YANGON (17 June 2013) – It was an afternoon that Southern Myanmar would rather forget when they were humiliated 4-0 at home by defending champions Yangon United in the Myanmar National League on the weekend. The win for Yangon United, who has been working hard to inject more consistency into their game, gave them the…
BANGKOK (16 June 2013) –Thailand thrashed China 5-1 in a friendly that was missing several key players and under the guidance of interim coah Kiatisak Senamuang. Pokklao Anan gave the Thais the lead in the 16th minute before Adisak Kraisorn doubled the lead for the visitors seven minutes later. And while Wang Yongbo pulled a…
DILI (16 June 2013) – Know your job in the team shape – and do it. Know the other roles in case you have to ‘sit-in’ or play there in an emergency. Know the systems of play and what qualities are needed in them. Watch Phil Neville, Carragher etc. RUNNING OFF THE BALL Learn the…
HANOI (15 June 2013) – Phong Phu Ha Nam thrashed Ha Noi II 6-0 in the second round of the National Women’s Football Championships-Thai Son Bac Cup this week to move up to second in the standings. They are still a point behind league leaders Hanoi I who are ahead with 15 points against Phong…
DILI (15 June 2013) – So where to start? I tried to introduce professional football by utilising this program. DO THE BORING THINGS WELL DEFENDING Close the man with the ball down Make the player pass backwards (you can’t stop that) Track your player, do not ball watch Organise at set pieces, take responsibility No…
MANILA (14 June 2013) – Stallions FC have emerged as the champions of the United Football League (UFL) 2013 when nearest rivals Global FC slipped up last night to lose 3-2 to Kaya at the Emperador Stadium. The loss for defending champions Global meant that Stallions are safe at the top of the standings with…