The transcript of our interview with Tim Russell, founder of Port FC online fan page Sandpit.
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What is Sandpit? What is your involvement in it?
Port is probably the best supported club in Thailand among foreigners who actually go to games, mainly because of the location and because it’s a proper Football stadium Continue reading
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Thai businessmen frequently buy out and invest heavily in clubs with purchases often proceeding behaviour that would be most unwelcome in Europe; relocations, playing-colour-roulette and name changes. Why? A strong sense of classism, respect for seniority and a “Saving Face” culture characterise Thai society. Unlike Continue reading
About last night.
Port F.C. playing host to Thai Honda down at the PAT Stadium. The Thai experience feels excellent. Chanting is very musical, a huge amount of drumming. It’s like being at a West Indies Cricket match; you can’t help wanting to bounce around. But B Block of the PAT Stadium houses Ultras behind the goal. They know what they’re doing, it Continue reading
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