Yes, it was a good result, but a horrible decision by the referee to allow the goal! And where he found those 7 minutes to add on at the end, I don`t know. Should never have been more than 3-4 minutes! Maybe he`s getting a bonus from Newin.
It will surely be a big night in 4 weeks time, and it should be a full house. Maybe 4000-5000 people? It was more than 3200 vs Songkhla.
Anyway, we have four leaguegames before Buriram is coming, and that`s the most important. Since the banned players could play in the cup, the team will lose them for 2 extra leaguegames, which is not a good thing.
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Next game at 4pm on Sunday in Yasothon...
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I've sent below to Thai League Football as a possible article. I hope I've covered some of the atmosphere of my trip to Buriram. Yes, well done Udon and pleased I made the effort.
Away to Buriram Thunder with Udon
Following discussions with my wife on the possibility of me driving to Buriram alone, staying overnight, or going on a supporters’ coach, I set off in the car with wife and toddler!
A stop somewhere along the highway a few hours later at a large OTOP place, witnessed the arrival of three coaches of Udon fans and the restaurant and shop were suddenly a sea of orange. Quite a few ”hellos” and nods of recognition. There must have been quite a few cars and minibuses too and fans clearly saw this as a big game, with the chance to see this much-heralded stadium. Bumped into another regular farang fan off the coach, who immediately offered “Long way, isn’t it?” I didn’t reply that I thought it was still another couple of hours, but it occurred to me that we were still in Esan and IF Udon did gain promotion from the regional league, lots more time and expense will go on travelling for team and supporters.
Off the highway at Sida, which was much more pleasant and was able to sail through to Buriram on good, clear roads. I was to try the same route back, but without map double-checking on my part, some clear signs, it wasn’t so smooth and led to the not uncommon ‘difference of opinion’ with wife. And the 2 year old was no hope whatsoever.
An hour or two in a smart, modern-décor, excellent value hotel before making our way to the ground, a few kilometers south of the city. And it was bound to be impressive, when you’re used to provincial grounds. For example, sufficient, clean toilets. Loads of parking available, although that’s no guarantee that people will park sensibly – I returned to the car later to find a motorbike 2 centimeters from my front bumper. Many fans from both teams were already eating, drinking, socializing, cheering in front of the main stand and there were many stalls selling and promoting things. Even a packed-out 7/11 in place. There was a kiddies play area, which was to be put to good use later. A helpful lady employee directed me to where I could get tickets- surprisingly my wife, wearing an Udon shirt rather than a latest fashion item, had said she wanted to watch the game, youngster permitting.
Udon had been allocated seating in the corner, behind the goal at the north end, the norm for a moderate number of away fans it seems. Significantly, no roof behind the goals; the other end left empty bar a few rows of noise-generating Buriram fans. Unlike a new stadium in Udon (not apparently to be used by UDFC), where the design of seating means one cannot see several meters of the nearside pitch, the incline of seating meant an unrestricted view. I’m certain the players welcomed the flat, unworn playing surface.
Security staff made it clear that no drink or food was allowed to be taken to the seats. One could leave bags downstairs, but of course you’d have to miss part of the game to go back and consume refreshment. I thought some Thai might collapse at the prospect of not eating/drinking for perhaps an hour! My wife appealed, to no avail, that our youngster needed his cartons of milk. I appreciate it’s unusual to have very young children present, that there’s concern fans might launch bottles or the Thai equivalent of a stale pork pie at officials or opposition fans, but refusing a carton of milk seemed a ‘more than my job’s worth’ attitude. Sure enough, just as my son was clapping and joining in with ‘Udon, Udon’, he demanded milk. Wife had to haul him off. Admittedly, he was to have a good time in the aforementioned play area and the staff did allow them re-admittance late in the game.
I have little knowledge about the Thai Premier League, Champions League or players, no idea how Buriram was approaching this game and frankly didn’t care. My concern is Udon performing well, giving all, playing with spirit. IF Buriram played a strong team, their top players, I hoped Udon would give respect, but not self-destruct at the prospect. I wasn’t to be disappointed. As some shirts were exchanged at the end of the game, I guess at least some Buriram big names featured.
The game was, in my opinion, a very clean one and free from all the antics which feature in many games. I have to say I find all this Fair Play flag-waving, wai-ing, showing of supposed respect to the opposition and officials before, on the pitch(apologies) and after the game all farcical and two-faced. I’ve witnessed enough events at Udon this season to show, that when the game starts, all this nonsense goes out the window. And when did this kicking the ball out, or not, when someone is injured start(today’s version of a wet sponge seems to hasten a miraculous recovery in most cases, but I’ve seen situations develop when a player HASN’T kicked the ball out)? Goodness, why can’t the referee decide whether it’s necessary to stop the game, when the ball is still in play? I’m digressing here, but sort of leading on to Thai fans and particularly here, Buriram’s cheering section. I’m not certain that the adjective describing Thai fans shouldn’t be ‘partying’ rather than ‘passionate’. It seems often to me that win, lose or draw, just don’t spoil the party. And so we have the large Buriram cheer section, seemingly comprised of mainly female teenagers if one judged the pitch of the noise generated, going through their various routines. I just didn’t feel the ‘support’ related to the state of the game, what was happening on the pitch, or that the former really mattered, the concern was just making noise and movement routines. Would they have had the same fun in a karaoke kiosk, or at a pop concert? Worse was the horn-blowing(?) which started in volume every time Udon was in possession. Just very, very boring. It was reminiscent of the vuvuzelas at the last World Cup, which ruined the atmosphere. Come on Buriram, you can do better than that.
Oh, also at the start of both halves, we had some guy using the stadium sound system to yell out very mundanely, I guess, something in support of Buriram. Surely it wasn’t anything political? One way or another, it was out of order as the game was underway.
So, as the weather deteriorated into heavy rain and just as it looked as if Udon was closing in on a gutsy draw, a floodlight failure and on resumption, a disputed Buriram goal. I found it a little amusing that a 500+ million baht stadium could still suffer a floodlight failure (nothing to do with weather, but Udon knew all about floodlight failures, having forfeited a game against Ubon when power couldn’t be restored. Whilst I’m sure the League argues that it’s the Club’s problem, it might seem harsh to have points deducted when in Udon’s case and probably other provincial clubs, the ground is leased from the local Administration which surely has the responsibility of maintaining the stadium and up-keeping facilities) and my thoughts were that it would really put the cat amongst the pigeons if Udon was awarded the game. I can’t comment on the legitimacy of the ‘goal’, which occurred at the other end of the pitch, but great pressure on the referee NOT to give it, one thinks. Some Buriram players seemed uncertain whether to celebrate or not.
Before reuniting with wife/toddler, I remained in my seat to thank the players – I thought they deserved it. I think all Buriram fans in the open had departed and quite a few Udon because of the downpour and having to avoid travelling several hours in wet clothes. There was a most enormous clap of thunder as we left the ground. My son isn’t able to say now (and I hope never says) “What the**** was that?”, but his face said it for him.
Udon couldn’t do anything about the weather, but fair to say reduced Buriram’s thunder to just a few rumbles. Very pleased I went and glad I had a hotel booked rather than face an immediate journey back.
It will be interesting to see how Buriram cope with the Udon support and poorer facilities, pitch in a few weeks for the 2nd leg. I understand Buriram has requested more than the usual concrete seating allocated for away fans. No wish to spoil the occasion, but I anticipate a bumper crowd and hope Udon organize it well, or chaos could result.
Away to Buriram Thunder with Udon
Following discussions with my wife on the possibility of me driving to Buriram alone, staying overnight, or going on a supporters’ coach, I set off in the car with wife and toddler!
A stop somewhere along the highway a few hours later at a large OTOP place, witnessed the arrival of three coaches of Udon fans and the restaurant and shop were suddenly a sea of orange. Quite a few ”hellos” and nods of recognition. There must have been quite a few cars and minibuses too and fans clearly saw this as a big game, with the chance to see this much-heralded stadium. Bumped into another regular farang fan off the coach, who immediately offered “Long way, isn’t it?” I didn’t reply that I thought it was still another couple of hours, but it occurred to me that we were still in Esan and IF Udon did gain promotion from the regional league, lots more time and expense will go on travelling for team and supporters.
Off the highway at Sida, which was much more pleasant and was able to sail through to Buriram on good, clear roads. I was to try the same route back, but without map double-checking on my part, some clear signs, it wasn’t so smooth and led to the not uncommon ‘difference of opinion’ with wife. And the 2 year old was no hope whatsoever.
An hour or two in a smart, modern-décor, excellent value hotel before making our way to the ground, a few kilometers south of the city. And it was bound to be impressive, when you’re used to provincial grounds. For example, sufficient, clean toilets. Loads of parking available, although that’s no guarantee that people will park sensibly – I returned to the car later to find a motorbike 2 centimeters from my front bumper. Many fans from both teams were already eating, drinking, socializing, cheering in front of the main stand and there were many stalls selling and promoting things. Even a packed-out 7/11 in place. There was a kiddies play area, which was to be put to good use later. A helpful lady employee directed me to where I could get tickets- surprisingly my wife, wearing an Udon shirt rather than a latest fashion item, had said she wanted to watch the game, youngster permitting.
Udon had been allocated seating in the corner, behind the goal at the north end, the norm for a moderate number of away fans it seems. Significantly, no roof behind the goals; the other end left empty bar a few rows of noise-generating Buriram fans. Unlike a new stadium in Udon (not apparently to be used by UDFC), where the design of seating means one cannot see several meters of the nearside pitch, the incline of seating meant an unrestricted view. I’m certain the players welcomed the flat, unworn playing surface.
Security staff made it clear that no drink or food was allowed to be taken to the seats. One could leave bags downstairs, but of course you’d have to miss part of the game to go back and consume refreshment. I thought some Thai might collapse at the prospect of not eating/drinking for perhaps an hour! My wife appealed, to no avail, that our youngster needed his cartons of milk. I appreciate it’s unusual to have very young children present, that there’s concern fans might launch bottles or the Thai equivalent of a stale pork pie at officials or opposition fans, but refusing a carton of milk seemed a ‘more than my job’s worth’ attitude. Sure enough, just as my son was clapping and joining in with ‘Udon, Udon’, he demanded milk. Wife had to haul him off. Admittedly, he was to have a good time in the aforementioned play area and the staff did allow them re-admittance late in the game.
I have little knowledge about the Thai Premier League, Champions League or players, no idea how Buriram was approaching this game and frankly didn’t care. My concern is Udon performing well, giving all, playing with spirit. IF Buriram played a strong team, their top players, I hoped Udon would give respect, but not self-destruct at the prospect. I wasn’t to be disappointed. As some shirts were exchanged at the end of the game, I guess at least some Buriram big names featured.
The game was, in my opinion, a very clean one and free from all the antics which feature in many games. I have to say I find all this Fair Play flag-waving, wai-ing, showing of supposed respect to the opposition and officials before, on the pitch(apologies) and after the game all farcical and two-faced. I’ve witnessed enough events at Udon this season to show, that when the game starts, all this nonsense goes out the window. And when did this kicking the ball out, or not, when someone is injured start(today’s version of a wet sponge seems to hasten a miraculous recovery in most cases, but I’ve seen situations develop when a player HASN’T kicked the ball out)? Goodness, why can’t the referee decide whether it’s necessary to stop the game, when the ball is still in play? I’m digressing here, but sort of leading on to Thai fans and particularly here, Buriram’s cheering section. I’m not certain that the adjective describing Thai fans shouldn’t be ‘partying’ rather than ‘passionate’. It seems often to me that win, lose or draw, just don’t spoil the party. And so we have the large Buriram cheer section, seemingly comprised of mainly female teenagers if one judged the pitch of the noise generated, going through their various routines. I just didn’t feel the ‘support’ related to the state of the game, what was happening on the pitch, or that the former really mattered, the concern was just making noise and movement routines. Would they have had the same fun in a karaoke kiosk, or at a pop concert? Worse was the horn-blowing(?) which started in volume every time Udon was in possession. Just very, very boring. It was reminiscent of the vuvuzelas at the last World Cup, which ruined the atmosphere. Come on Buriram, you can do better than that.
Oh, also at the start of both halves, we had some guy using the stadium sound system to yell out very mundanely, I guess, something in support of Buriram. Surely it wasn’t anything political? One way or another, it was out of order as the game was underway.
So, as the weather deteriorated into heavy rain and just as it looked as if Udon was closing in on a gutsy draw, a floodlight failure and on resumption, a disputed Buriram goal. I found it a little amusing that a 500+ million baht stadium could still suffer a floodlight failure (nothing to do with weather, but Udon knew all about floodlight failures, having forfeited a game against Ubon when power couldn’t be restored. Whilst I’m sure the League argues that it’s the Club’s problem, it might seem harsh to have points deducted when in Udon’s case and probably other provincial clubs, the ground is leased from the local Administration which surely has the responsibility of maintaining the stadium and up-keeping facilities) and my thoughts were that it would really put the cat amongst the pigeons if Udon was awarded the game. I can’t comment on the legitimacy of the ‘goal’, which occurred at the other end of the pitch, but great pressure on the referee NOT to give it, one thinks. Some Buriram players seemed uncertain whether to celebrate or not.
Before reuniting with wife/toddler, I remained in my seat to thank the players – I thought they deserved it. I think all Buriram fans in the open had departed and quite a few Udon because of the downpour and having to avoid travelling several hours in wet clothes. There was a most enormous clap of thunder as we left the ground. My son isn’t able to say now (and I hope never says) “What the**** was that?”, but his face said it for him.
Udon couldn’t do anything about the weather, but fair to say reduced Buriram’s thunder to just a few rumbles. Very pleased I went and glad I had a hotel booked rather than face an immediate journey back.
It will be interesting to see how Buriram cope with the Udon support and poorer facilities, pitch in a few weeks for the 2nd leg. I understand Buriram has requested more than the usual concrete seating allocated for away fans. No wish to spoil the occasion, but I anticipate a bumper crowd and hope Udon organize it well, or chaos could result.
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Thanks, Brian, for your great post! 
I was watching the game on TV and got very angry with the ref at the end!
I hope Buriram is not getting more than 100 or so tickets, as giving them more might mean some Udon fans won`t get a ticket. With 3266 paying fans vs Songkhla, I can`t see that more than around 4000 will get into the stadium safely, and as this will be the game of the season (or in the clubs history so far) it will surely be a lot more than vs Songkhla. I`m looking forward to it already!
PS! Forget what I said about having no chances in a earlier post...
I was watching the game on TV and got very angry with the ref at the end!
I hope Buriram is not getting more than 100 or so tickets, as giving them more might mean some Udon fans won`t get a ticket. With 3266 paying fans vs Songkhla, I can`t see that more than around 4000 will get into the stadium safely, and as this will be the game of the season (or in the clubs history so far) it will surely be a lot more than vs Songkhla. I`m looking forward to it already!
PS! Forget what I said about having no chances in a earlier post...
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Svein
I've watched part of the video since, but still can't make out the action surrounding the goal. The Udon players certainly felt the goal shouldn't have counted. Funnily enough, I thought Thai refs had a tendency to give 'hand ball' all too easily, ignoring whether there was 'intent'.
I think they'll be loads, loads more than 100 Buriram fans! I understood that Udon was out looking for more temporary seating.
Whilst all-ticket (i.e.restricted and one has to buy in advance of gameday) are common in Uk, I'm not sure Udon is geared up to that, although I genuinely think it would be a sensible arrangement here for this game - for Udon and Buriram fans. No wish to scaremonger, but if Buriram takes a lot of space, people turning up late to an already full stadium, segregation and overcrowding issues and IF the game got 'tasty'. Mmmmmm
I've watched part of the video since, but still can't make out the action surrounding the goal. The Udon players certainly felt the goal shouldn't have counted. Funnily enough, I thought Thai refs had a tendency to give 'hand ball' all too easily, ignoring whether there was 'intent'.
I think they'll be loads, loads more than 100 Buriram fans! I understood that Udon was out looking for more temporary seating.
Whilst all-ticket (i.e.restricted and one has to buy in advance of gameday) are common in Uk, I'm not sure Udon is geared up to that, although I genuinely think it would be a sensible arrangement here for this game - for Udon and Buriram fans. No wish to scaremonger, but if Buriram takes a lot of space, people turning up late to an already full stadium, segregation and overcrowding issues and IF the game got 'tasty'. Mmmmmm
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I also think there will be more than 100, but for safety reasons and that Udon fans should get tickets rather than Buriram, I hope there will be as few as possible. Don`t know what Newin is doing now, but a few years ago when he was buying supporters (paying people to attend games), he brought many "fans" in buses to away games, dressed them more neutrally, and bought tickets amongst the home fans. This is part of the dislike of Buriram amongst other club`s fans.Brian Davis wrote:I think they'll be loads, loads more than 100 Buriram fans! I understood that Udon was out looking for more temporary seating.
If they can get 1 or 2 temporary stands behind the goals it will of course make it easier to give Buriram more tickets. Maybe there is also rules stating how many tickets the away team can demand.
Anyway, I hope UDFC are thinking about safety and safety ahead of this game, and don`t just sell tickets to everyone who wants one.
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Temporary stands are tantamount to a disaster waiting to happen ,,, im not Thai bashing but these scaffolding built structures are death traps and to be avoided ,,, the club cashing in on a big game can soon come un stuck and i for one would let my dog sit in a temp stand ...
As for not enuff seats for Buriran fans ,,, tuff ---- ....they have more than enuff support from Newin and his "firends" , anyone daft enuf to think that Udon will win can have free ber at Chern Chim the whole month of August ,, the officials are already in his pocket ...an Udon win would far too unfashionable .never mind owt else .
mash
As for not enuff seats for Buriran fans ,,, tuff ---- ....they have more than enuff support from Newin and his "firends" , anyone daft enuf to think that Udon will win can have free ber at Chern Chim the whole month of August ,, the officials are already in his pocket ...an Udon win would far too unfashionable .never mind owt else .
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Mash, I've have to be very naive to believe that the corruption which is rife in everything else in Thailand, isn't in football too.
At the same time, I find it difficult to accept that players would fight as Udon at Buriram, if they knew the result was a foregone conclusion. If results are so dictated by money, personally I can't see the point of following the game and I'll cut the grass instead!
For the present, I'll give the game the benefit of doubt, but I'll be watching the 2nd leg with great interest and for any 'dodgy' events.
Well, Udon won 4-1 away at Yasothon yesterday. Nice one.I'd like to know who scored, as I think the new player could be a real influence. Ubon lost at Nongbualamphu, Roi Et only drew. Unfortunately, the Nong Khai wotsits managed another away win. Games between the top teams are going to be vital. Udon home to Roi Et in last game of the season and away to Ubon in their last away game.
At the same time, I find it difficult to accept that players would fight as Udon at Buriram, if they knew the result was a foregone conclusion. If results are so dictated by money, personally I can't see the point of following the game and I'll cut the grass instead!
For the present, I'll give the game the benefit of doubt, but I'll be watching the 2nd leg with great interest and for any 'dodgy' events.
Well, Udon won 4-1 away at Yasothon yesterday. Nice one.I'd like to know who scored, as I think the new player could be a real influence. Ubon lost at Nongbualamphu, Roi Et only drew. Unfortunately, the Nong Khai wotsits managed another away win. Games between the top teams are going to be vital. Udon home to Roi Et in last game of the season and away to Ubon in their last away game.
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I think our new no 20 scored twice, no 31 once and Kofi (?) once. Great result in Nong Bua, now Udon only 3 points behind 2nd place. Roi Et is going to win this league, so I`m only hoping they will beat Ubon and Nong Khai. Nong Khai is travelling to Roi Et this week.Brian Davis wrote:Well, Udon won 4-1 away at Yasothon yesterday. Nice one.I'd like to know who scored, as I think the new player could be a real influence. Ubon lost at Nongbualamphu, Roi Et only drew. Unfortunately, the Nong Khai wotsits managed another away win. Games between the top teams are going to be vital. Udon home to Roi Et in last game of the season and away to Ubon in their last away game.
As you say UDFC will play Roi Et in the last game, and if Roi Et has won the league before that date, they might not give everything to win the game.
After a poor run some weeks ago, Udon looks much better now. Maybe the finacial problems are over and that this was the reason for all the lost points? Hopefully they can win a few more in a row now. With games against Chaiyaphum (H), Nong Bua (A) and Amnat (H) coming up, it should really be a possibility.
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So, actually two from newish boy Pouya,No 20 - both on a plate- and two from Joseph (name on shirt different, I think) No 31, including a penalty.
I meant to say I didn't see Pouya even in the squad at Buriram, so perhaps he is cup-tied, if that applies here. The Buriram centre back, big guy, was able to dictate and play the ball out with relative ease. Pouya would have occupied him far more, I believe, and taken some weight off the defenders.
I meant to say I didn't see Pouya even in the squad at Buriram, so perhaps he is cup-tied, if that applies here. The Buriram centre back, big guy, was able to dictate and play the ball out with relative ease. Pouya would have occupied him far more, I believe, and taken some weight off the defenders.
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Pre-sale tickets for UDFC vs Buriram at the stadium on July 28th from 12am to 5pm. Price 80 baht for normal tickets and 500 baht for VIP tickets. VIP tickets includes water, coffe and snacks throughout the game.
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To make Udon v Buriram an all-ticket game is, in my opinion, a very sensible move, because serious problems could result otherwise.
I wonder what is the total number of tickets available, however, because there's been more people packed into the stadium before, sitting/standing everywhere, than the official capacity. Nice if Udon can make some money (and win too!) with a bumper crowd, but organization and safety are issues.
I hope there's a restriction too on the seating area and number of tickets, presumably being sold in advance also, available for Buriram fans and those without are told not to travel. I sense any fans who couldn't get in might make for some sort of a view from the fencing behind goals.
Hopefully a great evening, but best get police overtime sorted just in case.
I wonder what is the total number of tickets available, however, because there's been more people packed into the stadium before, sitting/standing everywhere, than the official capacity. Nice if Udon can make some money (and win too!) with a bumper crowd, but organization and safety are issues.
I hope there's a restriction too on the seating area and number of tickets, presumably being sold in advance also, available for Buriram fans and those without are told not to travel. I sense any fans who couldn't get in might make for some sort of a view from the fencing behind goals.
Hopefully a great evening, but best get police overtime sorted just in case.
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After what I understand at UDFC on FB, 1300 tickets will be sold on the 28th. It also looks like there will only be 3000 tickets sold for the game, with Buriram getting 500. 
2300 will be sold to UDFC, 500 to Buriram and 200 for sponsors.
It looks to me that where there are real seats, that will be the VIP-area, but I might be mistaken. I understand that the reason for only selling 3000 tickets are safety/security.
Also the game might be shown on a big screen outside Central Plaza.
2300 will be sold to UDFC, 500 to Buriram and 200 for sponsors.It looks to me that where there are real seats, that will be the VIP-area, but I might be mistaken. I understand that the reason for only selling 3000 tickets are safety/security.
Also the game might be shown on a big screen outside Central Plaza.
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I spoke to some dedicated fans I recognised before the game yesterday. Nice to know they knew me too, if only '"you went to Buriram in the red CRV!" 
What they told me duplicates what you said, Svein. I'm a bit surprised the Club is holding back some tickets for sale on the night, the explanation given that some fans don't access the fanclub or internet, whilst I'm confident that anyone interested in seeing the game would make an effort to find out the arrangements, or the jungle telegraph would be in operation.
I hope it's sorted well on the 28th, as some seem not to understand what a queue is.
Bumped into Omogba and Joseph too, both seemed very pleasant guys. They certainly felt they had a chance against Buriram and the latter was adamant there was a handball before Buriram's goal. I gained the impression Buriram had put out a strong team, but I still want to check that.
Omogba kindly gave me a free ticket and I joked that as he was my favourite player, I'd accept on condition he scored. He duly obliged. Bit of a strange game yesterday, after the Buriram passion and good away win last week. Almost 'going through the motions'. No major incidents, only one card?, referee/assistants escaping any abuse, Udon bossing the game and deserved winners for that,on another day might have had a hatful, but Chaiyaphum sticking at it without offering much in attack. But three points in the record, so grateful for that.
What they told me duplicates what you said, Svein. I'm a bit surprised the Club is holding back some tickets for sale on the night, the explanation given that some fans don't access the fanclub or internet, whilst I'm confident that anyone interested in seeing the game would make an effort to find out the arrangements, or the jungle telegraph would be in operation.I hope it's sorted well on the 28th, as some seem not to understand what a queue is.
Bumped into Omogba and Joseph too, both seemed very pleasant guys. They certainly felt they had a chance against Buriram and the latter was adamant there was a handball before Buriram's goal. I gained the impression Buriram had put out a strong team, but I still want to check that.
Omogba kindly gave me a free ticket and I joked that as he was my favourite player, I'd accept on condition he scored. He duly obliged. Bit of a strange game yesterday, after the Buriram passion and good away win last week. Almost 'going through the motions'. No major incidents, only one card?, referee/assistants escaping any abuse, Udon bossing the game and deserved winners for that,on another day might have had a hatful, but Chaiyaphum sticking at it without offering much in attack. But three points in the record, so grateful for that.
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Buriram changed 6 players from the Udon game to the next TPL-game. One or more of the substitutions against Udon was back in the starting 11.Brian Davis wrote:I gained the impression Buriram had put out a strong team, but I still want to check that.
I`m not surprised that Buriram is getting 500 tickets when coming to Udon, but disappointed. With only 2300 tickets on sale for homefans, Buriram should never get more than 10% of that number, but maybe Newin made an offer for the tickets much higher than they could have got from the homefans. For UDFC-fans there are only the same number of tickets available as the number of people attending the leaguegames, and that`s a bad way to treat their own fans.
I think the 1300 tickets on sale on the 28th will be sold out the first hour (1 person/max 3 tickets), so I`ll try to be there 1 or 2 hours before.
Agree with you about yesterday`s game. Let`s hope Roi Et beat Nong Khai today.
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Udon Thani FC - The 2013-season
I'm conscious this is turning into a you and me chat session, Svein! - with just a few other occasional contributors.
Perhaps I see twenty other farang at any home game. Have they or others interest in the topic and perhaps they'd like to contribute?
Yup, my own research indicated Buriram had put out a 50% sort of 1st team, so we'll see what they do in the 2nd leg.
Whilst I can't find it now, I'm sure I came across in the I Mobile Stadium information that they were obliged to provide under the rules up to 5,000 seats for visiting fans i.e. c. 20% of the stadium's capacity (25,000). Of course, it was expected Udon would take nothing like that number, so a greater allocation was given to home fans and it was unnecessary to use one end of the ground bar a few noisemakers anyway. I don't think Udon have any choice in the allocation they've given, which is about the same percentage.
Agree, it looks like an early start on 28th, only to be back for the Amnat game later in the day. Bit of a pain when I live in Phen. I'm not sure the wife will appreciate me disappearing all day, if I hung about in Udon.
Things have turned around somewhat, for the better, since we both wrote about Udon's play-off prospects. Thus today, I'm not sure if I'd be happy with a home win or draw in the Roi Et v Nong Khai game. Either way, Udon will remain ahead of Nong Khai (we DON"T want a NK win), leapfrogging them with yesterday's win. Unfortunately, Ubon won, who must be the first target to try and overtake as it stands this minute.
Perhaps I see twenty other farang at any home game. Have they or others interest in the topic and perhaps they'd like to contribute?
Yup, my own research indicated Buriram had put out a 50% sort of 1st team, so we'll see what they do in the 2nd leg.
Whilst I can't find it now, I'm sure I came across in the I Mobile Stadium information that they were obliged to provide under the rules up to 5,000 seats for visiting fans i.e. c. 20% of the stadium's capacity (25,000). Of course, it was expected Udon would take nothing like that number, so a greater allocation was given to home fans and it was unnecessary to use one end of the ground bar a few noisemakers anyway. I don't think Udon have any choice in the allocation they've given, which is about the same percentage.
Agree, it looks like an early start on 28th, only to be back for the Amnat game later in the day. Bit of a pain when I live in Phen. I'm not sure the wife will appreciate me disappearing all day, if I hung about in Udon.
Things have turned around somewhat, for the better, since we both wrote about Udon's play-off prospects. Thus today, I'm not sure if I'd be happy with a home win or draw in the Roi Et v Nong Khai game. Either way, Udon will remain ahead of Nong Khai (we DON"T want a NK win), leapfrogging them with yesterday's win. Unfortunately, Ubon won, who must be the first target to try and overtake as it stands this minute.
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Udon Thani FC - The 2013-season
Wouldn't worry too much about that Brian.Brian Davis wrote:I'm conscious this is turning into a you and me chat session, Svein! - with just a few other occasional contributors.
There are a couple of threads on here, where the (pretty much) sole contributor to each keeps talking to himself.
Udon Thani FC - The 2013-season
Let`s hope they read our chat, Brian, even though they are not saying anything. I`m more "worried" if they don`t even visit this topic. Seems like it`s a lot more interesting to talk about how and where to park their car when shopping...Brian Davis wrote:I'm conscious this is turning into a you and me chat session, Svein! - with just a few other occasional contributors.
Anyway, I`m happy to live in a place where there are a football club that gives me something to do and think about.