A new Malaysian puzzle for Thailand coach
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KUALA LUMPUR: Anthony Hudson knows a thing or two about Harimau Malaya, but Thailand's head coach also knows that familiarity alone will not make his Asean Hyundai Cup assignment any easier.
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The Englishman has worked long enough time in the region to understand the demands of Asean football, the intensity of the Malaysia-Thailand rivalry and the expectations surrounding his team.
The Malaysia side facing Thailand in the Asean Cup at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on Saturday are undergoing a transformation under interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe, making the encounter less about past meetings and more about solving a new puzzle for Hudson.
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