My interview with Chonburi fan, Seth Twum Amponsah, from 8th August, 2016
Q - Please can you introduce yourself
I am Seth Twum Amponsah. I 28 years of age and come from Ghana. I am a police officer.
Q - How long have been supporting Chonburi and what first got you interested?
I have been supporting the club for the past three years and first got interested by the club’s history and the logo.
Q - How do you follow the club's fortunes?
I follow through websites and watch games on the internet.
Q - What do you think of our season so far?
The season hasn't been that bad. Considering the finances at the club, the guys are doing their best.
Q - What have been the highlights?
The highlight is our progress in the FA Cup.
Q - And the low points?
And the low point is the 9-0 loss to Tokyo in the AFC Champions League qualifier.
Q - What do you think that the club does well?
The club does well in giving chances to the academy boys
Q - And what improvements would you like to see at Chonburi?
Chonburi FC should improve the stadium and the training pitch.
Q - You mentioned the highlight of the season as being our FA Cup run, do you think we can go all the way and win it?
Looking at the remaining teams, I think winning the FA Cup will be difficult, but anything is possible in football.
Q - How pleased are you to see your brother, Prince, being successful this season?
I am pleased to see my younger brother being successful at a club like Chonburi FC and I wish him the best.
Q - Please can you give us some information about his background.
Prince started playing football at a very tender age. He played in the school team so many times and he also played for a colts club. Later he joined the junior side of Amidaus professional football club. Coach Chris, now the head coach of Sakaeo FC, spotted him and brought him to Thailand. However, after having trials with teams like Thai Honda, Samutprakan and Kadnapho fc - where they saw him as a talented player - he failed to get registered, due to his small size. Luckily, Phanthong FC took him on and nurtured him.
Q - How closely do the people in your community follow his progress?
Prince is being followed closely by the local community and the country at large is monitoring his progress.
Q - What do you think he can go on to achieve?
Prince can go on to achieve a lot for himself and the club as a whole, when he is given the opportunity.
Q - Are there any stories of Prince that you can share with us?
For Prince stories, I would have to write a whole book! So please let’s leave that for another time.
Q - How often do you contact him?
We talk on the phone everyday. Any time I get the opportunity to watch his game via the internet, we dissect the game and I tell him his mistakes and what he should do the next time, when giving the opportunity to play.
Q - What has he said about his fantastic start at Chonburi?
He is very happy about his good start and he prays it will continue to get better.
Q - Have you any plans to come over and watch him - and the team?
Yes. I am planning on taking some days off work to come watch him and the team play.
Q - Would you like to send a message to the Chonburi fans?
I would like to tell the Chonburi fans they should always support the club in all situations. This season is a transitional one when every supporter needs to come to the matches and watch their favourite club play. By so doing, next season will be better.
Q - Is there anything else you'd like to add?
Thank you for this opportunity to talk about Chonburi FC and my brother.
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