Five Things To Look Out For Today: 2013

FIVE THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR TODAY

7th July, 2013

A list of five things I was hoping to see at the home match v BEC Tero.

1. The Team Selection

With Nattapong and Anucha both now reported to be 100% fit, their inclusion in the starting line up seems a nailed on certainty. Others expected to begin the game include new signings Juan Quero and Chakrit Buathong, who are now eligible to play, as we start the second leg of the season. However, it will also be interesting to see who is missing from the squad. Will Irfan Bachdim feature? It's been fair to say that the young Indonesian has had a stop/start...er...start to his Chonburi career and could well find himself sidelined today. And what about Ivan Boskovic? He has been spotted looking glum faced in the stands at recent home games and, even though he was on the bench for last Wednesday's Leage Cup tie, rumour has it that he could soon be on his way out of the club.

2. Signs Of Optimism 

Regular readers of this site will know by now that things are going somewhat awry at Chonburi these days. Poor performances, strange tactics and an overall lack of confidence have all contributed to some of the worst displays I've ever seen from the Sharks. It's all rather depressing. Therefore, today, I'll be on the lookout for any signs of optimism. It doesn't matter how small. Just something to give us some hope going into the second half of the season.

3. The Robert Procureur Show

Sadly, the great man isn't allowed to sit on the touchline this evening, so we'll all be denied a grandstand view of his somewhat bizarre antics; kicking water bottles, harranguing the fourth official, chasing linesmen, running around like a scalded cat and ordering his team to walk off. Hopefully, the fact that he is confined to the stands won't stem his natural "exuberance" and we'll at least get some form of entertainment courtesy of the eccentric Belgian.

4. Pipob's Black Boots

Following my plea before last weekend's match for someone to ditch the fancy footwear and opt for something more traditional, the great man has worn black boots two games in a row. Thank you, and here's to the hat-trick, Mo.

5. Odd Objects On The "Table Of Shame"

As we are now forbidden to take certain things (food, drinks, umbrellas plus much, much more) inside the ground, the trestle tables at the entrances are usually heaving under the weight of banned items prior to kick off. I've seen some pretty odd stuff on there just recently. Why not keep your eyes peeled for the strangest object you can see this evening. And, as a special bonus, look out for the weirdest thing you see inside the ground. There'll be a prize for the best ones. Happy hunting.