Here's Lamphun Warrior fan, Ben Davies, with his views on the season just ended.
A very difficult start where I couldn't see us picking up any points, let alone stay up. We then went on a great home run of 11 games undefeated, which kept us up. Much of the credit has to go to our new boss, Alexandre Gama.
What did your club get right on and off the field?
Appointing Gama as our new boss. He steadied the ship and put some fight and belief back into the players. We ground out some great wins, and we're difficult to beat.
Off the field, the last 4 games were half price or free to get in, and the new stadium is apparently "nearing" completion.
And what did they get wrong?
Making a few very dubious signings like "Bill" and "Mudrinski" who were both overweight and clearly unfit. Off the field, not renovating our old stadium quick enough to meet T1 standards, meaning we played the whole season in Chiang Mai.
What advice would you give them ahead of next season?
My advice would be to buy a fit striker who can make runs into the box and not be blowing out his arse after 10 minutes. Also, pull their fingers out and meet the Thai League deadline for completing our new stadium.
Who have been your best players this season?
Osman (top scorer),Lucca, and Mg Mg.
And who hasn't performed?
"Bill" or Bungle as we called him and Mudrinski, who looked like he was towing a caravan behind him.
Which players, or type of players, would you like to sign for next season?
A decent striker. Apparently, we are close to signing Dennis Murillo from your lot Chonburi, so hopefully that gets sorted out. Another player we've been linked with is "Derley," but there's a problem with Prachuap who claim he signed for them! Cissoko has signed a new deal, which is great.
Which was your team’s best performance this season?
The best we have played was our final game against Port. We won 3-1 in the end. It was special because Port is a traditional top established T1 club.
And your worst?
Worst was the 5-1home defeat to Muangthong United. Played off the park. Or the 0-0 home draw with Prachuap. Abysmal.
Which was your favourite away trip?
Chiang Rai is a nice away. It was a lovely stadium not too far away and with a good bar in the bowels of the stadium.
And your least favourite?
Lampang is near and always a great laugh and atmosphere, but the temporary away end is a death trap. It was literally shaking the whole game.
What was the best thing that happened to you personally whilst supporting your club this season?
I took my 6-year-old son to the final game against Port, and he loved it.
What are your impressions of the league overall this year?
It's definitely been an eye opener,the standard is way above T2, especially from the top 4-5teams. Saying that the teams near the bottom can all beat each other so points can be picked up.
Which T1 team most impressed you?
Muangthong was the most impressive team Lamphun faced. Our home game against them was a 5-1 demolition that could have been more. The away game was a 3-1 loss, so at least we kept the score down.
What has really annoyed you about Thai football this season?
Apart from playing our home games in Chiang Mai 700yr stadium, I would say the signing of mediocre foreign players. Surely, there must be Thai players better than the cart horses I watched this year.
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