140: And I Would Walk 6,000 Miles

About this episode

Derek Currie joins Dale to discuss his experiences in football, including meeting Pele and his work with the Thailand national team.

On this week's podcast, Derek Currie joins Dale to talk about meeting Pele, his amazing career in South East Asia, his first impressions of Bangkok, playing at Supachalasai in the 1972 Queen's Cup, his work behind the scenes at four King's Cup tournaments, helping Thailand national team coach Brian Robson, gas masks, the story behind this week's photo, and so much more; we have a very special Rob's Roving Report from the recent Seniors World Cup in Ubon Ratchathani, featuring "live" updates and exclusive interviews; and finally, Lyle and Jang watch Thailand U23s entertain South Korea U23s at BG Stadium in Pathum Thani. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Derek The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link

People in this episode

Host: Dale Farrington

Guest: Derek Currie

Topics covered

• football
• Pele
• Thailand national team
• King's Cup
• U23 football
• Bangkok
• Seniors World Cup

Keywords

• Derek Currie
• Pele
• Bangkok
• King's Cup
• football career
• Seniors World Cup
• Thailand U23s
• Brian Robson
• Supachalasai
• Ubon Ratchathani

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American TV Cops

Books & works: Lip Splint

Places: Bangkok, Supachalasai, Ubon Ratchathani, Pathum Thani

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