{"product_id":"thai-football-tales-a-beautiful-madness-9781801504980","title":"Thai Football Tales: A Beautiful Madness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMatt Riley provides a unique and bizarre behind-the-scenes look at Thai football, including spending time with Bryan Robson in the Manchester United team hotel and persuading a player to abandon his journey and play in Thailand. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pitch Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThai Football Tales: Beautiful Madness\u003c\/strong\u003e is a captivating and unconventional behind-the-scenes exploration into the enigmatic and captivating realm of Thai football. Matt Riley, serving as an English Media Officer in Thailand, secured exceptional access, rarely bestowed upon foreigners, to the country's most influential clubs. This remarkable report chronicles his experiences within the Thai football bubble.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom engaging in an afternoon with the legendary Bryan Robson at the Manchester United team hotel to convincing a player en route to signing for an A League club to abandon his journey and join the Thai football scene, every day was a unique and extraordinary adventure. During a meeting in the northern city of Chiang Mai, while assisting a friend in securing a coaching contract, Matt found himself in a peculiar situation as he engaged in a wrestling match with a tiger, all while negotiating with the chairman. Furthermore, after conducting an interview with the revered \"King of Buriram,\" Riley discovered that his every move was being meticulously observed and documented.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThai Football Tales\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a breathtaking firsthand account of a Westerner's encounters within a distinctive and vibrant footballing culture. It is a testament to the extraordinary experiences and adventures that await those who venture into the captivating world of Thai football.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 218 x 140 x 18 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781801504980\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matt Riley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44582596280570,"sku":"9781801504980","price":7.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1695377333265_book.jpg?v=1695406897","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/thai-football-tales-a-beautiful-madness-9781801504980","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}