INTERVIEW: Craig Goodwin - 14 October 2026
Summary
Adelaide United skipper Craig Goodwin discusses the team's upcoming AFC Champions League match against BG Pathum United in Bangkok. He highlights the challenges of the humid conditions, congested schedule, and the need to adapt their playing style for Asian football. Goodwin also covers recovery protocols for the long travel and shares light-hearted anecdotes about the squad's pre-game card games.
Topics discussed
Intro: Adelaide United in Thailand for ACL
Acclimatizing to humidity and travel fatigue
Match details and scouting the opposition
Stadium conditions and pitch surface quality
Tactical adjustments for Asian football
Craig Goodwin's personal goals and role
Managing a congested match schedule
Energy conservation and squad depth strategy
In-flight protocols and recovery with Sean Baker
Team bonding: Playing cards for coffee
Sign-off and final thoughts on the trip
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