Monday, March 01, 2010
Police respond to Thai football brawl
Police are suggesting gambling may be behind the fighting that erupted during last week's game between Muang Thong United and Thai Port at Supachalasai Stadium. They also worry that fans drinking too much alcohol could also lead to trouble.
Concerns about gambling syndicates being able to manipuate crowd trouble could well be of concern to the SLeague. It s well known that a large number of spectators there are interested in seeing how their investments are getting alone. The idea that big gamblers could well have locals riot on the terraces has not been considered in the city state but one official did laugh when I mentioned the possibility.
'Have you seen these old uncles? They wear vests and shorts and are about 70 years old, seriously, can you imagine these old buggers kicking off in the stadium? Impossible lah.'
Concerns about gambling syndicates being able to manipuate crowd trouble could well be of concern to the SLeague. It s well known that a large number of spectators there are interested in seeing how their investments are getting alone. The idea that big gamblers could well have locals riot on the terraces has not been considered in the city state but one official did laugh when I mentioned the possibility.
'Have you seen these old uncles? They wear vests and shorts and are about 70 years old, seriously, can you imagine these old buggers kicking off in the stadium? Impossible lah.'
# posted by Me @ 10:15 AM 
