DanDan Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1181769/leicester-city-takes-‘golden-boot-boy-under-its-wing Leicester City Football Club, owned by Thai billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, has offered to support a seven-year-old boy who demonstrated extraordinary skill on television, kicking a ball to hit the crossbar three times in a row. The boy, who is known only as Suvin, or Nong Pee, became a star after his appearance on a variety show aired on Jan 7. Several football clubs have expressed interest in grooming him. The video of him in action has at least 9.1 million views since being uploaded on the Facebook page of Workpoint Entertainment. At a press conference announcing support for the youngster on his road to professional football, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, deputy chairman of Leicester City Football Club, said he would support the education and training of Nong Pee. Mr Aiyawatt was accompanied by Thailand’s national football team coach Kiatisak Senamuang, who is the brand ambassador for Leicester City International Academy, and Sombat Leekumnerdthai, who runs the Inter Thailand Academy where the boy is trained. Mr Aiyawatt said the club would begin supporting Nong Pee's studies at an appropriate school, either in Thailand or abroad. While he is in Thailand, Leicester City will send a coach to help him. “As he is only seven, he is like a white cloth that will open fully to accept all input. We want him to grow up in the right direction with the most efficiency,” Mr Aiyawatt said. (continues below) Vichai (left) and Aiyawatt hold a press conference showing the Premier League Champion Cup in Bangkok on May 18, 2016. (Bangkok Post file photo) He thought Nong Pee was likely to stay in Thailand for another year or two before going to England. He estimated it would cost 30-40 million baht to groom the boy to be a professional footballer, based on the cost of the club’s Fox Hunt project, which spent around 15 million baht to groom a 15-year-old as a professional. The young lefty, whose idol is Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, has a dream to play for Thailand but he does not yet have Thai nationality. The boy was born a Mon, an ethnic group that migrated to Thailand from Myanmar. Mr Aiyawatt said Nong Pee is quite clear that he wants to represent Thailand but he can choose later when he turns 18. Nong Pee said briefly at the press conference that, “I promise to pay attention during the training. I want to play for the Thai national team.” Mr Aiyawatt said the club would also support other talented Thai youths who have the determination to excel at the sport. Coach Kiatisak thanked Leicester City and King Power for providing opportunities for Thai youth. "It is a big opportunity for Nong Pee, the kind of opportunity that has not happened in the past." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballwipe Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 2 minutes ago, DanDan said: Several football clubs have expressed interest in grooming him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 Did someone say publicity stunt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfualol Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 50p says he doesn't develop well and the club get bored and ditch him, leaving his hopes and dreams shattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrummieFOX Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 Is he cup tied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 Just now, Footballwipe said: Crewe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffToff88 Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 6 minutes ago, DanDan said: http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1181769/leicester-city-takes-‘golden-boot-boy-under-its-wing Leicester City Football Club, owned by Thai billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, has offered to support a seven-year-old boy who demonstrated extraordinary skill on television, kicking a ball to hit the crossbar three times in a row. He'll fit in well here then, and at a fraction of the price we paid for Slimani! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 Could be the star of our 2027/8 Division 2 campaign I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 Are we taking the piss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderbyFox Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 Can he play CB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylesta Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 He's away at Africa Cup of Nations with nigeria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanDan Posted 17 January 2017 Author Share Posted 17 January 2017 8 minutes ago, StanSP said: Are we taking the piss? No, the Pee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamark Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 Needs to bulk up a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrefelderFox666 Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 He has good spirit and is ready to fight for the Premier League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focks Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 40 minutes ago, Footballwipe said: "As he is only seven, he is like a white cloth that will open fully to accept all input." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 This is the mystery signing Geoff Peters was on about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 This is EXACTLY what we need! Someone who can repeatedly hit the crossbar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboFox Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 Phew. When I heard that City had been watching Nong Pee, I thought that Donald Trump had joined our scouting team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelcfc Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 No PL experience though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeydale Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 7 years old and already half way to becoming a Schlupp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lako42 Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 I like this, having watched the video I think he's a bulkier Kapustka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxInTheBirstallBox Posted 17 January 2017 Share Posted 17 January 2017 What number is he? I want to have pee on my shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryLundegaard Posted 18 January 2017 Share Posted 18 January 2017 On 17/01/2017 at 20:29, FoxInTheBirstallBox said: What number is he? I want to have pee on my shirt Number one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyleicester Posted 19 January 2017 Share Posted 19 January 2017 With a name like Pee he has to be the new Messi the dirty little crossbar hitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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