New! Season Previews - 1. Buriram Utd: 2022

Here's Jamie Pinder with his Buriram Utd season preview.

1. What are your expectations for your club in the season ahead?

Same as every year. Expect to be champions and at least one cup. It’s boring but it’s true.

2. How have your pre season preparations gone?

A mixed bag. I’m sure the coach has learned a lot from our games. The big test is on Saturday.

3. What are your thoughts on your team's opening four fixtures?

Two wins, a tough game at Chonburi and a home game against BG. I’d take 10 points.

4. What do you make of your new signings?

Frank Castenada from Colombia, Goran Causic from Serbia and Lonsana Doumbouya from Mali all look like top quality additions.

5. And what about the players you've let go?

Only going to miss Supachok.

6. Which players will have the most impact this season?

Let’s see. I’m glad we’ve kept the main overseas contingent from last year.

7. If you could bring back one of your club's former coaches, who would it be?

I wouldn’t. 

8. If you could give your current head coach one piece of advice, what would it be? And your owners? 

I’m happy with our coach. I’d like to see more fan interaction such as regular open forums.

9. Which home games are you most looking forward to? 

Always Muang Thong and Port.

10. And which away games are you most looking forward to? 

Lampang and Nong Bua.

11. What do you think of your club's new kits?

Very funny. Unusually we’re still waiting.

12. Who are your favourites to win the league and why?

The same two as last year. Can’t see anyone matching them.

13. Who else do you think can challenge?

The race for 3rd will be Chiang Rai, Port and Muang Thong.

14. Who is going down?

Khon Kaen Utd, Lampang and Police. Just think they’re the weakest.

15. Which team would you most like to beat this season?

BG. They seem to have got a curse on us recently 

16. Who will be this season's surprise package?

Chonburi. 

17. What changes would you make to improve the Thai league?

Stop scheduling long away trips for Friday evening matches. Play local derbies on Saturdays.

18. Which visiting fans are you most looking forward to seeing at your stadium? 

Muang Thong, Port and Korat. Always good to see a full away paddock.

19. What are your match day superstitions and routine?

Always arrive too early and always wear the correct home or away shirt. 

20. Is there anything else you'd like to add?

I’m looking forward to full stadia and the return of music and dancing. Love to see teams introduce other instruments such as trumpets to add to the sound.