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Muangthong United F.C.
สโมสร เมืองทอง ยูไนเต็ด
Full nameMuangthong United Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอล เมืองทอง ยูไนเต็ด
Nickname(s)Twin Qilin
Founded1989
GroundYamaha Stadium
Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand
Capacity14,000
OwnerSiam Sport Syndicate
ChairmanRavi Lohtong
ManagerScott Cooper
LeagueThai Premier League
2013TPL,2nd
WebsiteClub website
Current season

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

Ultra Muangthong in 2009
Ultra Muangthong, the fan of SCG Muangthong United in 2013

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

Football kit
2009-2011
Football kit
2012
Football kit
2013

Away Kit

Football kit
2009-2011
Football kit
2012
Football kit
2013

3rd Kit

Football kit
2009-2011
Football kit
2012
Football kit
2013

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
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

Current Squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF Thailand THA Artit Daosawang
3 DF Thailand THA Todsapol Lated
4 DF Thailand THA Piyaphon Bantao
5 DF North Korea PRK Ri Kwang-Chon
7 MF Thailand THA Datsakorn Thonglao (Captain)
11 FW Thailand THA Wuttichai Tathong
13 FW Thailand THA Chainarong Tathong
15 MF Thailand THA Sarach Yooyen
17 FW Thailand THA Chitchanok Xaysensourinthone
18 DF Thailand THA Mongkol Namnuad
19 MF Thailand THA Anuwat Inyin
20 MF North Macedonia MKD Mario Gjurovski
21 MF Ivory Coast CIV Dagno Siaka (vice-captain)
23 FW Serbia SRB Milan Bubalo
25 MF Thailand THA Thitipan Puangchan
No. Pos. Nation Player
26 GK Thailand THA Kawin Thamsatchanan
27 DF Thailand THA Sarawut Kanlayanabundit
30 GK Thailand THA Ittikorn Kansang
35 DF Thailand THA Weerawut Kayem
36 MF Thailand THA Sarawut Masuk
39 GK Thailand THA Witsanusak Kaewruang
40 DF South Korea KOR Kim Yoo-Jin
— MF Thailand THA Woranat Thongkruea
— DF Thailand THA Pairote Sokam
— MF Thailand THA Seksit Srisai

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.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Thailand THA Umarin Yaodam (to Air Force AVIA)
22 FW Ivory Coast CIV Kone Mohamed (to TOT)
24 MF Ivory Coast CIV Diarra Ali (to Singhtarua)
— FW North Korea PRK Ri Myong-Jun (to Singhtarua)
No. Pos. Nation Player
— FW North Korea PRK Choe Kum-Chol (to Phuket)
— GK Thailand THA Tadpicha Aksornsri (to Nakhon Nayok)
— DF Slovenia SVN Matej Rapnik (to Nakhon Nayok)
— GK Thailand THA Kampol Pathom-attakul (to Nakhon Ratchasima)

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
2010 AFC Champions League Qualifying play-off Vietnam SHB Da Nang 0-3
Qualifying play-off Singapore Singapore Armed Force FC 0-0 (4-3 pen)
2010 AFC Cup Group stage Hong Kong South China 0-1 0-0
Group stage Maldives VB Sports Club 3-1 2-3
Group stage Indonesia Persiwa Wamena 4-1 2-2
Round of 16 Qatar Al Rayyan 1-1 (2-4 pen)
Quarter-finals Syria Al-Karamah 2-0 1-0
Semi-finals Syria Al-Ittihad 1-0 2-0
2011 AFC Champions League Qualifying play-off Indonesia Sriwijaya 2-2 (7-6 pen)
2011 AFC Cup Group stage Maldives Victory 1-0 0-4
Group stage Vietnam Hanoi T&T 4-0 0-0
Group stage Singapore Tampines Rovers 4-0 1-1
Round of 16 Lebanon Al Ahed 4-0
Quarter-finals Kuwait Kuwait SC 0-0 1-0
2013 AFC Champions League Group stage South Korea Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 2-2 2-0
Group stage Japan Urawa Red Diamonds 0-1 4-1
Group stage China Guangzhou Evergrande 1-4 4-0

Honours

League

Cup

  • FA Cup
    • Runners-up (2): 2010, 2011
  • Kor Royal Cup:
    • Champions (1): 2010
    • Runners-up (2): 2011, 2013

International competitions

Club officials

Position Name
Chairman Thailand Pongsak Phol-Anan
Vice president Thailand Wilak Lohtong, Waksorn Lohtong
General Manager/team manager Thailand Ronnarit Suewaja
Sports director Thailand Ronnarit Suewaja
General secretary Thailand Kan Janrat
Head Coach England Scott Cooper
Assistant Head Coach Thailand Phon Chomchearn, Santi Chaiyaphuak,England Darren Reid
Coach Thailand Uthai Boonmoh, Sarawut Treephan
Goalkeeping Coach Spain Joseba Ituarte
Fitness coach Spain Franc Balaguer
Fitness coach Thailand Supachai Klangkrasae
Physical Thailand Pornthep Mamanee

Manager History

Manager by Years (2007–present)

Years Name Nationality
2007 Nopporn Eksrattra Thailand Thailand
2008 Surasak Tungsurat Thailand Thailand
2009 Attaphol Buspakom Thailand Thailand
Jan 11, 2010–Jan 7, 2011 René Desaeyere Belgium Belgium
Dec 31, 2010–Feb 28, 2011 Carlos Roberto Brazil Brazil
March 6, 2011–Sept 29, 2011 Henrique Calisto Portugal Portugal
Oct 1, 2011–Jan 31, 2012 Robbie Fowler England England
Feb 27, 2012–June 4, 2013 Slaviša Jokanović Serbia Serbia
June 5, 2013 – July 16, 2013 Winfried Schäfer Germany Germany
July 19, 2013–Nov 2013 René Desaeyere Belgium Belgium
December 2013 – Present Scott Cooper England England

Affiliated clubs

Sponsors

The following are the sponsors of MTUTD (named "MTUTD Partners"):

Title Sponsor

Shirt Sponsor

Official Sponsors

Period Sportswear Sponsor
2008 Thailand Grand Sport Yamaha
2009-2010 Germany Adidas Yamaha
2011 Thailand Grand Sport Yamaha
2012-2016 Thailand Grand Sport SCG

Asia Clubs Ranking

As of 29 October 2013[16]
Current Rank Country Team
12 South Korea Pohang Steelers
13 Thailand Muangthong United
14 Saudi Arabia Al-Ittihad
15 Thailand Buriram United
16 Thailand Chonburi

References

  1. ^ Muang Thong new Thai powerhouses
  2. ^ Muang Thong champs
  3. ^ THAI PREMIER LEAGUE 2009 :MUANG THONG CELEBRATE TPL CROWN Template:WebCite
  4. ^ Muangthong United History [dead link]
  5. ^ Muang Thong lead the way
  6. ^ Muangthong United Face Club Versus Country Battle
  7. ^ Muangthong's king-size worries Template:WebCite
  8. ^ http://www.mtufc.com/
  9. ^ "Robbie Fowler signs for Muang Thong United". ESPN. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
  10. ^ "Robbie Fowler to play for Thai club". Straits Times. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
  11. ^ "Fowler to play in Thailand". Times Live. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
  12. ^ "Fowler in shock move to Thailand". Yahoo! Eurosport. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
  13. ^ mtutd.tv: Details mit Entwürfen der VIP Boxen
  14. ^ thaileaguefootball.com: Renovations of MTU Stadium
  15. ^ United announce major deal with Spanishgiants Template:WebCite
  16. ^ Current Standings – footballdatabase.com
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