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redordead13, may I ask if you're nationality is Thai or have you migrated over to Thailand? Also, what's life like over there, I've heard Thai people are particularly friendly, is that true? I ask out of interest as I've been practicing Muay Thai for almost 10 years and would love to visit a training camp in Thailand one day. Cheers!

I'm an American, actually. I'm teaching English here for the peace corps, but I still find the shitte he's saying about the place highly obnoxious. This has become my home as much as America (or Oxford was during my University days).

The place is called the land of smiles for a reason. People I've never met and who can barely speak English will buy me a beer or ask me to play football with them. Your cup is never empty, and you never go hungry. The place is a bit mad in some ways. Still very much a developing country and EVERYTHING is late and a bit unorganized, but I've been treated very well. Liverpool fans are everywhere too. It's easily the best supported club in the country. I was fortunate enough to go to the pre-season game, and it was fantastic. Everyone in the stadium was a Red, even though we were playing their national team (and they are the most nationalistic country I've ever visited).

Oh right, sweet. So did you complete a TEFL degree of do you have some kind of teaching diploma? I taught English in Poland for six years after I got my TEFL, it was great fun.

Anyhow, it's nice to know that what I'd heard about Thai people is true. Do you speak Thai? How do you imagine somebody might manage if they couldn't speak Thai whilst traveling there? Are there any places you'd recommend visiting other than the obvious places (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hua Hin and Koh Samui - I've a feeling some of those places are quite touristic)?

Cheers mate.

Oh and by the way, just how accessible is Muay Thai over there? I know it's the national sports and I've heard they're crazy for it. Just how big is it there?

Yeah I did do my TEFL. I speak a little bit of Thai. If you know how to say hello, goodbye, thank you, yes and no, you'll generally be ok. Most people have at least some English. Learning the numbers is essential though. You'll pay through the nose for everything if you can't haggle.

I'm in a pretty small town, so I don't have a lot of access to muy Thai, but I saw a great fight the last time I was in Chiang Mai. As far as traveling goes, I would recommend going to a smaller island or areas in the south to get away from the tourists (Koh Chang is a good call). Chiang Mai is an awesome city, but there will being plenty of farang (foreigners).

Well, to return to the subject, the presence of Alonso in the defensive midfield slot, along with Lucas, would allow Gerrard the freedom to move forward, an aspect which as been lacking from his game. Plus, Alonso is more secure with the ball than Gerrard, so he will help us both offensively and defensively. And with his style of play, the man has at least three more years left in him.