Muangthong United F.C.
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Full name | Muangthong United Football Club สโมสรฟุตบอล เมืองทอง ยูไนเต็ด | |||
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Nickname(s) | Twin Qilin | |||
Founded | 1989 | |||
Ground | Yamaha Stadium Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand | |||
Capacity | 14,000 | |||
Owner | Siam Sport Syndicate | |||
Chairman | Ravi Lohtong | |||
Manager | Scott Cooper | |||
League | Thai Premier League | |||
2013 | TPL,2nd | |||
Website | Club website | |||
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Muangthong United Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอล เมืองทอง ยูไนเต็ด) is a Thai football club based in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province and owned by Siam Sport Syndicate and other private investors.[1] The club currently plays in the Thai Premier League. Muangthong United has participated in the Thai Premier League since 2009 when they won the Thai Division 1 League title in 2008.
Muangthong United is one of the richest football clubs in Thailand.[2] The club is widely known as The Twin Qilins.[3]
History
Formation and early years
The club was founded in 1989. The club's first success was winning the first place in the 2007 Season of the Thailand Division 2 League. From this, they were promoted to the Thai Division 1 League.[4] The team was then promoted to the Thai Premier League in the 2009 season.
League era
2009 Season
The club was promoted to play in the Thai Premier League in 2009, after it won the title for the Division one. In the 2009 season, the club had many new and notable players in the country. Despite a successful season starts they pledged in April 2009 with Attaphol Buspakom a new coach. For the summer break, the association is, as expected by all experts, among the top five of the table and plays for the championship.[5]
One factor of success would certainly be the close links between the Club and Lierse Sk, was on summer break, the Thai star player Teeratep Winothai joined the team. At the same time joined with Ronnachai Rangsiyo, the master FC PEA, another storm talent for Nonthaburi. The association has with Ronnachai Rangsiyo, Teerasil Dangda and Teerathep Winothai, now probably the most talented strikers in the country in its ranks.[6][7]
2010 Season
In 2010. After Attaphol Buspakom sacked following a string of unsuccessful results, and René Desaeyere Belgium Coach managed Muangthong for two season.Rene lead Muangthong qualified for the 2010 AFC Champions League.they beat SHB Da Nang F.C. from Vietnam 0-3 but lost out to Singapore Armed Forces FC on penalties after the game ended in a 1-1 draw and They were eligible to play for the 2010 AFC Cup.They have access to Semi final round by lose to Al-Ittihad SC Aleppo from Syria 2-1. In 2010 Thai Premier League They lost just 3 game and 7 draws of 30 game.Which the club won the league for a second and Dagno Siaka is top score for club in 2010 season by 15 goal
Which at the football club is famous both at home and abroad such as Datsakorn Thonglao, Panupong Wongsa, Piyapol Bantao, Nobuyuki Zaizen, Berkant Göktan, Kone Mohamed etc.
2011 Season
After the start of the season Muangthong United have signed former players of Liverpool F.C. Robbie Fowler signing a one-year contract. Muangthong United were right to play 2011 AFC Champions League in play off round.Which met with Sriwijaya F.C. but they lose on penalties after the game ended in a 2-2 draw and They were eligible to play for the 2011 AFC Cup.In the group stage of the AFC Cup Muangthong United are first of the group.Allows them to round of 16 team and they beat Al Ahed from Lebanon 4-0 but they lose to Kuwait SC in Quarter-finals round 1-0. After game Henrique Calisto Head Coach was sacked Fowler, was made player/coach of Muangthong United[8][9][10][11][12] By the team in their first match agian Samut Songkhram F.C.
In 2011 Thai Premier League Muangthong United finished the season in third place in Thai league. For the 2010–11 season and Teerasil Dangda is top score for club in 2011 season by 13 goals.
2012 Season
After Fowler was out of contract with the club. Muangthong United contract with Slaviša Jokanović HeadCoach Serbia During the pre-season Muangthong United has signed with many famous players such as Mario Gjurovski, Ri Kwang-Chon, Adnan Barakat, Mongkol Namnuad etc.
This season the club is not going to play in the AFC Champions League or AFC Cup.It strives to provide the best performance in the league.in 2012 Thai League Cup they lose to TOT S.C. 3-4 and 2012 Thai FA Cup they lose to Army United F.C. 3-2. but they can win the 2012 Thai Premier League is a third of the club and Muangthong United became the first team in Thai Premier League to go the season unbeaten in the current 34-game format.
Stadium
Yamaha Stadium is a football stadium located in Nontaburi, Thailand, and is the home of Thai Premier League's side, Muangthong United. Yamaha Stadium was the first operate football stadium in Thailand, while PAT Stadium and TOT Stadium Chaeng Watthana constructed without operate including there are others older stadiums, they're all considered as multi-purpose stadiums.
The stadium used to be able to hold as much as 20,000 spectators but the number reduce after renovation by filling in chairs to make the stadium all seated with capacity of 15,000 people.
Supporters
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Play their home games Muangthong United from the Yamaha Stadium. A stadium which originally offered about 5,000 spectators. The stadium has unlike most stadiums in Thailand no running track. Due to the success, and the increasing number of spectators, the stadium was built with steel tube stands at 15,000 seats during the season. After the end of the 2009 season began that the existing plans for a stadium expansion into action. Were not designed for a capacity of approximately 15,000 spectators, the first draft, it was later changed to 25,000. As one of the few stadiums in Thailand, it is then also have VIP areas.[13][14]
The club managed to develop a very large fan base in a short time. At away games, the fans are represented very numerous. Games against Chonburi F.C. and Bangkok Glass F.C. are among the highlights of the season. This 2009 new attendance records for the league could be set up in the season. For the games against Chonburi F.C. and Bangkok Glass, there was even a first time ticket sales. This should slow down the expected rush for tickets. For football in Thailand, this was a novelty. The core of fans of Muangthong consists of the Ultra Muangthong. They were also the first who brought the Ultra movement in Thailand's stages. Large banners, flags and double holder characterize the Fangruppierung, as well as a "pre-Inger" with megaphones.
The environment of the organization is considered to be extremely professional. The newcomer to the Thai Premier League is the previous top Chonburi F.C. in terms of marketing and merchandise while in nothing and is even there to overtake him. The owner of the club, the Siam Sports Syndicate, this is one of the largest media companies in the sport of Thailand. Thus, the company was the sponsor of the Thai Association Cup in 2009 and also has the rights to the live broadcasts of the Thai Premier League.
Kit
Home Kit
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Away Kit
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Season By Season Record
Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Queen's Cup |
Kor Royal Cup |
AFC Champions League |
AFC Cup | ASEAN Club |
Top goalscorer league | |||||||||
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Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | Name | Goals | ||||||||
2007 | DIV2 | 22 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 19 | 50 | 1st | Chatchai Narkwijit | 10 | |||||||
2008 | DIV1 | 30 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 58 | 17 | 65 | 1st | Yaya Soumahoro | 12 | |||||||
2009 | TPL | 30 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 48 | 20 | 65 | 1st | R3 | Dagno Siaka | 10 | ||||||
2010 | TPL | 30 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 64 | 19 | 67 | 1st | RU | R4 | W | Play off | Semi | Dagno Siaka | 15 | ||
2011 | TPL | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 54 | 32 | 60 | 3rd | RU | Quarter | RU | Play off | Quarter | Teerasil Dangda | 13 | ||
2012 | TPL | 34 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 78 | 31 | 84 | 1st | Quarter | Quarter | Teerasil Dangda | 24 | |||||
2013 | TPL | 32 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 61 | 33 | 71 | 2nd | Semi Final | R3 | RU | GR | Teerasil Dangda | 15 | |||
2014 | TPL |
Champions | Runners-up | Third Place | Promoted | Relegated | In Progress |
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Current Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Note: The official club website lists the supporters as player 12th man.
Players with Multiple Nationalities
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Former Players
For details on former players, see List of Muangthong United F.C. players
Performance in AFC competitions
Season | Competition | Round | Club | Home | Away | |
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2010 | AFC Champions League | Qualifying play-off | ![]() |
SHB Da Nang | 0-3 | |
Qualifying play-off | ![]() |
Singapore Armed Force FC | 0-0 (4-3 pen) | |||
2010 | AFC Cup | Group stage | ![]() |
South China | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Group stage | ![]() |
VB Sports Club | 3-1 | 2-3 | ||
Group stage | ![]() |
Persiwa Wamena | 4-1 | 2-2 | ||
Round of 16 | ![]() |
Al Rayyan | 1-1 (2-4 pen) | |||
Quarter-finals | ![]() |
Al-Karamah | 2-0 | 1-0 | ||
Semi-finals | ![]() |
Al-Ittihad | 1-0 | 2-0 | ||
2011 | AFC Champions League | Qualifying play-off | ![]() |
Sriwijaya | 2-2 (7-6 pen) | |
2011 | AFC Cup | Group stage | ![]() |
Victory | 1-0 | 0-4 |
Group stage | ![]() |
Hanoi T&T | 4-0 | 0-0 | ||
Group stage | ![]() |
Tampines Rovers | 4-0 | 1-1 | ||
Round of 16 | ![]() |
Al Ahed | 4-0 | |||
Quarter-finals | ![]() |
Kuwait SC | 0-0 | 1-0 | ||
2013 | AFC Champions League | Group stage | ![]() |
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 2-2 | 2-0 |
Group stage | ![]() |
Urawa Red Diamonds | 0-1 | 4-1 | ||
Group stage | ![]() |
Guangzhou Evergrande | 1-4 | 4-0 |
Honours
League
- Thai Premier League
- Thai Division 1 League
- Winners (1): 2008
- Regional League Division 2:
- Champions (1): 2007
Cup
- FA Cup
- Runners-up (2): 2010, 2011
- Kor Royal Cup:
- Champions (1): 2010
- Runners-up (2): 2011, 2013
International competitions
- AFC Champions League 3 appearances
- AFC Cup 2 appearances
Club officials
Position | Name |
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Chairman | ![]() |
Vice president | ![]() |
General Manager/team manager | ![]() |
Sports director | ![]() |
General secretary | ![]() |
Head Coach | ![]() |
Assistant Head Coach | ![]() ![]() |
Coach | ![]() |
Goalkeeping Coach | ![]() |
Fitness coach | ![]() |
Fitness coach | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
Manager History
Manager by Years (2007–present)
Years | Name | Nationality |
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2007 | Nopporn Eksrattra | ![]() |
2008 | Surasak Tungsurat | ![]() |
2009 | Attaphol Buspakom | ![]() |
Jan 11, 2010–Jan 7, 2011 | René Desaeyere | ![]() |
Dec 31, 2010–Feb 28, 2011 | Carlos Roberto | ![]() |
March 6, 2011–Sept 29, 2011 | Henrique Calisto | ![]() |
Oct 1, 2011–Jan 31, 2012 | Robbie Fowler | ![]() |
Feb 27, 2012–June 4, 2013 | Slaviša Jokanović | ![]() |
June 5, 2013 – July 16, 2013 | Winfried Schäfer | ![]() |
July 19, 2013–Nov 2013 | René Desaeyere | ![]() |
December 2013 – Present | Scott Cooper | ![]() |
Affiliated clubs
Al Ain
Atlético Madrid[15]
Beşiktaş
Chicago Fire
Club América
Internacional
Júbilo Iwata
Raja Casablanca
Shanghai Shenhua
Yadanabon
Zamalek SC
PSV Eindhoven
Biu Chun Rangers
Sponsors
The following are the sponsors of MTUTD (named "MTUTD Partners"):
Title Sponsor
Shirt Sponsor
Official Sponsors
Period | Sportswear | Sponsor |
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2008 | ![]() |
Yamaha |
2009-2010 | ![]() |
Yamaha |
2011 | ![]() |
Yamaha |
2012-2016 | ![]() |
SCG |
Asia Clubs Ranking
- As of 29 October 2013[16]
Current Rank | Country | Team |
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12 | ![]() |
Pohang Steelers |
13 | ![]() |
Muangthong United |
14 | ![]() |
Al-Ittihad |
15 | ![]() |
Buriram United |
16 | ![]() |
Chonburi |
References
- ^ Muang Thong new Thai powerhouses
- ^ Muang Thong champs
- ^ THAI PREMIER LEAGUE 2009 :MUANG THONG CELEBRATE TPL CROWN Template:WebCite
- ^ Muangthong United History [dead link]
- ^ Muang Thong lead the way
- ^ Muangthong United Face Club Versus Country Battle
- ^ Muangthong's king-size worries Template:WebCite
- ^ http://www.mtufc.com/
- ^ "Robbie Fowler signs for Muang Thong United". ESPN. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
- ^ "Robbie Fowler to play for Thai club". Straits Times. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
- ^ "Fowler to play in Thailand". Times Live. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
- ^ "Fowler in shock move to Thailand". Yahoo! Eurosport. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
- ^ mtutd.tv: Details mit Entwürfen der VIP Boxen
- ^ thaileaguefootball.com: Renovations of MTU Stadium
- ^ United announce major deal with Spanishgiants Template:WebCite
- ^ Current Standings – footballdatabase.com
External links
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