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Matt Riley

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I worked as a journalist in Thai football for many years, appearing regularly on the Fox Sports Central nightly show beamed across Asia, before returning to England as Lecturer in Business Management at the University of Exeter.

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Get Busy Living. Thangthong Kiattaweesuk 1978 - 2012

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This week, during a torrential downpour, the IBF Super Bantamweight number 1 ranked boxer was killed in a car crash in Chanthaburi. Not only did he lose his life, but his wife and twin six year old children also perished whilst his two nieces were seriously injured.
I once had the privilege of carrying the Thai flag into the ring for one of his fights, whilst my friend carried his IBF Read more of this blog post »

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“Our football shirt stands as something to set our life’s journey against.”
― Matt Riley, Kit and Caboodle: Football's Shirt Stories

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“Football is more than just a business. No one has their ashes scattered down the aisle at Tesco.”
― Matt Riley, Kit and Caboodle: Football's Shirt Stories

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“Many people in football are seduced by money and just close their eyes to where the money comes from. Therefore, many don't risk standing up for something. We must dare to ask ourselves: Is it OK that someone dies in order for 'my team' to be successful?”
― Matt Riley, Kit and Caboodle: Football's Shirt Stories

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“We want to talk about war and peace in Ukraine in these matches. The need to end this madness and return to normal life and to rebuild the country,”
― Matt Riley, Kit and Caboodle: Football's Shirt Stories

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“The shirt will become a symbol of positivity in the community, given to individuals and organisations who are giving back to the community and creating a positive environment for young people.”
― Matt Riley, Kit and Caboodle: Football's Shirt Stories

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