plus he has a good old moan.
Interview With Dennis Murillo
Simon interviews Nakhon Ratchasima striker Dennis Murillo about his career, his time in Thailand, his favourite memories, his favourite stadium, Thai culture, Thai fan culture and what advice he'd give to anyone wanting to come and play in the local league.
This...
2024-12-2235 min
A Thai Football Podcast72: All I Want For Christmas Is A Krung Thai Bank Away Kit
Match Report: Buriram Utd 6-0 Ratchaburi
Riza reports on his team's 0-6 thrashing at the hands of Buriram Utd.
Interview With Rob Bernard
Rob joins Dale to talk about Thai Football Fever, his new blog, and his adventures groundhopping in Thailand.
Interview With Paul Murphy
Simon quizzes Paul on his time following and reporting on Thai Football. Plus his thoughts on the current state of the game, hopes for the future and how he upset Ange Postecoglou.
This Charming Fan
Grant Aitken answers...
2024-12-1551 min
A Thai Football Podcast71: Big Night Out
On episode 71 of A Thai Football Podcast, Eddy reports on Port's 5-2 defeat against Lion City Sailors in Singapore; Gian casts an eye over Muang Thong Utd's AFC CL2 campaign and assesses the three Thai clubs chances in the next round; Simon interviews Hagen Hubner about his time working in the local game, his first hand experience of corruption, his thoughts on youth development, the league, the national team and more; Lily quizzes Port supporter Tommie Duncan on this week's edition of 'This Charming Fan'; Lyle is "over the moon" to tell us about Nakhon Pathom Utd's 2...
2024-12-0846 min
A Thai Football Podcast70: Saturday Night Beneath The Plastic Palm Trees
On this week's show we have T1 match reports - including noodles, buses, and rubbing shoulders with the good and the great - from Lyle (Nakhon Pathom Utd 0-3 Lamphun Warriors) and Bill (Chiang Rai Utd 0-0 Sukhothai); Simon drops by to review the T3 South first leg, update us on the trials and tribulations of Phuket Andaman FC and tell us what it was like to interview Steve Darby; Lily questions Neal Oliver on 'This Charming Fan'; Tim and Val stay awake long enough to share their views on Chonburi 1-0 Trat in T2; plus we...
2024-12-0138 min
A Thai Football Podcast69: Steve Darby
Former Thailand national team head coach, Steve Darby, sits down with Simon to spill the beans about his time in the kingdom and the region. This is an entertaining must listen for anyone with an interest in the local scene. Steve has some fascinating stories to tell and doesn't pull any punches!
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Photo: Marco
2024-11-2349 min
A Thai Football Podcast68: This Bird Has Flown
On episode 68 of A Thai Football Podcast, we have more contributions to our new feature ‘This Charming Fan’ as Russ, Bill and Gian join us to share their thoughts on the local game; Lyle calls in “live” from a dramatic and controversial T1 match between Muang Thong Utd and Nakhon Pathom Utd; plus Simon provides us with ‘An Idiot’s Guide To T3’ and then files his report from Phuket Andaman’s latest fixture, a 1-2 home defeat against Ranong.
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Photo: Marco
2024-11-1637 min
A Thai Football Podcast67: I'm A Fan You Don't Meet Everyday
On this week's podcast we introduce a new feature called "This Charming Fan" with our first three guests Jamie (Buriram Utd), John (Ratchaburi) and Clare (Chonburi); Kevin revels in the aftermath of Muang Thong Utd's record breaking 9-2 away win against Cebu; Simon Causton interviews a candid and honest Russ Horsley about his first four turbulent months as owner of Phuket Andaman FC; and (Clare's husband) Tim reports on Chonburi's deadly dull and uninspiring 1-1 draw against Chainat.
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Photo: Marco
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2024-11-0944 min
A Thai Football Podcast66: Never Mind The Blocks Here's A Thai Football Podcast
Lion City Sailors fan Eddy provides the Singaporean perspective on his side’s AFC CL2 win against Port; Chris “a guy with a camera” joins Dale to talk about his travels around Thailand documenting his beloved Port FC’s exploits on the road and watching football in far flung places; we have match reports from Simon (T3 South: Songkhla 1-0 Phuket Andaman) and Michael (T2: Pattaya Utd 2-1 Phrae Utd); plus Gian shares his views on current Muang Thong Utd coach Gino Lettieri.
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2024-11-0337 min
A Thai Football Podcast65: It's A Long Way To Krabi
On episode 65 of A Thai Football Podcast, Simon Causton joins us for a behind the scenes look at Phuket Andaman FC’s dramatic start to the season and then reports on Saturday’s 1-0 home win against Yala City; Riza shares his thoughts on Ratchaburi’s 3-5 reverse at Nongbua Pitchaya on Friday night; Clinton sits down with Dale to recount his recent adventures in the north east of Thailand and chew over a few controversial opinions; finally we hear from our Rob, who went along to watch Sisaket United host Chonburi in an entertaining T2 clash.
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2024-10-2643 min
A Thai Football Podcast64: It's A Family Affair
Kevin and Jinny check in from the King’s Cup final between Thailand and Syria in Songkhla; Swatcat fan Russ shares his opinions on Port’s impressive 3-2 win away in Nakhon Ratchasima; Dale and Michael sit down for a conversation about the recent events at Pattaya Utd and the off field influence of the infamous “Dangerous Family”; we have match reports from Simon (Phuket v Pattani: T3 South), Riza (Ratchaburi v Chiang Rai Utd: T1) and Lyle (Nakhon Pathom Utd v Prachuap: T1); and finally, Jamie tells us about his experiences watching the Surin derby in T3 North...
2024-10-2034 min
A Thai Football Podcast63: Safe European Home
On this week’s podcast, content creator Chris joins us to talk about his background in NASCAR, his travels around the country documenting the local football scene, his favourite away fans, what to wear as a neutral and much more; then Ian tells Dale all about his 12,000 mile round trip from England to watch four matches over the course of one weekend in Thailand. Jet lag? Schmet leg!
Chris’s channel: Game Day Adventures
Ian’s four matches:
28/9/24
Samut Prakan 0-4 Navy (Samut Prakan SAT Stadium) T3 East
Chonbu...
2024-10-1341 min
A Thai Football Podcast62: The Rovers Return
PART ONE
Dale and Andy are at Khon Kaen Provincial Stadium for the T1 clash between Khon Kaen Utd and Uthai Thani; Marco evades an over zealous security guard in order to deliver a match report (and one or two other observations) from the Kasem Bundit University v Chonburi League Cup tie; Fergus Tierney sits down with Dale to tell him all about his career to date, growing up in Malaysia, signing for Chonburi, coping with the COVID lockdown, why players want to play in Thailand, Thai fan culture, the TV deal & more!
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2024-10-0649 min
A Thai Football Podcast61: Back To The Old House
Dale, with assistance from Tim, Clare and Val, reports from Chonburi Stadium where he watched the top of the table T2 clash between the hosts and Phrae Utd; Bill brings us up to date with the goings on at Sukhothai; Matt Ward drops in for a chat about Rayong FC; Rob returns to ask Dale all about the 2002 Manchester International Football Tournament which featured U21 teams from Thailand, Oldham Athletic and Manchester City; plus we have match reports from Riza (T1: Bangkok Utd 0-0 Ratchaburi) and Simon (T3 South: Phuket Andaman 1-1 Nara Utd).
Rayong...
2024-09-2941 min
A Thai Football Podcast60: Vissel Do Nicely
Alan Gibson (J Soccer Magazine) files his report from the ACL Elite group match between Buriram Utd and Vissel Kobe and reveals the topic of an interesting post match conversation he had with the visitors’ coach; Persib World fills us in on his side’s AFC CL2 defeat at home to Port; Michael Redmond joins Dale with an update on Pattaya Utd’s start to the T2 season; regular contributor Lyle offers his thoughts on Nakhon Pathon Utd’s wet Friday night 0-0 draw at Khon Kaen Utd; Simon Causton brings us the latest from Phuket Andaman FC’s adve...
2024-09-2237 min
A Thai Football Podcast59: Shot By Both Sides
This week’s episode comes “live” from Khon Kaen Provincial Stadium where I wormed my way into the heart of the crowd to watch the home side open their T3 North East campaign with a 2-0 win against Ubon Kruanapat; Toby (Port) and Jamie (Buriram Utd) join me to discuss and dissect the recent top of the table T1 clash between their respective clubs; Lyle gives us the lowdown on the situation at Nakhon Pathon Utd – and gets a few things off his chest; plus we have match reports from Riza (T1: Lamphun Warrior v Ratchababuri) and Simon (T...
2024-09-1645 min
A Thai Football Podcast58: So True . . . Funny As It Seems
On this week's podcast, Dale talks to Nakhon Ratchasima fan and Isaan's answer to Harvey Smith, Russ John, about his club's start to the season, his T1 predictions, "Murillogate", the joy of away trips, the frustrations involved in trying to watch matches on Thai TV and we reveal Thailand's answer to Brian Clough and Peter Taylor.
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Photo: Marco
2024-09-0730 min
A Thai Football Podcast57: Can You Hear Us On The Box?
Lyle – with the help of a very special guest – reports from Nakhon Pathom Utd’s 0-3 home defeat against Bangkok Utd; in a hugely entertaining interview, Dale chats to ex- ESPN/Star Sports producer Dez Corkhill about his brave decision to televise Thai football when no-one else was interested, his career in South East Asia, the intricacies of broadcasting the local leagues, and much more; plus Riza joins us to share his thoughts on the dramatic 2-2 draw between Ratchaburi and Port.
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Photo: Marco
2024-09-0135 min
A Thai Football Podcast56: Pipob A Lula
Tim, Val and Clare invite us into their world of man bags, footballing lookalikes and crocheting, plus they give us the occasional update from the Chonburi v Samut Prakan City match; Lyle travels to Nongbua to watch his beloved Nakhon Pathom Utd in action; Dale interviews freelance journalist Simon Causton about his role with the Phuket News, the rebirth of the local football club and his time covering the Bangkok based teams for The Big Chilli and Associated Press; Gian reviews Muang Thong Utd’s opening three games and shares his opinions on the coach; Riza is ba...
2024-08-2536 min
A Thai Football Podcast55: Destination Venus
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.
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2024-08-1838 min
A Thai Football Podcast54: In Like Quinn
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!!
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Photo: Marco
Competition details:
Thai league guess up. Shamelessly stolen from the...
2024-08-1146 min
A Thai Football Podcast53: It's Cliched To Be Cynical At The Start Of The Season
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.
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Photo: Marco
2024-08-0430 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 7: Ta Lao
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.
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Photo: Marco
2024-07-3029 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 6: Kevin, Jinny & Russ Horsley
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.
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Photo: Marco
2024-07-2531 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 5: Toby Knight
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!
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2024-07-1930 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 4: Elias Dolah
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
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2024-07-1229 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 3: Dale Farrington
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!
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2024-07-0746 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 2: Charyl Chappuis
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.
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2024-06-2929 min
A Thai Football PodcastClose Season Special 1: Kevin Narang
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.
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2024-06-2445 min
A Thai Football Podcast52: Hassan Knows I'm Miserable Now
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.
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2024-06-1745 min
A Thai Football Podcast51: He Thinks That I'm A Cabbage
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...
2024-06-1048 min
A Thai Football Podcast50: I Predict A Roi Et
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...
2024-06-0350 min
A Thai Football Podcast49: Rocket Man
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...
2024-05-281h 10
A Thai Football Podcast48: Fin
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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2024-05-2034 min
A Thai Football Podcast47: We Come To Buriram, Not To Praise Them
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...
2024-05-1351 min
A Thai Football Podcast46: Who Do You Think You Are Kidding, Mr Bernard?
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...
2024-05-0746 min
A Thai Football Podcast45: The Beautiful North (East)
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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2024-04-3057 min
A Thai Football Podcast44: These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
Rob completes his epic walk for charity; a deflated Riza reports on his side's 1-4 reverse against the league leaders; Tim has a frustrating time buying tickets at BG Stadium; Clare updates us on her crocheting; guest Ryan Walters (Backheel Media) shares his opinions on BG Stadium and its new stand; a very happy Russ John takes time out from celebrating Nakhon Ratchasima's T2 title win to tell us all about the big day; Madam Pang cops it from Dale; and the chaps discuss the two domestic cup competitions and possible venues for the FA Cup final.
2024-04-2358 min
A Thai Football Podcast43: I Wish It Could Be Songkran Everyday
Rob’s back in the studio, so we have a good old chat about Chonburi’s defeat at Udon Utd, the FA Cup semi-finals and the choice of venues, the poor treatment of away fans, dealing with frustrations, Thai football being in the best state it’s ever been, Rob’s neutrality, the T3 play offs, clubs folding (does it matter?), players not being paid, Rob’s sponsored walk and we need your help solving a Thai football mystery.
Follow Rob on Twitter for updates on his sponsored walk: https://twitter.com/Rob_Bernard
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2024-04-1433 min
A Thai Football Podcast42: This Is Pop
Where's Rob? Again!!; Riza reports on Ratchaburi's first defeat in the second leg; Tim and Clare lament another home reverse for Chonburi and lambast Ratchaburi's anti-football, while Agam gives us the opposition view; Kevin has a pop at Popp; and Rob "pops" up at the T1 match of the weekend - Bangkok Utd v Port - for his roving report.
2024-04-0930 min
A Thai Football Podcast41: A View From The Boundary
Rob's on his travels again and Dale is stuck in the studio with just a cup of tea for company; Mark Loveridge and Russ John - two happy Nakhon Ratchasima fans - join us to celebrate their team's return to the top flight; Riza and Bill provide different views on the controversial Sukhothai v Ratchaburi clash; Hua Hin Dragon, Neal Oliver, pops by to talk about Ratchaburi's largely successful second leg and offer some advice to the new regime on the league fixture list and kick off times; Russ Horsley gives listeners the opportunity to invest in...
2024-04-0247 min
A Thai Football Podcast40: On The Buses
Dale & Rob are both out and about again this week, but in very different locations; Gian and Michael give us Thai and South Korean perspectives after the big match at Rajamangala; Jamie muses on the dismissal of Buriram Utd head coach Papas and offers his thoughts on his replacement; Rob & Steve go looking for adventure in the Thonburi league…and find it; Blue gives us an insight into what it’s like to be a fan of a unique football club like Futera Utd; and there’s praise for Kasesart FC and Madam Pang.
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2024-03-2652 min
A Thai Football Podcast39: Korea Opportunities - The Ones That Never Knock
Riza adopts a new approach to filing a match report; Grant Aitken joins us to talk about Kawin Thamsatchanan's successful return to Muang Thong Utd; Gian is on hand to preview Thailand's back to back fixtures against South Korea; new contributor Michael Redmond rounds up the action in T2, shares his early impressions of watching Thai football and gives us the South Korean perspective on the upcoming international games; and Rob's Roving Report comes from the Semi-Pro League clash between Futera Utd & Dome FC.
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2024-03-1854 min
A Thai Football Podcast38: Here Comes The Future And You Can't Run From It
Dale is on the road again, this time he's at Khon Kaen Sports School v Chonburi in Thai Women's League 1; Riza joins us from Dragon Solar Park as his beloved Ratchaburi team continue their fantastic second leg run; Gary files a report from Vongchavalitkul University v Roi Et in the Semi-Pro League north east division and we stay in the region for Rob's Roving Report; Futera Utd owner Mark Watson drops by to explain his club's revolutionary approach to running a football team and Clare comments on the artistic merits of the kit; Russ Horsley from Higher...
2024-03-1155 min
A Thai Football Podcast37: You Come Up Here With Your Fancy Southern Ways
Dale, with the help of Andy and Sean, reports “live” from Khon Kaen Utd’s 0-0 draw with title hopefuls Port; Rob is at the Semi-Pro League match between Sisaket City and Vongchavalitkul University; new contributor Kevin Tambien recounts the drama of Bangkok FC’s FA Cup win against Buriram Utd and Jamie Pinder reflects on his side’s shock defeat; Bill gets emotional after watching his beloved Sukhothai come from behind to beat Chiang Rai Utd; Mark Watson gives us an eye witness account of the outrageous events that saw the EGY Thai v Futera Utd fixture ca...
2024-03-0553 min
A Thai Football Podcast36: A Cheap Holiday In Other Peoples Misery
Rob introduces some mates from Scarborough to the delights of PAT Stadium and reports on the match which saw Port edge to a 1-0 win against Trat; Dale makes an emotional return to Chonburi Stadium after a long time away, meets up with friends old and new, gives us the lowdown on the Sharks 3-1 win against Sukhothai and picks up fashion tips from Clare; back in the studio, we hear from Riza and Agam (Ratchaburi v Uthai Thani), Matt (BG Pathum Utd v Bangkok Utd) and Bill (Chonburi v Sukhothai) and our hosts discuss a busy...
2024-02-2743 min
A Thai Football Podcast35: An Orgy Of Goalmouth Thrills
Rob is joined by a very special guest for his Roving Report from Khon Kaen v Sisaket Utd; Jim (Port) and Kevin (Muang Thong Utd) share their experiences at PAT Stadium as away fans are allowed to attend the derby match after an eight year ban and Marco provides us with an account of the on field drama; Riza shares his thoughts on Ratchaburi's wins against Khon Kaen Utd and Police Tero; Bill remains philosophical after seeing his beloved Sukhothai thumped 4-0 in Buriram; Clare runs a critical eye over the Police Tero away kit; plus Rob...
2024-02-2044 min