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New Straits Times
2 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Thai club Kanchanaburi sign ex-EPL stars Townsend and Kamara
KUALA LUMPUR: The Thai League 1 has just gone global. Newly promoted Kanchanaburi Power have stunned the football world by snapping up two former Premier League stars — Andros Townsend and Aboubakar Kamara — in a transfer coup few saw coming. Ex-Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Everton winger Townsend has left Turkey's Antalyaspor to sign for Kanchanaburi — the 16th club of his career since making his Premier League debut in 2009. Kamara, best known for his explosive pace and power at Fulham, will link up with Townsend to form a potentially lethal attacking partnership the fans hope can fire the club to silverware. And the spending spree doesn't stop there. Malaysian naturalised striker Sergio Aguero — a proven goalscorer for Harimau Malaya — has joined from Sri Pahang, along with Luxembourg international Gerson Rodrigues, who adds flair and a fiery edge after stints in 12 countries. For a club founded just eight years ago, Kanchanaburi are wasting no time showing they mean business. After finishing fourth in Thai League 2 last season, they sealed a historic promotion with a dramatic 5-4 aggregate play-off win over Phrae United, booking their place in the top flight for the very first time.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Andros Townsend has completed the most surprising transfer of the summer
The most surprising transfer of the summer is here, and it comes in the form of Andros Townsend. Townsend has been a bit of a journeyman of late, playing for Everton, Luton and Antalyaspor over the past four seasons. But now the former England international has secured a move to Thailand. Townsend completed his move to Kanchanaburi Power this week, marking a new adventure in south-east Asia. Kanchanaburi Power were promoted to the Thai top flight last season for the first time. Townsend is now one of seven allotted non-Thai players in the squad, joining former Real Sociedad winger Alain Oyarzun and Algeria international Mehdi Tahrat. 📸 Matt McNulty - 2024 Getty Images
The Star
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Sergio vows to shine among big names in Thailand
PETALING JAYA: Sergio Aguero is ready to prove his worth in a star-studded Kanchanaburi Power side in the Thai League One this season. The Malaysian international, who was born in Argentina, knows he faces stiff competition for a starting spot, with the club bringing in several high-profile signings. They include former Tottenham and Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend, ex-Fulham striker Aboubakar Kamara, former Dynamo Kyiv winger Gerson Rodrigues, and former Lens centreback Mehdi Tahrat. Aguero is embracing the challenge. 'It will be difficult, of course as we've 12 foreign players,' admitted Aguero. 'But as I always say, I trust in my quality, and I will do my best to be part of the first eleven.' The Thai side have made headlines for their bold recruitment drive during the pre-season, and Aguero, 31, sees it as a sign of the club's ambition. 'The club are making a big effort to bring big names to fight at the top. It's amazing. This is an opportunity for me to learn and play with the best.' While he has not yet had the chance to link up with former England international Townsend, who only recently arrived, Aguero has already been impressed with French-Mauritanian Kamara, who also played for Monaco once upon a time. 'Kamara has already shown his quality. He's a very good player and also a very good person.' With these top-tier talents, Aguero knows every session is a test and every minute on the pitch must be earned. 'The pre-season is still ongoing and we are going well step by step. The club are building something serious, and we, as players, need to make sure that work pays off on the field.'
The Irish Sun
04-08-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Ex-England star Andros Townsend joins Thai minnows founded 8 YEARS AGO in transfer to 16th club of his career
The star will wear an unfamiliar name on the back of his shirt NO END IN SIGHT Ex-England star Andros Townsend joins Thai minnows founded 8 YEARS AGO in transfer to 16th club of his career ANDROS TOWNSEND had signed for Thai club Kanchanaburi Power, marking a move to the 16th different club of his career. The 13-time England international, 34, joins the club after they were promoted to the Thai top division last season. 3 Andros Townsend has signed for Thai club Kanchanaburi Power Credit: Facebook Townsend, who will wear number 25 for his new club, spent his summer commentating on the Fifa Club World Cup. But it looks as if he's not ready to make the permanent jump to punditry and still has some miles left in his legs after penning his deal with Kanchanaburi. The little-known club was established just eight years ago and is based in Mueang, Thailand. Since its inception in 2017, the club has undergone three rebrands that have seen it change its name from Singha Golden Bells to Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi and now Kanchanaburi Power. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL GART TO GO Man Utd fans demand Ruben Amorim sells £50m star after shocker against Everton Townsend joins 15-time Algeria international and former Lens defender Mehdi Tahrat at the Thai outfit. Townsend will wear "Townsend Sr" on the back of his shirt instead of the last name most fans are used to seeing him wear. That's because he has a son named Andros Townsend Jr, who you would assume he hopes could follow in his footsteps in the future. Townsend spent last season in the Turkish top flight, making 23 appearances for Antalyaspor. Andros Townsend's career A brief look at the career of Andros Townsend so far... 2009 - 2016: Tottenham Hotspur 2009: Yeovil Town (loan) 2009 - 2010: Leyton Orient (loan) 2010: MK Dons (loan) 2010: Ipswich Town (loan) 2011: Watford (loan) 2011: Millwall (loan) 2012: Leeds United (loan) 2012: Birmingham City (loan) 2013: QPR (loan) 2016: Newcastle United 2016 - 2021: Crystal Palace 2021 - 2023: Everton 2023 - 2024: Luton Town 2024 - 2025: Antalyaspor 2025 - present: Kanchanaburi Power Across his career the winger has played for 15 different clubs, including the likes of Everton, Tottenham and Crystal Palace. His last stint in the Premier League came during the 2023/24 season, when he made 27 league appearances for Luton Town. Former England and Prem star Andros Townsend admits 'I don't know who owns me' as freak hold-up wrecks move to Turkey 3 Townsend spent last season in Turkey with Antalyaspor Credit: Instagram / @antalyaspor
Scottish Sun
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-England star Andros Townsend joins Thai minnows founded 8 YEARS AGO in transfer to 16th club of his career
The star will wear an unfamiliar name on the back of his shirt NO END IN SIGHT Ex-England star Andros Townsend joins Thai minnows founded 8 YEARS AGO in transfer to 16th club of his career ANDROS TOWNSEND had signed for Thai club Kanchanaburi Power, marking a move to the 16th different club of his career. The 13-time England international, 34, joins the club after they were promoted to the Thai top division last season. 3 Andros Townsend has signed for Thai club Kanchanaburi Power Credit: Facebook Townsend, who will wear number 25 for his new club, spent his summer commentating on the Fifa Club World Cup. But it looks as if he's not ready to make the permanent jump to punditry and still has some miles left in his legs after penning his deal with Kanchanaburi. The little-known club was established just eight years ago and is based in Mueang, Thailand. Since its inception in 2017, the club has undergone three rebrands that have seen it change its name from Singha Golden Bells to Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi and now Kanchanaburi Power. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL GART TO GO Man Utd fans demand Ruben Amorim sells £50m star after shocker against Everton Townsend joins 15-time Algeria international and former Lens defender Mehdi Tahrat at the Thai outfit. Townsend will wear "Townsend Sr" on the back of his shirt instead of the last name most fans are used to seeing him wear. That's because he has a son named Andros Townsend Jr, who you would assume he hopes could follow in his footsteps in the future. Townsend spent last season in the Turkish top flight, making 23 appearances for Antalyaspor. Andros Townsend's career A brief look at the career of Andros Townsend so far... 2009 - 2016: Tottenham Hotspur 2009: Yeovil Town (loan) 2009 - 2010: Leyton Orient (loan) 2010: MK Dons (loan) 2010: Ipswich Town (loan) 2011: Watford (loan) 2011: Millwall (loan) 2012: Leeds United (loan) 2012: Birmingham City (loan) 2013: QPR (loan) 2016: Newcastle United 2016 - 2021: Crystal Palace 2021 - 2023: Everton 2023 - 2024: Luton Town 2024 - 2025: Antalyaspor 2025 - present: Kanchanaburi Power Across his career the winger has played for 15 different clubs, including the likes of Everton, Tottenham and Crystal Palace. His last stint in the Premier League came during the 2023/24 season, when he made 27 league appearances for Luton Town. Former England and Prem star Andros Townsend admits 'I don't know who owns me' as freak hold-up wrecks move to Turkey 3 Townsend spent last season in Turkey with Antalyaspor Credit: Instagram / @antalyaspor
