To be honest, Ricki had a bit more to work with in terms of experienced pros - Vicelich, Nelsen, Smeltz, Killen, Fallon, Elliott for part of it - these are the types of players we don't have avaliable right now. Too many young promising midgets.
But seen as giants by Thai supporters. This from the comments beneath the match report on the NZ football website:
Somboon Saengtuangkit Adelaide College of TAFE Big guys but run like a buffalo, how can your team win any.
(Best summary of the game I've seen to be honest...
And, a new nickname for the All Whites perhaps: "Buffalo Boys")