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Phuket FC bolster attack with new striker

Phuket FC bolster attack with new striker

FOOTBALL: With a void left in the striking deparment after the departure of captain Wasan Natasan, Phuket FC management have signed forward Pipat Thonkanya to join the Ronins for the 2015 Yamaha League-1 season.

Phuket-football
By Jean-Pierre Mestanza

Tuesday 9 December 2014 10:43 AM


Club President Pariyawit "Benz" Atchariyachai (left) and Pipat Thonkanya (right). Photo: Phuket FC

Club President Pariyawit "Benz" Atchariyachai (left) and Pipat Thonkanya (right). Photo: Phuket FC

Club President Pariyawit Atchariyachai introduced the 35-year-old to local media on Monday (December 8) at Phuket FC headquarters in Chalong.

Pipat previously played for Chiang Mai FC this past season and scored 2 goals.

"The reason we brought Pipat to join our team is because we believe that he is one of the best strikers that have a lot of experience and skills, which will benefit our team in the long run," Atchariyahcai said at the press conference.

"I always wanted to join Phuket FC but never has a chance in the past. This is a dream come true for me to be a part of this team. Phuket FC is one of the teams that is fully equipped with practice field up to standards... I think we have a chance to go to the top," Pipat said.