About this episode

Dale is quizzed by Michael about various aspects of Thai football and European friendlies, while guests share their insights and experiences.

This week, the tables are turned on Dale as Michael quizzes him about the benefits (or otherwise) of top European club sides playing "prestigious" friendlies in Thailand, what is, and isn't, acceptable attire for the president of the Thai Football Association, his memories of watching Chonburi hosting Europa League semi finalists Bodo/Glimt, and more; Greg, (another) Michael, and Neal share their Thai football Top 5s; and Val joins us for a "Hydration Break" in a northern English pub to discuss swapping allegiances, supporting local women's football, and her friend's obsession with football ground toilets. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Marco The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link The 12th Farang (Michael's Thai football vlog) Facebook link

People in this episode

Host: Dale

Guests: Michael, Greg, Neal, Val

Topics covered

• European football friendlies
• Thai Football Association
• local women's football
• football culture
• football ground toilets

Keywords

• Thai football
• friendlies
• Chonburi
• Europa League
• women's football
• football culture
• hydration break

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Thai Football Association, American TV Cops, The 12th Farang

Books & works: Lip Splint

Places: Thailand, Chonburi

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