South Africa – Thailand : 17 players called up for Thailand

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South Africa – Thailand : 17 players called up for Thailand
Updated: 14 May 2010



Thailand head coach, Bryan Robson had announced the final squad of 17 players for a friendly match against 2010 World cup’s host South Africa. The match will kick off 3.00 PM local time (8.00 PM Thailand time), this Sunday.

The final squad consisted of 17 players from 4 clubs, as follow

Goalkeeper
Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakul (Chonburi FC)
Kawin Thamsatchanan (Muangthong United)

Defender
Suttinun Phukhom (Chonburi FC)
Chonlatit Jantakam (Chonburi FC)
Natthaphong Samana (Chonburi FC)
Jetsada Jitsawad (Muangthong United)
Piyachart Thamaphan (Muangthong United)
Panupong Wongsa (Muangthong United)

Midfielder
Therdsak Chaiman (Chonburi FC)
Puritat Jarikanon (Chonburi FC)
Kriangkrai Pimrat (Chonburi FC)
Datsakorn Thonglao (Muangthong United)
Paitoon Nontadee (Muangthong United)
Sutee Suksomkit (Bangkok Glass FC)
Narongchai Vachiraban (Insee Police United)

Forward
Teeratep Winothai (Muangthong United)
Chananan Phombuppha (Muangthong United)


There were numbers of withdrawal from the squad especially some key players, due to injuries and personal reasons. These will definitely affect to overall performance of team. The players who had withdrawn from squad are Kirati Keawsombat, Suchao Nutnum, Rangsan Vivatchaichok (all from Buriram PEA), Teerasil Dangda, Natapon Phanrit, Phichitphong Choeichiu (all from Muangthong United), Kraikitti In-Utane (TTM FC Phichit) and lastly Suree Sukha (Chonburi FC)

Thai Football STARS: Teerathep Winothai

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Teerathep Winothai
Updated: 2 March 2010




Full name: Teerathep Winothai
Nickname: Leesaw
DOB: Feb 16, 1985 (age 25)
Place of birth: Bangkok, Thailand
Position: Striker, Attacking midfielder, Right winger
Current club: Muangthong United (on loan from K.Lierse S.K.)

Strength: Pace, Intentness
Weakness: Temper, Consistency
Thaifootballshop definition: Explosive attacker


Start playing football since he was nine. Spent time in England with youth team of Crystal Palace and Everton. Then returned to Thailand, joined BEC Tero Sasana in 2006. He became a crucial part of the team, scoring 22 goals in 2 seasons.

In season 2008-2009, he was trying his luck in European Football, join Belgian Division 2 side K.Lierse S.K. Unfortunately, he was not given much opportunities at K.Lierse. He scored once from only 6 times of appearances. After 6 months in Belgium, he decided to return Thailand again to boost up his confidence, signed 18 month loan contract with Muangthong United. And finally becoming one of Muangthong United’s Thai Premier League Champion 2009-2010 squad.

Teerathep capped for Thailand 37 times, scored 14 goals.

Thailand to pass Giants for Asian cup tickets

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Thailand to pass Giants for Asian cup tickets
Updated: 2 March 2010




Thailand national team arriving Iran, their opponents in AFC Asian cup 2011 qualifier. The host, Iran already qualified as group E’s champion, but left 3 candidates fighting for only 1 place to join the final round in Qatar next year.

Thailand victory over Iran will secure a ticket to the finals. A draw will also set Thailand through, if Jordan and Singapore end in a draw. Both matches will play in the same time on March 3rd night. Mr.Abdullah Dor Mohammad Balideh from Qatar will be a match referee for Iran v Thailand match.

Iran will not get Thailand easily pass, all key players were called up for this match. Javad Nekounam and Masoud Shojaei from Spainish liga’s Osasuna also picked, Andranik Teymourian from Fulham including veteran midfielder Ali Karimi who formerly played for German Bundesliga’s Bayern Munich are also in the squad.

Thailand still missed no.10 striker Teerasil Dangda due to a knee injury. Bryan Robson, Thai head coach can only depend on Teerathep Winothai to create scoring chances.


Iran Squad:
GK: Mehdi Rahmati, Ebrahim Mirzapour, Sousha Makani
DF: Jalal Hosseini, Hadi Aghili, Mohammed Nosrat, Farshid Talebi, Hanif Omranzadeh, Khosro Heydari, Ehsan Hajsafi, Alireza Mohammad, Amir-Hossein Feshangchi
MF: Javad Nekounam, Andranik Teymourian, Pejman Nouri, Farzad Ashoubi, Ali Karimi, Iman Mobali, Milad Zanidpour, Mehrzad Madanchi
ST: Masoud Shojaei, Mohammad-Reza Khalatbar, Karim Ansarifard, Golamreza Rezaei, Milad Meydavoudi


Thailand Squad:
GK: Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool, Kawin Thamsatchanan
DF: Suree Sukha, Natthaphong Samana, Nataporn Phanrit, Panupong Wongsa, Chonlatit Jantakam , Suttinun Phukhom
MF: Rangsan Vivatchaichok, Datsakorn Thonglao, Suchao Nutnum, Sutee Suksomkit, Therdsak Chaiman, Narongchai Vachiraban, Surat Sukha, Phichitphong Cheuichieu, Wichaya Dechmitr
ST: Teerathep Winothai, Pipat Thonkanya ,Kirati Kaewsombut, Chatree Chimtalay