Historically, battles for bridges have often defined the context and eventual outcomes of war. Severing the connectivity between two groups of the opposing army, or preventing further advances over an otherwise insurmountable barrier usually seemed like a good way to gain an advantage for the longer term.

14,474 Buriram PEA
11,208 Muangthong
7,395 Sisaket
5,733 Bangkok Glass
5,728 Army Utd
5,369 Chonburi
3,557 Chiang Rai Utd
3,657 Osotspa Saraburi
3,638 Police Utd
3,171 Khon Kaen
2,875 Samut Songkhram
2,840 BEC Tero
2,832 Thai Port
2,285 Siam Navy
2,243 TTM Phichit
2,075 Sriracha
1,710 Pattaya
1,431 TOT
SOURCE - BKK Football Blog

Thai international striker Sarayoot Chaikamdee is reportedly joining Army United. The former Thai Port player spent last season with Bangkok Glass where he scored 15 goals during the 2011 TPL.
Where that leaves Army striker Leandro is unclear. The Brazilian hit 18 goals last season for the team nicknamed The Gentlemen!

By Alan Duffy

Chelsea's erratic first half of the 2011/12 campaign may have all but ended their title dreams, but the news that Ghanaian midfield supremo Michael Essien is back in action will surely give AVB and his army of Blues' fans a right old boost.

Marcel and Aaron play army:

It's my blog and I can do what I want at any time - and at this time I want to boast, boast, boast! On Saturday, my brother and his wife completed my awesome niece treble in fine fashion, finally giving the world Audrey (who not only sleeps as constantly as her daddy, she has his "promptness").With her joining sisters Sam and Courtney (r-l), I am now equipped with an unstoppable niece army of

Two small pieces of news before we get on with the Player Of The Year discussion:
*Steve Nicol turned down the Rapids interview request. There was some talk about him being uncomfortable with the environment here, but all along I thought getting Nicol out of Boston, where he's been for 13 years, would be a long shot.

Indonesia Premier League
Persiba Bantul v Bontang 1-0 (Wahyu Wijiyanto)
The second game of a season that began six weeks ago saw Persiba, newly promoted, go to the top of the IPL
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Tanjong Pagar v Hougang United 1-3 (Hafiz Nor; Diego Oliveria 3) 449 Asian Football Pictures
Thai Premier League
Sri Racha v Osotspa 1-1 (Cristiano Lopes; Pipat Thonkanya) 850Police v Army 0-0 2,158Si Sa Ket v Thai Port 0-1 (Mongkol) 5,614BEC Tero v Muang Thong United 2-2 (Christian Kouakou Yao, Dagna; Koomson, Jakkrit?

Vietnam is having another one of its little tournaments. The Navibank Cup 2011 is due to be held in Ho Chi Minh City 2-10 December and, according to Viet Football, will feature Geylang United and Chonburi as well as T&T Hanoi, Navibank Saigon and Binh Duong.
Which is all well and good. But according to the Thai Premier League fixture list, admittedly as reliable as an English red top, Chonburi are playing Army United on 3 December.

Left, right, left, right Unassuming Spurs defender Sebastien Bassong was making his way to the warm the bench for last night's win over Aston Villa when he found his route unexpectedly narrowed by representatives from the Army who led the teams out as part of the Tickets for Troops scheme. Visibly taken aback at first, [.

Much is made of the booming interest in the Thai Premier League but I wonder how booming it really is. Yes, 2009 was a good season but instead of consolidating or improving, 2010 was a mess and so is the current season for reasons I have covered before.
But how about attendances? Are the fans supporting their local team?

Welcome to the Friday Crackovia Club, where the best comedy skit show (on football, straight from Catalonia!) is brought to you lucky people! Since it's international week and therefore, a break Crackovia did an episode dedicated to the history of FC Barcelona.

Fergie hails Prem's "amazing" army of Glasgow bosses (even Dalglish!)

Growing up in the Scottish city gives you great determination to succeed says United manager

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Arsenal's Park Chu-Young, who only joined the club at the end of the transfer window, has confirmed he will have no option but to leave the club in two years time to do national service.

The South Korean risks faces jail or even exile from his homeland if he does not complete 21 months in the military before he is 30 and the £4 million signing from Monaco said there is no way around it.

When you consider the amount of hot air, high fashion, alcohol and misbehaviour that generally occurs when awards are dished out, you'd think we'd have a staff member whose only job is to sniff out those nominations.

Well, we don't.

Generally, if we learn we've been nominated it's too late and even if we win, we're too disorganised to go to the ceremony.

'The bench was nearer to my kids': Carlos Tevez's top 10 excuses

So Carlos Tevez now says it was all a misunderstanding and he did not refuse to play at Bayern last night. No word yet on how the misunderstanding occurred... but here are our Twitter Army's suggestions at some excuses he might come up with.

The Austin Aztex will be back playing soccer next year just as they were when they started out in 2008, participating in the USL Premier Development League (PDL). David Markley, founder and minority owner of the previous Aztex franchise spoke to former Aztex supporters, Eberly's Army (formerly Chantico's Army) on Sunday giving them the news.

At last some good new for Gooners. Injured midfielder Jack Wilshere is seemingly ahead of time in his race to win back his fitness after suffering an ankle problem. The young star used his Twitter account to tell his army of followers that he has had a decent day and that he hopes to be back involved in the action any time soon.

Malaysia Cup
Kedah v Johor 3-3Perak v Sabah 2-1Terengganu v Sime Darby 1-0Negeri Sembilan v PKNS 0-2Kelantan v Sarawak 4-0Felda United v Johor FC 1-1Selangor v T Team 1-2KL v PDRM 0-0
Thai Premier League
Buriram PEA v Bangkok Glass 2-1Siam Navy v Pattaya United 1-2Army United v Osotspa 1-1Chiang Rai United v BEC Tero 1-3Sri Racha v Khon Kaen 4-1TOT v Thai Port 1-0Sisaket v Police United 1-1
1 - Buriram PEA 22 16 5 1 39-10 532 - Chonburi 22 13 6 3 43-19 453 - Muang Thong United 21 13 5 3 34-14 44
14 - Surayuth Chaikamdee (Bangkok Glass)13 - Leandro (Army United), Ronnachai Rangsiyo (BEC Tero)11 - Wasan Natasan (Chiang Rai United)
Thai League Cup
Muang Thong United v Chonburi 0-0

Knowing the Kickette Army was upset with him and his clothing choices, Alexis Sanchez stripped off and showed us all who really is boss.

Green Army Don't mention the war. Usually it is a good idea for an irreverent football blog to keep clear of international conflicts – they go together about as smoothly as Gervinho's scalp and dreadlocks. That said OTP has perused such a treasure trove of farcical facts on the ‘football career' of a key figure [.

The Timbers will face their long time rivals from up north Vancouver Whitecaps this Saturday in their first ever MLS match up. This is a match you do not want to miss and here's your chance to buy a $5 raffle ticket to win a pair of Timber Army's seats. The money raised will help one of your fellow faithful and Timbers poster boy pay an expensive medical bill.

Vote Moffat's Rocket for MLS Goal of the Week!

Alright Dynamo fans, let's do this. Adam Moffat deserves to win Goal of the Week. Time to mobilize the Naranja Army and get it done! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Football Mr Men: Crouchie is Mr Tall! Lionel is Mr Messi! Torres is Mr Sitter!

It was forty years ago today that illustrator Roger Hargreaves launched his Mr Men children's book series. The characters and their companions have since become global sensations. Here at Mirror Football we could think of no better way to pay tribute to this landmark than to give the footballing personalities we all know and love a Mr.

First Antonella, now DBecks? Suddenly we understand every man's need to stroke the contours of a expensive new car.

Dear Kickette Army Loyalists,

Enclosed please find two pieces of photographic evidence for your review: David Beckham working out his bubble bum from this past weekend; the father of four's post-match scowl + latest ink work (which is his cuddly newborn daughter's name scrawled across his clavicle).

With the World Cup Qualifiers a month ahead Indonesia are facing the usual old problem. They can't find opponents! It doesn't matter who runs the game in this country while the rest of the world is busy arranging its international calender 12 months in advance the FA here struggle to book hotels for their players and officials.

New chants for the new season

The 2011/12 season is almost upon us and we'll need some new chants. Here are some suggestions from our @mirrorfootball Twitter Army send us yours! For fans playing Chelsea, to the tune of Lord Of The Dance: "Torres, wherever you may be/You're not as good as the Little Pea/The goal is that big thing you see/Being pointed at by AVB" For fans playing Chelsea, also to the tune of Lord Of The Dance: "Chelsea/Your boss is 33/Most of the squad is older than he/It could be worse, instead of AVB/Ro.

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There are two clever lads, the Football Intruders, who travel around Europe and sneak into the training grounds of top clubs for a laugh. While partaking in a Bayern Munich practice session, Danny had a kick about with Bastian Schweinsteiger, Thomas Müller, Philipp Lahm, Mark van Bommel and compared boot fashion with Arjen Robben.

Helluva weekend to be an MLS fan. Not only do we get the O.G. MLS beef, NY v. D.C., on Saturday night but we get the latest installment of Gerald Ford-era footie fight Portland v. Seattle on Sunday afternoon. The only way this could have been scheduled any better would have been a Friday night fight between LA and Chivas USA.

12 - Surayut Chaikamdee (Bangkok Glass), Leandro (Army United)9 - Wasan Natasan (Chiang Rai United), Frank Ohandza (Buriram PEA), Ronnachai Rangsiyo (BEC Tero)
1 - Buriram PEA 17 13 3 1 38-8 422 - Chonburi 17 10 5 2 27-10 353 - Muang Thong United 17 10 4 3 32-19 34
Second half of season kicks off 30 July

Goalkeepers: Kawin Thamasatchanan (Muang Thong), Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool (Chonburi), Sivaluk Terdsungnern (Buriram PEA), Samuel Cunningham (BEC)

Defenders: Suree Sukha, Natthaphong Samana, Anucha Kitpongsri, Chonlatit Jantakam and Suttinun Phukhom (all Chonburi), Nataporn Phanrit and Panupong Wongsa (both Muang Thong), Teeratorn Boonmathan (Buriram PEA), Sujarit Jantakul (Sri Racha), Prat Samakrat (BEC)

Midfielders: Datsakorn Thonglao, Phichitphong Cheuichiu and Jakkraphan Pornsai (all Muang Thong), Suchao Nutnum, Rangsan Vivatchaichok and Jakkraphan Kaewprom (all Buriram PEA), Puritat Jarikanon, Ekaphan Inthasen and Adul Lasoh (Chonburi), Surat Sukha (Melbourne Victory), Chakrit Buathong (Insee Police), Wanchana Rattana (Army), Apipoo Sunthornpanavij (Osotspa)

Strikers: Sarayuth Chaikamdee (Bangkok Glass), Teerasil Dangda and Anon Sangsanoi (both Muang Thong), Kirati Kaewsombut (Buriram PEA), Sompong Sorleb (Buriram FC), Ronnachai Rangsiyo (BEC), Wasant Natasant (Chiang Rai), Tatree Seeha (Army)

COMMENT - a 35 man squad to play either Palestine or Afghanistan?

D.C. United revealed this picture of the hot-off-the-press #7 jersey (enter to win it on Facebook) of the newest member of Olsen's Army. Dwayne De Rosario is set to make his debut for the Black...
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Er... could someone direct me to the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, please? I have much business to attend to. Image: Getty Images/Daylife.

And so it came to pass that Andre Villas-Boas, former Prince of Porto and famed victor at the Battle of the Europa League, was sought out by the mythical Lord Abramovich to lead his ravaged army.

Not every supporters group has it as good as the Timbers Army

This past Saturday the New England Revolution played against the Chicago Fire at home. Naturally, as is the custom with all MLS teams, the supporters went to their respective positions and began doing what supporters do best: singing, chanting, screaming, being passionate.

Possibly the closest category to call, this split our voters - divided by micro and macro concerns. At the latter level, the usual suspects are there: the primary interviewee on Lord Sugar Tackles Football, some oval ball proponents from the South Manchester borders and all those associated with the downfall of a Green Army from Devonshire.

SOURCE: REPUBLICAFIFA referee Sailesh Joshi has been admitted to hospital after sustaining spinal injury. He had been admitted to Annapurna Hospital on Monday. Joshi, who was assigned the role of a referee for Nepal Army Club and Saraswoti Club on June 14 was unable to do his assigned job after an attack of acute back pain.

We realise this might be embarrassing for you, Roberto, but you have no idea of the joy and merriment you about to unleash in the ranks of the Kickette Army. For that you should be proud. Image: Getty Images/Daylife

Morning, Kickettes. This is Chilean midfielder Roberto Cereceda. Would you like to see his bottom?

What's another year? Some of you may recognise this as a Johnny Logan song, others may think I've gone sentimental. It's just that exactly a year ago on this very Monday the Dutch NT started their World Cup adventure. An adventure that ended abruptly on July 11th... A year later it still hurts a little bit, but it's also a good moment to look forward.

PPL Park was host to the USA Sevens Rugby Championship over the weekend. On Saturday, Army defeated Penn State 14-5 for the women's championship. Dartmouth was the men's champion, defeating Army 32-10 on Sunday. PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian was on hand to catch the weekend's action.

Chonburi v Muang Thong United 1-1Khon Kaen v Bangkok Glass 0-2Si Sa Ket v Buriram PEA 1-0Police United v Thai Port 0-1Army United v Pattaya United 3-3Chiang Rai United v TOT 2-0BEC Tero v Osotspa 1-3Sri Racha v TTM Phichet 1-2Samut Songkram v Raj Navy 2-0
They may have lost their first game of the season, away to north east neighbours Si Sa Ket, but Buriram PEA will still look back on a good weekend with nearest rivals Chonburi and Muang Thong United cancelling each other out in Chonburi.