Muangthong United F.C.

Muangthong United F.C.
สโมสร เมืองทอง ยูไนเต็ด

Full name	Muangthong United Football Club สโมสรฟุตบอล เมืองทอง ยูไนเต็ด
Nickname(s)	Twin Qilin (กิเลนผยอง)
Founded	1989 (1989)
Ground	SCG Stadium Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand
Ground Capacity	15,000
Owner	Siam Sport Syndicate Siam Cement Group
Chairman	Pongsak Phol-Anan
Manager	Totchtawan Sripan
League	Thai Premier League
2015	TPL, 2nd
Website	Club home page
Home colours Away colours Third colours

Muangthong United Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอล เมืองทอง ยูไนเต็ด) is a Thai football club based in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province 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.The club is widely known as The Twin Qilins.^[2]

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.^[3] 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.^[4]

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.^[5][6]

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 Đà Nẵng from Vietnam 0–3 but lost out to Singapore Armed Forces 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 from Syria 2–1. In 2010 Thai Premier League they lost just three games and seven 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.

2011 season

At the start of the season Muangthong United signed former Liverpool player Robbie Fowler, who signed a one-year contract. Muangthong United participated in the 2011 AFC Champions League in play off round. They played Sriwijaya but lost on penalties after the game ended in a 2–2 draw. They were also eligible to play for the 2011 AFC Cup, coming first in the group stage of the tournament. In their first match of the round of 16 they beat Al Ahed from Lebanon 4–0 but went on to lose to Kuwait SC in the quarter-finals round 1–0. After their tournament exit Henrique Calisto, the clubs manager, was sacked and Fowler took over as player/coach of Muangthong United.^{[7][8][9][10][11]}

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's contract expired, Muangthong United signed a contract with Serbian Slaviša Jokanović. During the pre-season, Muangthong United signed on many famous players such as Mario Gjurovski, Ri Kwang-Chon, Adnan Barakat, Mongkol Namnuad etc.

In this season, the club did not play in the AFC Champions League or AFC Cup. Therefore, it tried to do the best in 2012 Thai League Cup, but they lost to TOT 3–4 and 2012 Thai FA Cup they lost to Army United 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

SCG 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, the fan of 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.^[12][13]

The club managed to develop a very large fan base in a short time. At away games, the fans are represented very numerous mot. Games against Chonburi and Bangkok Glass 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 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 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.

Season by season record

Current squad

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

No. Position Player 1 GK Kawin Thamsatchanan (3rd-captain) 2 DF Peerapat Notchaiya (on loan from BEC Tero Sasana) 3 DF Fabrício 4 DF Piyaphon Phanichakul 5 DF Naoaki Aoyama 6 MF Sarach Yooyen 7 MF Datsakorn Thonglao (Captain) 8 DF Atit Daosawang 9 FW Junior Negão 10 FW Teerasil Dangda (Vice-captain) 13 FW Chainarong Tathong 14 DF Supravee Miprathang 15 MF Seksit Srisai 17 MF Tanaboon Kesarat (on loan from BEC Tero Sasana) 18 MF Chanathip Songkrasin (on loan from BEC Tero Sasana) 22 FW Chananan Pombuppha 23 FW Cleiton Silva

No. Position Player 24 MF Kasidech Wettayawong 25 MF Thitipan Puangchan 26 DF Suphan Thongsong 27 DF Sarawut Kanlayanabandit 28 DF Suriya Singmui 30 GK Jakree Nimnuan 31 MF Sivakorn Tiatrakul 32 MF Peeradon Chamratsamee 33 FW Chayawat Srinawong 34 DF Wattana Plainum 35 MF Chaiyawat Buran 36 FW Phicha Au-Tra 37 DF Suporn Peenagatapho 38 GK Patiwat Khummai 39 GK Witsanusak Kaewruang 40 MF Patipan Pinsermsootsri

Note 1: The official club website lists the supporters as player 12th man.

Out on loan

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

No. Position Player DF Weerawut Kayem (to PTT Rayong) MF Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul (to Port) MF Sanukran Thinjom (to Army United)

Club officials

Position	Name
Chairman of the Advisory	Rawi Lohtong
Chairman	Pongsak Phol-Anan
Vice president	Wilak Lohtong, Waksorn Lohtong
Director of Football	Ronnarit Suewaja
General Manager	Kan Janrat
General secretary	Pleansak Aonsam-arng
Head Coach	Totchtawan Sripan
Assistant Head Coach	Phon Chomchearn, Santi Chaiyaphuak
Coach	Uthai Boonmoh
Goalkeeping Coach	Joseba Ituarte
Fitness coach	Supachai Klangkrasae
Fitness coach	Chun Jihoon
Head Physical	Dr.Pornthep Mamanee
Physical	Kittipong Sueb-sork
Mentality	Varoth Chotpitayasunondh

Manager history

Manager by Years (2007–present)

Years	Name	Nationality
2007	Nopporn Eksrattra	Thailand
2008	Surasak Tungsurat	Thailand
2009	Attaphol Buspakom	Thailand
Jan 11, 2010 – Jan 7, 2011	René Desaeyere	Belgium
Dec 31, 2010 – Feb 28, 2011	Carlos Roberto	Brazil
March 6, 2011 – Sept 29, 2011	Henrique Calisto	Portugal
Oct 1, 2011 – Jan 31, 2012	Robbie Fowler	England
Feb 27, 2012 – June 4, 2013	Slaviša Jokanović	Serbia
June 5, 2013 – July 16, 2013	Winfried Schäfer (interim)	Germany
July 19, 2013 – Dec 31, 2013	René Desaeyere	Belgium
Jan 2, 2014 – March 30, 2014	Scott Cooper	England
July 2, 2014– Jan 19, 2016	Dragan Talajić	Croatia
Jan 21, 2016– present	Totchtawan Sripan	Thailand

Captain history

Captain by Years (2007–present)

Years	Name	Nationality
2007	Supat Onthong	Thailand
2008	Surapong Thammawongsa	Thailand
2009	Jetsada Jitsawad	Thailand
2010–2011	Nataporn Panrit	Thailand
2012–	Datsakorn Thonglao	Thailand

Honours

League

• Thai Premier League
  • Winners (3): 2009, 2010, 2012
  • Runners-up (2): 2013, 2015
• Thai Division 1 League
  • Winners (1): 2008
• Regional League Division 2:
  • Champions (1): 2007

Cup

• Thai FA Cup
  • Runners-up (3): 2010, 2011, 2015
• Kor Royal Cup:
  • Champions (1): 2010
  • Runners-up (3): 2011, 2013, 2014

International competitions

• AFC Champions League : 1 appearance
  • 2010: Qualifying play-off East Asia Final
  • 2012: Qualifying play-off Semi-final
  • 2013: Group stage
  • 2014: Qualifying play-off Round 3
  • 2016: Qualifying play-off Round 3
• AFC Cup: 2 appearances
  • 2010: Semi-finals
  • 2011: Quarter-finals

Asian clubs ranking

As of 2 April 2015.^[15]

Current Rank	Country	Team
13		Beijing Guoan
14		Suwon Samsung Bluewings
15		Muangthong United
16		Pakhtakor Tashkent FK
17		Chonburi

Sponsors

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

Title Sponsor

• Siam Cement Group (SCG)

Shirt Sponsor

• Grand Sport

Official Sponsors

• YAMAHA
• Thai AirAsia
• Bangkok Hospital
• TOSHIBA
• Coke
• Seiko
• Singha
• AIA
• Canon
• Novotel
• Herbalife

Period	Sportswear	Sponsor
2008	Grand Sport	Yamaha
2009–10	Adidas	Yamaha
2011	Grand Sport	Yamaha
2012–16	Grand Sport	SCG

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Muang Thong United.

• Muangthong United Official website
• Official Facebook

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