Udon Thani FC 2015-season

Post by **samster** » April 16, 2015, 8:20 pm

Guys, the replies are comprehensive and very helpful so I thank you. Been visiting (and now living) here for 9 years and still learning! It strikes me that this is what the forum should be for rather than some of the other threads where people clearly have too much time on their hands. By the way I am a Leeds supporter back in the UK so, anything UDFC has to offer is bound to be an improvement !

Post by **phen** » April 17, 2015, 2:11 pm

hello Samster,
I visit many times with my daughter the games. She is 10 years old now.
Every time it's fun for both but not expect always good football.
We standing on the open side because for me football is cheer.

Post by **Svein66** » May 25, 2015, 10:13 am

For those who might need "farang" sized shirts, UDFC now has all 3 colours in XXL, 2XL and/or 3XL. They are marked 3L, 4L and 5L in the neck. Last year 2XL (4L) was the biggest size, so nice to see they now have even bigger shirts.
Price for all sizes is 530 baht and the shirts can be bought at the stadium this Saturday and at the UDFC-shop near KFC/UD Town every day.

Post by **Brian Davis** » May 25, 2015, 11:51 am

That's good Svein, although I'd suggest taking along one of your own shirts you know fits you ok, to match up with a new Udon one.

Post by **Martyn** » May 25, 2015, 12:48 pm

I was in the club shop last weekend and bought the white and orange team shirt in size XL and the same coloured 'We Go Together' shirt (250 baht) as well. Total bill was 800 baht. I also wanted the blue and orange club shirts but at the time they didn't have XL. I must say the ones I did buy are excellent quality.

Post by **Martyn** » May 25, 2015, 12:57 pm

Post by **whatnall** » June 17, 2015, 11:20 pm

Ok, so l have just found the fixtures listed in the middle of this thread - sorry

Are they on a web page anywhere?

Steve

Post by **Brian Davis** » June 19, 2015, 6:05 pm

whatnall wrote:Are they on a web page anywhere?

You might care to have a look at udfc.mamutweb.com or http://www.facebook.com/UDFC info. Svein updates here and you'll find the fixtures, goalscorers etc. too.
Incidentally, important clash this coming Sunday at home to Khon Kaen. It's also live on SMM TV, I'm told, which usually means with the Army making their announcements on most channels starting at 1800 hrs, the official ko time, the start will be delayed perhaps 20-30 minutes! (ANY game kicking off on time here is unusual

) For those who haven't travelled to the recent away games, first chance to see some new players and a returning favourite - if selected!

Post by **Svein66** » June 19, 2015, 7:50 pm

Working links: http://udfc.mamutweb.com/default.htm & https://www.facebook.com/UDFCinfo for info and statistics. All previous and upcoming matches can be found there.

You also have https://www.facebook.com/EnglishUDFC if you think pictures of fans, and the Thai people who "likes" them, is the most important thing.

Post by **whatnall** » June 20, 2015, 9:58 am

Svein, Brian,
Many thanks; just what I wanted.
We're a couple of hours from Udon so these things need a little planning

Steve

Post by **Zidane** » June 20, 2015, 11:28 am

The match against Khon Kaen certainly is an important game for Udon if they are to retain hopes of playing in the Champions League.
Top 2 automatically qualify,3rd place is in a play off.

TEAM PLAYED POINTS TOP SIX

1.Khon Kaen United 18 48
2.Loei City 18 43
3.Ubon UNT United 18 38
4.Khon Kaen 18 36
5.Udon Thani 18 35
6.Amnat Charoen United 18 35

Post by **phen** » June 20, 2015, 1:23 pm

Update after last week games:

1.Khon Kaen United 19 - 51
2.Loei City 19 - 43
3.Khon Kaen FC 19 - 39
4.Ubon UNT United 19 - 39
5.Udon Thani 19 - 38
6.Amnat Poly 19 - 38

Post by **Svein66** » June 20, 2015, 4:02 pm

Zidane wrote:The match against Khon Kaen certainly is an important game for Udon if they are to retain hopes of playing in the Champions League.
Top 2 automatically qualify,3rd place is in a play off.

A win will be great, but the important thing is not to lose. It`s still a long way to go (15 matches), so a lot can still happen. It will be interesting to see if all the transfers this month will change the clubs at top 6. All of them is signing new players to get better, but nothing is certain about actually getting better.

UDFC has 8 new players (so far) and has won both matches this months with some of them. 5 of the 8 started at least one of the 2 matches, and 1 has been a sub.
2 of the 8 new players was also signed by the club in June last year. 1 of them didn`t play much last year, and the other 1 came back to Udon too late after a holiday in his own country between the seasons, and was sent on loan to Nong Bua Pitchaya.

It will be another full house tomorrow, and with 2 awaymatches coming up after this one, all footballfans should attend tomorrow`s match. For those who can`t, the match can be seen live on SMMTV.

Post by **Svein66** » August 20, 2015, 10:49 am

Not many posts by current members, so here`s ann update for potensial new football interested farangs on Udon Map.
The local football team, Udon Thani FC (UDFC), is playing at home this Saturday at 18.00 at Institute Of Physical Education Stadium. The match is against Ubon Ratchathani in 7th place.
UDFC is 3rd in the table with 6 rounds left. Top-2 will qualify for the promotion play-offs (Champions League), while number 3 will play number 2 in the Southern league for the final spot in the play-offs.

UDFC was in the play-offs in the last 2 seasons, but failed to get promotion. If they qualify for the play-offs again this season, we`ll be having matches until Christmas.

UDFC has 6 wins in a row now, while Ubon Ratchathani are unbeaten in 11. So come to the stadium this Saturday. It will be another full house for sure!

Post by **Svein66** » September 29, 2015, 9:57 am

A short update, even if nobody care...
UDFC finished the leagueseason in 3rd place, and will meet Pattani in a single play-off match this Saturday at 18.30 in Ayuthhaya. The winner will join 11 already qualified teams in the Regional Champions League.
The match this Saturday will be shown live on SMMTV.

The draw for the Regional Champions League will be held in Khon Kaen on October 5, with the matches starting on October 10. The RCL have 10 matchdays and will end just before Christmas.

Post by **Brian Davis** » September 29, 2015, 11:01 am

Let's hope it has the excitement and passion of the Loei away game with two teams really needing to win to ensure their season progressed (but dependant upon the Amnat result elsewhere), perhaps without the negative incidents including BOTH sets of fans wanting to take the referee's head off at different stages in the game, a short 'walk-off' by players, the referee being confronted by players and others who shouldn't even be on the pitch and police/security having to intervene at the end when some Loei fans invaded intent on grabbing the referee! TIT! A great turnout by many Udon fans, including myself and they made a lot of noise in support of the team.
Much as I know Svein and myself would like to go to Ayutthaya, we can't face the prospect of a 0500 hrs start for official buses to the game! Good luck to those who can endure. Unfortunately, no chartered plane, it seems, the quicker journey avoiding the possibility of bus bum sores, driving oneself,staying overnight etc. and getting back at a fairly reasonable time, convincing the wife I'm not up to no good!

At least there'll be the compensation of tv coverage.

Post by **Zidane** » September 30, 2015, 2:00 pm

I'm sure all the footie fans on the forum wish Udon Thani FC all the best for Saturdays big game.
Lets hope they are successful and reach the Regional Champions League and get promotion this time around ! $\:D/$

Post by **waanjai** » October 3, 2015, 11:23 pm

Post by **Brian Davis** » October 4, 2015, 5:23 am

Yup, well done Udon. Just to confirm that was the score after a penalty shoot-out, after it finished 0-0 at full time (no extra time played in this game). Not a lot in it and hardly a classic game with Udon, I thought, just coming closest on the chances created by either team. The large number of fans who did travel were rewarded.
Now, as Svein indicated, we await the draw tomorrow to see which teams are in our group, tough or not at least on league records so far, and perhaps more attractive travel-wise.

Post by **Svein66** » October 5, 2015, 9:28 am

The following teams is in today`s Regional Champions League draw:

Winners:
Customs United (Bangkok)
Rayong (Central/East)
Samut Sakhon (Central/West)
Lampang (North)
Khon Kaen United (North/East)
Satun United (South)

Others:
Chamchuri United (Bangkok) *
Chachoengsao (Central/East)
Thonbury City (Central/West)
Chiang Rai City (North)
Ubon UMT United (North/East)
Udon Thani (South) **

* = Chamchuri United replaces BCC Tero, after they was deducted 15 points last nght for using a player who had a contract with another club.
** = Udon Thani is concidered a Southern team in the draw as no winners and runners-up from the same league can be drawn together. Udon Thani was 3rd in the league and qualified after beating number 2 in the Southern league in a play-off game.

The draw will be made at 18.00 today. There will be 3 winners and 3 runners-up in each group.

The Regional Champions League kicks off this Saturday (October 10).