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Thailand FA Chief Worawi Makudi: If Fans Want Me Out After SEA Games Exit, I'll Go
The Thai boss says he won't stay if he is not wanted...
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Dec 19, 2009 12:47:53 AM
Worawi Makudi, the president of the FA of Thailand, said that he is ready
to step down from his post if the majority of fans wish it.
Thailand’s record of winning the last eight titles came to an end last week when the team lost 2-1 to Malaysia in a crucial game of Group A which saw their exit from the tournament.
It was the first time in 36 years that the Thais had failed to reach the semi-finals stage.
"This failure's the most disappointment to all Thais. We'd high expectation before the tournament that we would win the gold for ninth successive time. But, the competition in the Games is not easy as anyone thought. All other teams wanted to beat us,” said Worawi to Thai Nation.
"I'd tried to remind the players that every second in the game is critical. We needed to keep our focus until the end. It's a costly experience for us.
"Regarding on the call from some groups who wanted me to resign, I'm a kind of person who wasn't attached to the position.
"So, I'm willing to consider myself if the majority of fans want me to leave or deem that I'm not suitable for the job.”
Following the loss in Laos, the Thai team is now preparing for the 2011 Asian Cup qualifiers next month.
"Initially, we were to have a training camp after the Games as several members of the team played for the Under 23 side in Laos,” added Worawi.
"Now, we have to move forward our training programme...I'm still confident we could score at least four points from the remaining two Cup qualifiers.”
Thailand’s record of winning the last eight titles came to an end last week when the team lost 2-1 to Malaysia in a crucial game of Group A which saw their exit from the tournament.
It was the first time in 36 years that the Thais had failed to reach the semi-finals stage.
"This failure's the most disappointment to all Thais. We'd high expectation before the tournament that we would win the gold for ninth successive time. But, the competition in the Games is not easy as anyone thought. All other teams wanted to beat us,” said Worawi to Thai Nation.
"I'd tried to remind the players that every second in the game is critical. We needed to keep our focus until the end. It's a costly experience for us.
"Regarding on the call from some groups who wanted me to resign, I'm a kind of person who wasn't attached to the position.
"So, I'm willing to consider myself if the majority of fans want me to leave or deem that I'm not suitable for the job.”
Following the loss in Laos, the Thai team is now preparing for the 2011 Asian Cup qualifiers next month.
"Initially, we were to have a training camp after the Games as several members of the team played for the Under 23 side in Laos,” added Worawi.
"Now, we have to move forward our training programme...I'm still confident we could score at least four points from the remaining two Cup qualifiers.”
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