When the 2010 TPL season reached the halfway mark, I asked fans of a few clubs how they thought their teams had performed so far. Here are their replies:
BANGKOK UNITED - Svein
Current league position – 14th
Q - Overall, how satisfied are you with your teams performance over the first half of the season?
- Very disapointed!
Q - What has been the highlight of your season so far?
- The win against Samut Songkhram.
Q - And the low point?
- When we lost 0-3 at home vs TTM.
Q - Apart from your own, which is the best team you've seen so far this season?
- Muangthong United
Q - And the worst?
- Pattaya United! They was a disgrace, to put it kindly...
Q - What are your hopes for the rest of the season for
a) your club?
- To stay in TPL and to have a good run in the cups.
b) the league in general?
- For the league to get better and to attract more support, and to avoid postponements like we had the first half of the first leg.
Q - Please sum up your season so far with song lyrics or by song title.
- Always look at the bright side of life...
Q - Anything else you'd like to add?
- Good luck to all, except when you play Bangkok United, but especially when you play Pattaya...
MUANG THONG UNITED – Greg
Current league position – 1st
Q - Overall, how satisfied are you with your teams performance over the first half of the season?
MTU - Very satisfied!
Q - What has been the highlight of your season so far?
MTU - The win over Chonburi for several reasons - the atmosphere, the win over title rivals, the fact we played great football at times and the fact that I was nervous before the match.
Q - And the low point?
MTU - The Pattaya game. Even though we won, the game was totally ruined by cheating and players throwing themselves on the floor every minute. Losing in the last minute away to Bangkok Glass was not fun, either.
Q - Apart from your own, which is the best team you've seen so far this season?
MTU - Chonburi or PEA
Q - And the worst?
MTU - Pattaya United. Navy Rayong also looked weak, except for their goalie.
Q - What are your hopes for the rest of the season for
a) your club?
MTU - To retain the title and win one of the domestic cups. I'm not so worried about the AFC Cup because we've already exceeded expectations there.
b) the league in general?
MTU - Everyone to enjoy their games with no crowd trouble. Less rescheduling of fixtures.
Q - Please sum up your season so far with song lyrics or by song title.
MTU - 'Amazing' by Kayne West
Q - Anything else you'd like to add?
MTU - Thanks to everyone who has a website on a team, it always makes good reading.
BANGKOK GLASS – Andy
Current league position – 6th
Q - Overall, how satisfied are you with your teams performance over the first half of the season?
- If I rate the performances 1-5 (1 being shocking and 5 being superb) I would say : 1 - v Samut Songkhram, TOT, PEA & Osotspa 2 - v Pattaya 3 - v Army, Sisaket, Police, TTM & Thai Port 4 - v Chonburi, Muang Thong United & Bangkok United 5 - v BEC Tero & Navy Rayong That averages out at just under 3, so it's safe to say 'not very satisfied', but we have they have got much better since Carlos took over (barring the 2nd half against Thai Port).
Q - What has been the highlight of your season so far?
- Footballing wise, the 5-0 against Navy Rayong and the first away win against BEC Tero were pretty good, but I think I'd have to say the win over Muang Thong United. It's always good to beat them... and in stoppage time too made it all the more sweeter. From a personal point of view I'd have to say, playing and scoring in the fan club win over Muang Thong United fan club at the Leo stadium in front of 300/400 people was pretty awesome.
Q - And the low point?
- Hmm.. quite a few. Away to TOT, Samut Songkhram and PEA, we were utterly useless. I think, I'll go with TOT away as the lowest though as no-one should ever lose 2-0 to TOT under any circumstances... period.
Q - Apart from your own, which is the best team you've seen so far this season?
- In person - Chonburi and Muang Thong didn't perform particularly well against us, so I hate to say it, but PEA... They tore us apart, although we contributed in making them look good by being defensively inept. But overall, on TV & highlights etc. it has to be Muang Thong.
Q - And the worst?
- In terms of ability, Army, Sisaket, Navy Rayong & Bangkok United, but at least Army & Sisaket had some fighting spirit so I'll think I'll plump with Bangkok United. If I may give a mention to Samut Songkhram for having the worst sportsmanship and bending/breaking the rules as much as they can get away with.
Q - What are your hopes for the rest of the season for
a) your club?
- For BG Man to wipe PEA Man off the face of the planet..... and if we can continue the performances since Carlos took over, I think we can get 3rd, but PEA and Thai Port are both very decent footballing teams, it'll be tough. I think we might win a cup though as we now have 2 to aim for (League Cup & Singapore Cup).
b) the league in general?
- It looks like it's a 2 horse race for the title and Army & Sisaket look like lost causes. Personally I'd like to see Police United & Navy Rayong stay up and Bangkok United go down. The TPL looks a fairly foregone conclusion already.. The lower leagues will be interesting nearer the end of the season. D1 and D2 central are shaping up quiet nicely.
Q - Please sum up your season so far with song lyrics or by song title.
- Waiting for the beat to kick in - Dan Le Sac v Scroobius Pip
Q - Anything else you'd like to add?
- I feel it's an important time for the league. Generally speaking interest and crowds have somewhat levelled out after the boom, it's important the FA build on this in the correct way as things are still heading in the right direction but if they continue making stupid, thoughtless and inconsistent decisions, the league(s) will head back the same way they came. The clubs & players have to play their part too. No more walking off please.... EVER. No more unnecessary relocations. Onwards and upwards.
THAI PORT – Marco
Current league position – 4th
Q - Overall, how satisfied are you with your teams performance over the first half of the season?
A - I'm very satisfied indeed! We started off slowly, but our form has been excellent in the last ten games. We are also doing well in the AFC Cup.
Q - What has been the highlight of your season so far?
A - In the TPL, probably beating Bangkok Glass at PAT Stadium. They are a good side and team that we hope to be challenging for a top four place, so to beat them was very satisfying. In the AFC Cup, we produced a great performance to beat Sriwijaya 4-1 in Indonesia. Overall, that was probably the highlight of the season for me so far.
Q - And the low point?
A - I would say losing to TOT-CAT at Yamaha Stadium. We were completely abject that day and played like a team of strangers. After that game we had three points from five games and were in the relegation zone. I was beginning to fear the worst. Since then we have only lost once in ten and have climbed to fourth. Getting knocked out of the FA Cup in the third round was a bit of a let down after winning the competition last year.
Q - Apart from your own, which is the best team you've seen so far this season?
A - To be honest I have seen about six or seven Thai Port games, but I missed the games against the top three teams and Bangkok Glass, so I would have to say the best performance I've seen against us was by TOT-CAT. They ran us ragged and should have scored four or five to be honest.
Q - And the worst?
A - Probably Thai Army. They produced plenty of effort, and had us under pressure in the first twenty minutes, but they just lack quality in all areas really. I can't see them staying up to be honest.
Q - What are your hopes for the rest of the season for a) your club?
A - After our recent financial problems, I hope that things get sorted behind the scenes so that we can continue to progress as a club. On the field, I hope we can maintain our top four position. A few more away wins would be nice as well! As for the AFC Cup, we've done very well to get to the last eight, so anything else is a bonus.
b) the league in general?
A - I think the league is starting to fall into place. The TPL winners will be one of the top two, probably Muang Thong United. PEA will fall away when they start playing some away games (they've got ten out of the last fifteen games away from home). For relegation, pick any three from the bottom five. I think the other teams are just playing for pride.
Q - Please sum up your season so far with song lyrics or by song title.
A -On the pitch: "Movin on up" - by Primal Scream As a supporter: "The Rollercoaster Ride" - by Belle and Sebastian Top goalscorer - Sarayoot 'Joe' Chaikamdee: "Joe the Lion" - by David Bowie
Q - Anything else you'd like to add?
A - Thanks for the questions and good luck for the rest of the season.
PEA – Roger
Current league position – 3rd
Q - Overall, how satisfied are you with your teams performance over the first half of the season?
- If someone had said to me that PEA would be unbeaten in the first half of the season I would have laughed at them.But it is points that win leagues and so far this season PEA have dropped far to many with 9 draws.Some of the draws have been good results, drawing at Muang Thong, but they have dropped points against teams near the bottom of the table.
Q - What has been the highlight of your season so far?
- Beating Chonburi 3-1 at Thunder Castle.This was a good performance from PEA against one of the stronger sides in the division.
Q - And the low point?
- Only beating Sisaket 1-0
Q - Apart from your own, which is the best team you've seen so far this season?
- Pattaya United
Q - And the worst?
- Sisaket
Q - What are your hopes for the rest of the season for a) your club?
- That they start winning more games as soon as possible as draws are not good enough.
b) the league in general?
- More respect shown to the officials, as without them we would not have any games. And that the best team wins the league, which I think will be Muang Thong
Q - Please sum up your season so far with song lyrics or by song title
- We Will Rock You - Queen
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