Asian Cup - Most popular for September 2008
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Thailand's King's Cup will be held next January between the AFF Cup and the Asian Cup Qualifiers.
With the team going to Hanoi next month for the Agribank Cup new coach Peter Reid is hitting the
ground running.
The Thais have also appointed Tawan Siripin as Reid's assistant. Tawan was the first Thai player I
came across during the dream team era of the mid 90's and it's good to see his experience is being
put to good use.
Coach Tom Sermanni laid out his plans for the Matildas as they build towards Asia Cup May 2010.
It's a constant battle to improve and keep up to speed with the teams in
Asia.
What goes on in a Matildas Camp?It varies from camp to camp.
The Malaysian FA gets a torrid time around the region. Last season they stubbornly insisted
Manchester United play a friendly game in KL despite the fact they were hosting the Asian Cup,
Asia's Euro Championships, at the time.
More recently they dusted off the bunting to welcome Chelsea and the chance for officials to beam
on the front pages.
Scott MacDonald, Jade North, Josh Kennedy, Vince Grella, Jason Culina, Mark Viduka, Tim Cahill,
Matthew Spiranovic, Michael Beauchamp, Mile Sterjovski, Bruce Djite. Non of these players started
tonight and don't forget Nicky Carle!
Asia has tested the Socceroos; and Pim Verbeek now has a depth of player few could have dreamed of
after the last World Cup.
Okay I'm only joking and that's the problem.
Queensland announced a 5 games in 5 years deal yesterday. Adelaide are complaining that their city
is missing out.(see below)
But what about Canberra with a heap of Asian Cup Qualifiers coming our way surely Canberra could
bid for a game every two or four years.
The new Thai coach Peter Reid started his new job yesterday and what happened? The Thai Prime
Minister only goes and declares a state of emergency after disturbances between pro and anti
government protesters left one person dead.
Reid, who admits to never having seen Thailand play and knowing little about Asian football, will
have just a few weeks to run his eye over national players before the Thai Premier League finishes
next month.
