# Close Season Special 23: Michael, Greg, Michael, Neal, and Val

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Podcast: [A Thai Football Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-thai-football-podcast-6560698)
Published: 2026-07-12T09:24:46+00:00
Episode link: https://dalefarrington.podbean.com/e/close-season-special-23-michael-greg-michael-neal-and-val/
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Duration seconds: 2758

## Resource

This week, the tables are turned on Dale as Michael quizzes him about the benefits (or otherwise) of top European club sides playing "prestigious" friendlies in Thailand, what is, and isn't, acceptable attire for the president of the Thai Football Association, his memories of watching Chonburi hosting Europa League semi finalists Bodo/Glimt, and more; Greg, (another) Michael, and Neal share their Thai football Top 5s; and Val joins us for a "Hydration Break" in a northern English pub to discuss swapping allegiances, supporting local women's football, and her friend's obsession with football ground toilets. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Marco The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link The 12th Farang (Michael's Thai football vlog) Facebook link

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