Foreign imports ruffle feathers

TOR CHITTINAND - Bangkok Post Article

Bacolod City, Philippines _ The president of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) is unhappy that some of the teams competing in the 23rd SEA Games in the Philippines are using foreign players.

"This does not help the development of football in Asean countries," Vijitr Getkaew said yesterday.

"I disagree with the Philippines and Singapore bringing in foreign players and giving them nationality," he said.

"In the short term it may help them, but it is not good in the long term."

Vijitr claimed the Philippines have six foreign players in their side, four of them from England.

"This will not be an easy match like it was in the past," he said.

"I will just be happy to see Thailand beat them."

The Thai team trained in Bacolod yesterday and the players said they were looking forward to the action.

Deputy team manager, Virach Chanpanich also expressed concern over the Philippines' foreign players.

The opening match of the tournament yesterday provided a shock when unfancied Laos upset Burma 3-2. Vietnam beat Singapore 2-1 in the late game.


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geeeeeeees..

This is not good. There's no shortage of Soccer players, why do we have to "import"?

with all due respect, please let me stress that they ARE NOT imports! that mofo just doesnt know whats he's talking bout. unlike singapore we never naturalized any of those guysss.. why the fck should we??! they're filipinos too.

half-Filipinos?

uh-huh..

"The Younghusbands, whose mother hailed from Cebu, meanwhile, offered their services to the country after getting to know Philippine football activities through the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) website.

PFF vice president Tony Chua, in charge of the RP team training for the SEA Games, said representations have been made and the Younghusbands have committed themselves to come in November.

"They’re coming and playing for us for free. They’re honored to wear our national colors," Chua said of the Younghusbands.

Between the two, James, 19, has the better credentials since he has already played an A-match of the Chelsea team. A-match features the premier players of the Premier League. "

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Oh OK. Thanx for clearing. I thought it was something like in the PBA where they get "imports"

Even I'm Thai. But I like they way the Filipinos played yesterday.
And for thos Chelsea players , I think they are good for the game.

Well, Tey have done this kind of scheme earlier in 1995 Chiangmai SEA Games????

many filipinos always looking outside to represent themself, just like when they say im half spanish, you guys dont have pride in yourself

omg shutup already, its gettin' tirin' to see your bashing everytime

why? are you crying on your knees yet? plus if it wasnt even true then it shouldnt even effect your psyche.

yes im crying on my knees heck, your constant bashing is annoying

alright then, im apologizing to you coz i dont want u to cry since your too beautiful fpr that, but im kinda hot about that stupid ethnic group topic right now with all them people saying they 1/33/6//3//7/4/8//5//9/5//59/9 --- spanish

yeah the 1/33/6//3//7/4/8//5//9/5//59/9 was indeed kinda annoying

next time specifically attack individuals not all of us

I don't give a damn whether these players are foreigners or not. As long as our soccer team can start winning some games.

Doest matter, we won.

!! CHAI YO!!

no need to cry,,,,

Dude, this is bad, are you sure not a Filipino with British citizenship.

This is not an issue! The Thai's are also doing the same during the past games!!!!

^Really? I didn't know that. I've only started watching the SEA games 1999

I have started watching the games since 1991 opening and closing!

Bata ba ako noon! Lutong makaw parati yang mga former host countries na iyan! Kaya sila takot din na malutong makaw! Pero hindi naman ganyan ang mga Pilipino!

its not supposed to be an issue u know. they're filipinos. period.

Sus! kahit saan , Imagine host Thailand winning the 2005 Miss Universe best in national costume in her home country?



Dressed as a traditional Thai dancer Miss Thailand took home the first official award at this year's pageant, Best in National Costume. Miss Czech Republic was second and Miss Mexico third.
All of the judges in the 2005 National Costume Competition were Thai!

our players citizenship has nothing to do with 'Lutong makaw' they're 100% legit.

btw, u guys should check this article out...



Natalie Coughlin



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^ too bad eh.hehehehe

I do not mean the Filipinos like "Lutong makaw" i was referring to the *#$2 ......

They started it several years ago!

eek :P

lolz. LOLZ.

So expect Miss Thailand to win the "Best in National Costume " next year in 2006 Miss Universe in Bangkok, Thailand

See the 1991 SEA Games logo!


A vinta inspire logo




Sarimanok - mascot

I like the eagle better. The next mascot will probably be the Tarsier. Hehehe

I think the eagle looks like a Fried Chicken restaurant mascot...like cheap fastfood joint...

Don't the Sarimanok look like a chicken from Jollibee?

jollinok?

I had also a stamp pero the commemorative coin of 1991 was sold out sa central bank

Gold medal winner in the female Qiangshu event Nguyen Thi My Duc of Vietnam (Center) poses with silver medalist Khor Poh Chin of Singapore (Left) and bronze medalist Vu Tra My of Vietnam (Right) during the awarding ceremony of wushu at the Emilio Aguinaldo College Gym.


CUE sensation Lee Van Corteza during the finals of the 8-ball doubles
event in billiards.

Cojuangco surprised but proud of RP snookers’ accomplishment By JOSEF T. RAMOSPhilippine Olympic Committee president Jose ‘Peping Cojuangco couldn’t believe what he heard about the RP snooker team late Monday.

Proving that billiard wasn’t the only specialty they have, locals Alex Pagulayan, Joven Alba and Leonardo Andam scored RP’s nerve-jangling 3-2 win over Thailand that gave the Filipinos the gold medal at the Makati Coliseum.

“That win was unbelievable. I’m not expecting it but a win is a win,” said Cojuangco, noting RP’s victory in snooker was good news. “I didn’t watch it personally but I’m happy when I learned of the news.”

The Philippine team pulled off a win in the first frame of the best of five series of the event after Pagulayan sank the pink ball for a 62-48 score in the first rack.

In the second rack, Thailand’s Supoj Saenla, Nitiwat Kanjanasri and Phaithoon Phonbut kept their hopes alive as they made most of their attempts to tie the Philippine team, 1-1.

Andam showed expertise in the pool table sinking most of his shots to keep the Philippines ahead, 2-1, but Pagulayan’s mistake—a scratch—gave the Thais an opportunity to tie the game again at 2-2.
Joven Alba kept his concentration intact as he pocketed all the remaining balls on the table to close the match and give the country a gold medal.

“The snooker team’s win is a good blessing for us, and it only shows that we could snare the overall title,” Cojuangco added.