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The original Chiang Mai is Blue

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

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1:10:37

This week bringing you everything From Bright Friday...

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2024/09/04

Bragging rights for Phil and Rob who both got 5/8 predictions correct for last weekend. Simon not so many!Who would have guessed that Suphanburi and Kasetsart would play the game of the weekend in T2?We take a look at the teams in T3 South, East and West - the other three divisions will follow next week.Phil give True Visions a well deserved earful. https://youtu.be/AR8D2yqgQ1U?si=1i4NO3iR6bsZMJw5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:53

Chiang Mai is Blue from Mousehole to MaeJo....

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2024/08/28

Last weekend's results and match reviews from T2. Phil was at Chonburi with his beloved Samut Prakan....Predictions for this weekend. CMFC update - our friendly last Saturday at Khelang - and another friendly this Saturday where we look forward to seeing MaeJo United's new centre half....once of Mousehole AFC....play football and see the world !And some thoughts on the Sunday visit of Chonburi to Chiang Mai United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:36

What was Trat ?

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2024/08/21

Samut Prakan produce the result of the weekend.All the week's results from T2 and fixtures for this weekend....A CMFC update.REVO - who cares - Cup draw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:33

The Chiang Mai hills are alive with the sound of...

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2024/08/14

The latest news from the hills around Mon Jam and a review of the first week of the season in T2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:04

Part 2 of our Thai League 2 predictions for 2024-2025

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2024/08/01

From Kanchanaburi to Trat via Nakhon Si Thammarat and the purple crabs of Mahasarakham.A rant about Kasetsart.Samut Prakan announces Major Cineplex as a new sponsor - good news for Phil at last. A quick where are we now on CMFC - that could all change by the time that you read this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:52

Our Thai League 2 preview for the 2024-2025 season

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2024/08/01

Phil Williams joins Simon and Rob to preview the new Thai League 2 season which starts in just seven days and we all make our predictions for promotion, playoffs and relegation.We need a new podcast name. Ideas please - not "grumpy old men!"Also what movies should Samut Prakan show at their first three home games given their new sponsorship from Major cinemas?Giant white cocks get a mention as well.This is Part 1. Part 2 follows shortly.Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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42:48

Its not over until.....

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2024/07/13

The lack of updates from CMFC is a concern,Big sums still due to ex=players, staff and to other parties.Where are they now update.Kasetsart the unlikely beneficiaries of CMFC's demiseAnd an Irish center half embracing his inner barbie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:58

Carlos Parreira returns to Thailand

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2024/06/29

Carlos Parreira is back in Thailand - and shook off his jetlag for long enough to talk with Chiang Mai is Blue about the challenge and opportunities at Rayong FC - in Thai League 1.He is genuinely one of the good guys and we wish him every success in his new role.We also have an update on the soap opera that is Chiang Mai FC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:37

Hey ho, hey ho, its to T3 we go.....

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2024/06/20

An update on Chiang Mai FC - with a deal for new investors and a team in T3 looking increasingly likely.Where are they now...as last year's players get snapped up....The return of coach Carlos to ThailandA first look at the teams that will be playing in T3 North. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:25

Professionals and Amateurs

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2024/06/13

We talk with Khun Pongsakorn Tantajanya the General Manager of Mahasarakham SBT FC - newly promoted to Thai League 2. This is a club that is doing everything well - organising early for the new season; recruiting quality players; seeking out new sponsors; understanding their budget; and engaging with the local community.Compare and contrast to CMFC. The search continues for Big Sand - as potential investors into CMFC seek a face-to-face meeting before any deal can be agreed.And (unusually for us -

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1:01:14

The CMFC 2023-2024 Awards show

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2024/06/06

This week's podcast spans the world of CMFC with help from Rob Lewis the 87th in Canada and Dennis Kiselev from Russia, via Mae Hia,We have a series of awards for our 2023-2024 season that may in years to come be coveted by the winners and nominees.We also try to update where we are now on the future of CMFC - sadly with no good news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:51

Is this the end of the road for CMFC?

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2024/05/30

An update, as best we can, on the status of CMFC's 2024-2025 license applications; and the possible outcomes. It is complicated and reliable information is at a premium.Simon goes to Rayong - and eventually comes home.Part 2 of our whistlestop review of the 2023-2024 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:52

It is the anticipation that hurts the most....

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2024/05/24

While we wait for news on whether we still have a football club next season, and of which league we will play in, here is part one of our three part review of the 2023/24 season. A quick update on the T2 playoffs with the last game of the season tomorrow - Rayong entertain Nakhon Si United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:26

CMFC fall in the play off semi-final

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2024/05/15

In Thai League 2 CMFC fell at the last - an entertaining 2-2 draw at home to Nakhon Si United sending the visitors to the T2 playoff final against Rayong.Our Rayong correspondent adds his thoughts on a memorable night as Chulapa-infused Rayong beat Ayutthaya 4-1 after extra time. Behind the scenes CMFC is the one club in T2 that saw its application for a 2024/2025 T2 license rejected. The club has until 21 May to appeal, and presumably to provide missing or clarifying information.CMFC fans are left

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35:11

Huge weekend ahead for T2

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2024/05/08

"It's not how you start the season, it's how you finish. If you wind up helping the team make the playoffs, that's what you play for."After the first leg games Ayutthaya travel to Rayong defending a 2-1 lead and NakhonSi United will defend a 1-0 lead at Chiang Mai FC.It really could not be closer - there will be heroes and villains by 8pm on Saturday evening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:11

Last four standing

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2024/05/01

A 1-1 draw at Kasetsart in our final game of the regular season. Happy to see Yoo ByungSoo back, leading the line and scoring our only goal. Kasetsart were already relegated but played with big hearts. I will miss their away zone - the best view for away fans in T2.CMFC go onto the playoffs. The last four clubs battling it out in the summer heat for the last ticket to T1. CMFC embark on a long distance return to Nakhon Si Thammarat and NakhonSi United - where the two Chiang Mai clubs are the only

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39:47

Onwards to the T2 playoffs - and two angry men!

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2024/04/24

With a hot-weathered and hot-tempered win over Chainat, Chiang Mai FC confirmed a play off spot alongside Nakhon Si United, Rayong and one of Ayutthaya, Lampang or Rayong. It's complicated....The Thai FA have given Stenio Jnr a four match ban after incidents at the end of the game.Rayong and Samut Prakan share twelve goals including a Galhardo special. Congrats to Nakhon Ratchasima confirmed as champions and to Nongbua Pitchaya promoted as runners-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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57:05

An Irishman in Chainat....

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2024/04/18

Simon and I interview Clyde O'Connell from Chainat Hornbill FC.I really enjoyed this interview.Clyde joined Chainat in the mid season transfer window - and has played a big part in turning around the form of the club. We discuss his journey from Limerick (in Ireland) to Cambodia and Laos and then onto Thailand. A reward for ambition, hard work and living his dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:54

Two games to go.....as Chainat are our visitors this...

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2024/04/18

A shorter than usual podcast as there were no games over the Songkran weekend.We preview this weekend's fixtures including the visit of Chainat Hornbill to Chiang Mai and look at the playoff contenders from T2 with just two games to play in the regular season.Our interview with Clyde O'Connell will be posted separately. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:16

Taming the wild rabbits

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2024/04/11

A long long trip to Chanthaburi for a 1-1 draw. An adventure in T3 in Bankhai. Updates on the weekend's results from T2, the Chang FA Cup quarter finals, Shirtgate, and on T2 and T3 playoff contenders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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