SIAM CEMENT GROUP SPONSOR SAMUT USD306,000 ANNUALLY

SCG president Kan Trakulhoon said that the reason why the company decided to support the club was because they wanted to help push for football development in the country.

“Samut Songkhram FC have players with skill and determination,” he said of the team which will now be known as SCG Samut Songkhram FC.

Having supported badminton for decades, SCG have extended their sponsorship to other sports including golf and football.

“If we do not have financial problems, I am sure that we can finish the season in the top nine,” said Samut Songkhram coach Somchai Chuayboonchum after the signing ceremony.

On the other hand, newly-promoted side Si Sa Ket FC yesterday unveiled Muang Thai Life Assurance as their main sponsor.

Club president Thanet Kruarat said Si Sa Ket FC now had about THB20 million (USD612,000) for the new season which kicks off next weekend.

In the meantime, Thailand head coach Bryan Robson has been assured that his job is still safe despite Thailand’s failure to qualify for the 2011 Asian Cup.

The failure marked the first time in 22 years that Thailand have failed to qualify for the quadrennial event.

Worawi Makudi, the president of the FA of Thailand (FAT), admitted his disappointment but stressed there was no point dwelling on the past.

“We played well against Iran only to concede a last minute goal. We have to accept it. It’s disappointing we failed to qualify but we have to move on,” said Worawi.

“Our next mission is the ASEAN FOOTBALL Championship and the Asian Games at the end of this year.
“Robson has his work cut out, scouting Thai Premier League matches for players.”

PIX (From left): SCG president Kan Trakulhoon receives a Samut Songkhram FC shirt from Deputy Samut Songkhram Governor, Kiatisak Moonlasartsathorn.