Sakon Nakhon Football on the rebound

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With heavy losses last year, Sakon Nakhon FC is relegated to Thailand Division 2 league this year.  The 2008 performance in Division 1 was dismal 

1 win, 6 draws, 13 losses,

It wasn't always that bad. In previous years Sakon Nakhon FC ranked among the pro league (now renamed premier league).

Thailand is spending 70 million Baht on football. Unfortunately the major share of that pie (50 million) is going to Thailand's Premier league. Leaving 20 million to division 1, 2 and a newly formed women's league. The premier league consists of 16 teams, some with commercial backing, while division 1 and 2 have over 30 teams.

Looks like another year when players have to purchase their own shoes

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Some past games became especially intense and extremely hilarious because of wet conditions on the play field.

From 060813 Football 8/13/06 3:38 AM

The fields are dry, the team has been practicing daily for some months.  Sakon Nakhon FC starts the Season March 29. 

 

It's going to be a winning season !!