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Matt Riley's Journey Though Thai Football from 2022-03-23T15:43:05
Matt Riley is a pioneer of English media in the Thai League, a football finance expert, and a soon-to-be-published author. On the latest episode of our podcast, Matt joins us to reflect on his t...
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Mano Polking on Winning the AFF Suzuki Cup (Part 1) - Exclusive Interview with Thai League Central! from 2022-01-19T20:13:41
Despite little to no preparation time going into his new job, Mano Polking met the fans expectations as he guided Thailand to winning the AFF Suzuki Cup 202O trophy. Here's part one of Thai Leag...
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AFF Suzuki Cup Preview from 2021-12-03T17:23:06
It's time for the Thai League Central crew to preview the highly-anticipated AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 (played in 2021) that's just another sleep away. How much pressure is on Thailand to win it? Is t...
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Exclusive Interview with Thailand U19 Head Coach Salva Valero - Thai League Central Podcast from 2021-10-01T14:28:03
In the first edition of our newly relaunched podcast, we are joined by the head coach of Thailand's under-19 head coach, Salva Valero. The Barcelona native tells us about his background and coac...
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Thai League Central Season 2 Ep. 6 - Thailand's World Cup Qualifiers Review from 2021-06-19T05:49:17
Gian and Ta break down what occurred to Thailand in the World Cup Qualifiers Asian Zone Round 2. The pair go through all the things that went wrong, possible criteria for the next head coach, an...
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Thai League Central Season 2 Ep. 5 - Preview of Thailand vs Malaysia from 2021-06-14T11:47:34
Keesh from Astro Malaysia joins Gian for this episode of the Thai League Central to look ahead to Thailand’s upcoming match. The pair discuss both teams’ current form, the players to watch out f...
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Thai League Central Season 2 Ep. 4 - Recap of UAE vs Thailand from 2021-06-09T04:32:37
In this episode, Gian comes back on the hosting duties to reflect on Thailand's defeat against the UAE. Obb and Ta debate over what went wrong in the game, how Changsuek should have lined up, an...
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Thai League Central Season 2 Ep. 3 - Recap of Thailand vs Indonesia from 2021-06-04T09:14:15
It's the day after Thailand drew against Indonesia in the long-awaited return of the World Cup Qualifiers Asian Zone Round 2. Paul joins Ta to recap the match. What went wrong for Thailand? How ...
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Thai League Central Season 2 Ep. 2 - No Teerasil, No Theerathon ... What's Going On ? from 2021-05-22T12:26:18
Paul joins Ta in Ep. 2 of Season 2 on Thai League Central Podcast as the two try to dissect what's going on with the Changsuek squad. Following the news of Theerathon's decision to withdraw from...
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Thai League Central Season 2 Ep. 1 - Off Season Transfer Talk from 2021-05-13T08:00:43
Welcome back to a brand new season of Thai League Central Podcast. Gian takes over the hosting duties as he invites on Ta and Obb to discuss the biggest storylines so far during the Thai League ...
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Thai League Central Ep. 20 - Season 1 Finale from 2021-04-23T06:27:12
It's the end of Thai League Central's Season 1 coverage of the Thai League. Thank you everyone for joining us all along and we have to say a big 'THANK YOU' for the support. In this season final...
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Episode 22 : Thai League 2020/2021 Season is OVER from 2021-04-09T07:37:14
Ta Lao Podcast is BACK !! This time Ta is joined by Obb, Tom, Alec, Potae and Grant to recap all the important things that happened during the 'everlasting' Thai league season. Each fan talks a ...
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Thai League Central Ep. 19 - BGPU Champions !! from 2021-03-05T14:31:41
We're back again with TLC Podcast !! This time Paul joins Ta to react to BGPU's league triumph. Who was the star man for them this season? Which games were they most impressive in ? Also, the tw...
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Thai League Central Ep. 18 - The Final Third from 2021-02-19T06:16:21
Thai League Central Podcast is BACKK !!! Gian and Ta sit down to recap MD20 of the season and look back at what's been a season full of drama. The two discuss BGPU, Korat, Bangkok United and Cho...
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Thai League Central Ep. 17 - A Season in Jeopardy from 2021-01-10T07:58:28
Happy 2021 !! We wish you all a very Happy New Year. After the recent COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand, the Toyota Thai League has been postponed which means no games will be played during the enti...
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Thai League Central Ep. 16 - The End of Leg One from 2020-12-17T06:24:19
As the first leg of Toyota Thai League comes to a conclusion, it's time for Gian and Ta to discuss the biggest storylines heading into MD15. Ratchaburi face off BGPU in what could be a game that...
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Thai League Central Ep. 15 - ACL Group Stage Battleground from 2020-12-11T02:51:56
We're back again with another podcast for Thai League Central !! Ta is joined by Paul and Obb to preview the big games coming up this weekend. Muangthong kick things off on Friday against their ...
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Thai League Central Ep. 14 - Chiangrai shines while Buriram bruises from 2020-12-09T14:13:22
Welcome back to the latest episode of the Thai League Central Podcast with a debut in the hosting chair from Gain Chansrichawla. We look at Port FC's attempt to get into the AFC Champions League...
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Thai League Central Ep. 13 - The ACL Race from 2020-11-26T07:43:59
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Thai League Central Podcast. Obb joins Ta to recap a couple of games that took place in MD12. The two also look forward to the games coming up this w...
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Thai League Central Ep. 12 - Back After the Break from 2020-11-19T06:13:23
We're back again with Thai League Central Podcast !! This time Paul joins Ta for a midweek discussion. The two touch on Chiang Rai's match against Muangthong which ended in dramatic fashion befo...
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Thai League Central Ep. 11 - Super 'Saturday' !! from 2020-10-29T07:22
Welcome to another Thai League Central Pod !! Obb joins Ta to go over all the important games that took place last week before giving you a preview of what's to come on MD11. Three massive games...
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Thai league Central Ep. 10 - Three Man Down from 2020-10-23T09:23:26
We're back with another recap/preview in the Thai League Central Podcast. Today Gian joins Ta to try to understand last weekend's chaos which saw three of the most talented foreign managers all ...
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Thai League Central Ep. 9 - Will the 'Streaks' Continue? from 2020-10-16T11:00
We're back again with a preview for this weekend's Thai League games. In MD9, we have a full deck of games again as Gian joins Ta to preview the three biggest games to look out for. It will kick...
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Thai League Central Ep. 8 - Bye bye BU?? from 2020-10-14T12:03:56
It's time for some reflection. Obb joins Ta to discuss the two games that took place last weekend. We first discuss BU's poor run of games after losing for a third straight match as they were de...
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Thai League Central Ep. 7 - Doubleheader Weekend !! from 2020-10-09T12:00
We're back with another preview !! Paul joins Ta to prepare you for a doubleheader weekend as the 'postponed' matches from MD5 will take place. Ratchaburi Mitr Phol will host True Bangkok as the...
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Thai League Central Ep. 6 - Lights Out ! from 2020-10-07T10:20:11
Welcome back to another episode of Thai League Central Podcast. Gian and Obb joins Ta in order to comment on Port FC's second floodlight failure. The three also break down the three biggest game...
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Thai League Central Ep. 5 - Clash of the Champions ! from 2020-10-02T11:00
Preview Time !! It's another week with a full deck of Thai League games. Gian joins Ta to preview the three biggest matches to look out for. It all starts on Saturday night with the reigning cha...
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Thai League Central Ep. 4 - A New Leader ! from 2020-09-30T12:55:19
Hello !! We are back again with another recap pod of MD 7. There's lots to unpack as Obb joins Ta Lao to discuss the biggest three games that took place over the past weekend. Muangthong are bac...
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Thai League Central Ep. 3.2 - A Full Deck of Games Again! from 2020-09-26T05:00
We're back with another episode of Thai League Central. Ta Lao and Paul preview the three biggest games coming up this evening and tomorrow evening. It all starts with an early kickoff at the SC...
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Thai League Central Exclusive Interview - Bozidar Bandovic from 2020-09-25T10:44:54
It's time for our first 'Exclusive Interview' on Thai League Central !! Buriram United head coach, Bozidar Bandovic, discusses about his past achievements and future goals for Thailand's most su...
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Thai League Central Ep. 3.1 - Matchday 6 Recap + Port Exclusive Talk from 2020-09-24T06:48:16
We're back again with another episode of Thai League Central. This time, Gian joins me to go over the biggest headlines from MD 6. Bangkok remain the only 'perfect' team left as Police Tero were...
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Thai League Central Ep. 2 - Who will stay perfect? from 2020-09-18T11:00
Welcome back to another episode of Thai League Central. In Ep. 2 we review all the action you don't want to miss for MD5 and also give you a look into the upcoming MD6. Gian, Obb, Paul and I giv...
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Episode 22 - Thai League Season Predictions from 2020-09-15T12:08:04
After almost 200 long days/nights without Thai football, IT''S FINALLY BACK !! Today I'm joined by Grant, Tom, Alec and Potae after MD 5 of the season to try to predict the future. Who will be t...
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Thai League Central Ep. 1 - Thai League is back! from 2020-09-11T12:17:51
Welcome to Ep. 1 of Thai League Central. It's been almost 200 days since MD 4 of Thai League finished and we are glad that you can be joining us for the preview of the highly anticipated MD 5. G...
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Episode 21 - Is It Time Yet ?? from 2020-08-15T08:46:15
In this special IN-PERSON podcast, Gian and Obb join me to talk about the friendly matches that have been taking place. How excited are we about the 'New Normal' way of Thai football? Did one of...
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Exclusive Talk with Ayutthaya United Coach : Santi Chaiyaphuak (By Gian) from 2020-07-30T06:03:20
It's time for another Exclusive Talk !! Coach Santi opens up about his coaching career and his plans for Ayutthaya United in T2. How has his time at Muangthong helped build his coaching philosop...
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Episode 20 - Thai League vs TRUE from 2020-07-27T10:15:16
Heyyy we made it to EP. 20. Thanks again to those who have been listening all along. On this pod, Gian and Obb join me to talk about the issues between Thai League (Thai FA) and TRUE Visions. Wi...
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Episode 19 - Thailand National Team DRAFT !! from 2020-07-19T14:15:24
Yesss !! It's finally here. The 1st-EVER Thailand National Team Draft hosted by myself. I'm very lucky to be joined by Gian, Obb, Grant and Potae. The rules are simple. There are a total of 44 p...
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My Club Series #4 - Grant (SCG Muangthong) from 2020-07-12T12:38:40
Hello !! It's time for My Club Series again. This episode I invite Grant on the show to discuss his journey to become a die-hard Muangthong supporter. When was his first match? What are his view...
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Episode 18 - TRUE BU Leading by Example (Feat. Gian / Mano) from 2020-07-08T13:59:49
In the latest edition of the Ta Lao Podcast, I bring on Gian to analyze TRUE Bangkok United's policies during the COVID-19 situation. How is the club dealing with contracts? Will Bonilla come ba...
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Episode 17 - Transfer Season from 2020-07-02T12:29:02
Welcome back to a new episode of the Ta Lao Podcast. Today I bring Paul Murphy and Obb Tactictimes to talk about the recent player transfers. Muangthong sign three (new?) players, while Samut Pr...
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Episode 16 - Port's "Dream Team" !? from 2020-06-17T13:17:50
In this episode, Tom Earls joins Gian, Obb and I to talk about Port's recent signing of the Aksornsri twins. The two U-23 Thai internationals join an already LOADED Port squad. We discuss the pe...
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My Club Series #3 - Alec (Singha Chiang Rai) from 2020-06-13T11:08:18
It's time for a new episode of My Club Series !! This time I bring Alec Peeples on the show to discuss about Singha Chiang Rai United. What's football here like from the eyes of an American fan?...
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Exclusive Talk with Muang Loei Director : Albert Mingphakanee (By Gian) from 2020-06-10T13:18:07
There's not a lot of media coverage in the lower leagues of Thai football, so my good friend Gian, sits down to talk with Albert Mingphakanee who is Muang Loei United's Club Director. What's lif...
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Episode 15 - News, Rumors, TikTok ? from 2020-06-07T13:40:38
Welcome back !! It's the usual crew again, with Gian and Obb returning for the Tri-Pod. Today we discuss how COVID-19 has shifted the football calendar in the Asian zone. Also, let's investigate...
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My Club Series #2 - Tom (Port FC) from 2020-05-28T12:30:10
The My Club Series is BACK !! In EP. 2, Tom Earls, joins me to discuss how he became a Port FC fan. Tom also shares his thoughts regarding the new acquisitions this season. How confident is he a...
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Episode 14 - What's Happening @ Muangthong ?!? from 2020-05-25T10:36:44
In this Muangthong 'EXCLUSIVE' pod, Grant and Gian join me to discuss and analyze what's going on at the club. Adisorn has left the club and joined rivals Port FC. In addition, club captain, Sar...
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Exclusive Talk with Matt Riley (By Gian) from 2020-05-22T06:33:39
Not long ago, my good friend Gian interviewed Matt Riley about his football adventures in Thailand. Matt looks back at how he started it all and shares a few insights regarding his time working ...
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Episode 12 - The Ones That Got Away from 2020-05-20T11:43:59
Multiple transfer rumors have been flying around lately. Gian, Obb and I sit down for an hour-long discussion to go through some of the headlines. Do we see Diogo coming back? Will Sarach go to ...
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My Club Series #1 - Dale (Chonburi FC) from 2020-05-14T10:18:44
Welcome to a new series in the Ta Lao Podcast, the 'My Club Series' where I bring on some of the most die-hard foreign fans in the Thai League. Let's talk about their origins, the love they have...
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Episode 11 - The Next Goalkeeper ? from 2020-04-24T11:19:19
Gian and Obb are back to join me for an episode where we discuss the goalkeeping situation in Thailand. Who do we believe should be the next man up for this position? Also, I ask my guests a tri...
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Episode 10 - When will Thai League Return ? from 2020-04-12T11:30:39
The two guests, Gian and Obb, are back again to discuss the possibilities of Thai League football returning to action. Will it be as early as June? Or are we going to be deprived of league footb...
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Episode 9 - Fantasy XI from 2020-04-06T14:23:49
Gian join's me as we discuss our Best XI so far this season. In addition to that, I throw some hot questions at him: Who's gonna be better in 10 years Supachok or Suphanat? Will Heberty beat Cle...
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Episode 8 - Coaching Chaos (Gian x Obb x Ta) from 2020-04-01T09:44:22
The breaking news coming out this week was the sacking of Coach Choketawee at Port. Gian and Obb join me again to discuss where we see the club heading and the bigger implications of the Owners ...
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Episode 7 - Triple Team (Gian x Obb x Ta) from 2020-03-27T11:23:19
The CORONAVIRUS is taking over the world but Gian, Obb and I are well and healthy. The two join me for this special podcast where we discuss the top young Thai prospects to look out for this sea...
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Episode 6 - Co-Podcast with Gian Chansrichawla from 2020-03-10T23:17:44
Due to concerns over the outbreak of COVID-19, the Thai League will not be in action until middle of April. As a result, I've decided to bring on a special guest to the podcast. Gian and I discu...
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Episode 5 - Midweek Preview *Updated Version* (Who will remain perfect?) from 2020-02-25T04:19:42
It's time for the first midweek matches of the Toyota Thai League 2020 season. Only four teams remain perfect after starting off the year with two wins in a row. Can Police Tero continue to surp...
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Episode 4 - Weekend Preview (Top Three Matches) from 2020-02-21T00:04:14
It's time to get excited for the second week of the Toyota Thai League 2020 season. A lot of big games happening in the league but we focus our attention to the three biggest games. Starting off...
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Episode 3 - Weekly FINAL FOUR from 2020-02-17T06:28:10
Match Day 1 of the Toyota Thai League 2020 season did not disappoint. A lot of goals, drama and of course, VAR calls to talk about. This podcast breaks down the biggest four games from the last ...
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Episode 2 - Top 5 Predictions (Thai League 2020) from 2020-02-09T22:36:48
With the Toyota Thai League 2020 season just on the horizon, I'll make a prediction on the clubs that will be in the hunt for the title. Will there be a new face lifting that trophy? Can Buriram...
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Episode 1 - Is the ACL System Fair ?? from 2020-01-30T06:04:53
I break down Buriram's performance away at Shanghai SIPG. Also, I'll dive into the history books to see how Thai Clubs have performed in the qualification stages of the AFC Champions League. How...
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Pilot Episode : Transfer Talk from 2020-01-27T22:33:23
Let's talk some transfers !! It's been a busy couple of months for the top seven clubs in the Toyota Thai League. Listen in to get a quick review of each club's additions, departures and more.
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