Football world comparisons

[ironfromafar]

Went to get my live footy fix last night in the TPL
Nong Bua Pitchaya fc v Parchup Kiri Kan fc

NBP just above the relegation zone ran out 1-0 winners over 4th placed PKK in a very entertaining end to end game. Att 1300… only 2 stands , one huge one and opposite ultra drumming and singing folks… some highlights via true visions tv on the link below… 5 QUID TO GET IN BEST SEATS.
Abo Eisa was on the bench for NBP but not used.

Great pitch considering the weather here.

Heres the NBP FB page .. and yes VAR is used

https://www.facebook.com/nongbuapitchayafcofficial/?locale=th_TH

I found myself comparing the TPL to EFL and would put id around L2 NL standard apart from almost anual champions Buriram united who are a step above most others .. saying that more in rhe fray at the top this season.

[Rene Artois]

Hercules (Alicante) – playing in equivalent of L1 in England.

Bubblegum football today.
A 5-1 thrashing of the team in second place.

[sugij lim]

I am proud that the Thai League has high standards at the ASEAN level.
It is very difficult to have a football team here that can survive on its own.
If it weren’t for a businessman who loves football very much like Mr. Wirachat Sathitraipop, owner of the Krung Thonburi FC team that has now disbanded.
Most of them are local influential people, who are often local politicians, as owners.
But personally, I think Scunthorpe could easily be in the Thai League if you look at the quality of the team.
But as they say, the club’s finances determine its success.
There are many football fans who are crazy about football, but there are not many fans who can afford to pay for the tickets. There are not many who can expect sponsors in Thailand.
The money from the team owner is the most important.

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[ironfromafar]

sugij lim wrote:

I am proud that the Thai League has high standards at the ASEAN level.
It is very difficult to have a football team here that can survive on its own.
If it weren’t for a businessman who loves football very much like Mr. Wirachat Sathitraipop, owner of the Krung Thonburi FC team that has now disbanded.
Most of them are local influential people, who are often local politicians, as owners.
But personally, I think Scunthorpe could easily be in the Thai League if you look at the quality of the team.
But as they say, the club’s finances determine its success.
There are many football fans who are crazy about football, but there are not many fans who can afford to pay for the tickets. There are not many who can expect sponsors in Thailand.
The money from the team owner is the most important.

The Standard of Thai football is has improved massively and still is evolving.. in my younger days i used to watch Chonburi FC who at the time were the front runners that mantle has passed to Buriram United but there are quite a few others of similar stature now.

NB Pitchaya FC have a hard core of 1500 fans and did get 3000 for the Buriram fixture , very passionate and a nice atmosphere saying that very different to attending an EPL game. but as you say even at 80 – 200 bt to get in (2 to 5 quid) its out the reach of many especially for clubs outside of Bkk.

The clubs do have sponsors but in the main totally controlled by the owner.

Me and my son attend as many games as poss here but must admit to missing watching Scunny whatever league they are in as they are and always will be my only team.

UTI and NBP FC

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