Thailand national team appoints new coach, Madam Pang explains the reason

(Dan Tri) - The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has appointed Technical Development Director Anthony Hudson as the national team's head coach, replacing Masatada Ishii, whose contract ended on October 21.

The decision was made immediately after a meeting of the technical committee to ensure stability and continuity in training, while helping the team prepare for important matches in November, including a friendly match with Singapore (November 13) and an away match against Sri Lanka (November 18) in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Madam Pang believes in coach Anthony Hudson (Photo: FAT).

Explaining the decision to appoint coach Anthony Hudson, FAT President Madam Pang said: “At this crucial time, the national team needs someone who understands Thai football and the FAT system. Mr. Anthony Hudson has worked with the federation at all levels and has extensive experience in the international arena. That is why we chose him.”

Coach Anthony Hudson is 43 years old. He holds dual British and American citizenship. He has coached many national teams such as the US, New Zealand and Bahrain, and has coaching experience at professional clubs in the UK and the US.

From the beginning of 2024, he will take on the role of Technical Development Director of the Football Association of Thailand. According to Madam Pang, FAT believes in Hudson's ability and vision, expecting him to help the team develop sustainably in both the short and long term.

Previously, FAT made a sudden decision to fire coach Masatada Ishii. The Japanese coach was extremely disappointed with this decision, believing that FAT was insincere.

Coach Anthony Hudson has experience working in England and the US (Photo: Getty).

Madam Pang said about the decision to fire coach Masatada Ishii: “Changing the head coach is normal in football. FAT is responsible for the national team’s performance and the fans’ expectations.”

She said the FAT Technical Committee had based on the winning percentage and achievements in major tournaments to evaluate Coach Ishii, compared with previous periods, before making the decision to fire him. After careful consideration, the Technical Committee agreed that the national team needed a change to create a new push.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/tuyen-thai-lan-bo-nhiem-hlv-moi-madam-pang-giai-thich-ly-do-20251022195340289.htm