2010 Season Halfway Point Interviews: Chonburi FC
"How Was It For Me?" My Partridgesque interview with myself at the halfway point of the 2010 season:
Q - Overall, how satisfied are you with your team’s performance over the first half of the season?
A - Fairly satisfied. We started like a house on fire but have stuttered a little just lately. Also, I thought our performances against Muang Thong and PEA were very disappointing, to say the least, which raises a question mark as to whether we can cope with the big occasion. However, we’re still up there so overall I’ve got to be pleased.
Q - What has been the highlight of your season so far?
A - We played some breathtaking football during the 5-1 win against TTM, which was a joy to watch. The form of the young midfielder, Purithat Jarigarnon, has been very satisfying. He is definitely one for the future. And Michael Byrne’s hat-trick was a delight, especially coming after he’d missed a few matches through illness and injury.
Q - And the low point?
A - The trip to Buriram. The whole day was extremely strange and one I’d rather forget. The away fans were treated with contempt and the team played poorly. An awful experience.
Q - Apart from your own, which is the best team you've seen so far this season?
A - It has to be Muang Thong. When it all clicks in to place they are head and shoulders above anyone else in this league. Praise to for the ten men of Bangkok Glass, who deserved at least a point from the match at our place.
Q - And the worst?
A - I’m bending my own rules a little here but Police United in the Queen’s Cup were a disgrace. I was so happy when we thrashed them in the league a couple of weeks ago.
Q - What are your hopes for the rest of the season for a) your club?
A - That we can regain some of our early season form and be a bit more consistent. I’m hesitant to say that the title now looks like a two horse race but we need to be at our best if we want to be considered as serious contenders and push Muang Thong all the way.
b) the league in general?
A - I hope that it can be managed properly. We’ve seen something of a leveling off after last season’s boom and the powers that be need to make sure they make some sensible decisions. How about looking at kick off times for a start?
Q - Please sum up your season so far with song lyrics or by song title.
A - “Waiting For The Great Leap Forwards” by Billy Bragg.
Q - Anything else you'd like to add?
A - Thanks to everyone who reads this website, and thanks for all the comments. I really appreciate your support.
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