Hong Kong Football Club
Encyclopedia
The Soccer Section of Hong Kong Football Club
(Abbreviation
: HKFC; ) has few teams. The First Team is competitng in Hong Kong Second Division League
.
.
In the past few years, HKFC opted not to take promotion to the First Division. In 2006, finally, the club accepted the promotion after winning the Second Division
.
After showing initial promise, they lost 4 league matches in a row between March and April 2007, and were relegated to the Second Division, until April 2010 as they obtained another championship of Second Division
, then promoted to First Division
in next season.
Manchester United Premier Cup Hong Kong U 15 2011 Champions
Henderson Elite Youth League U 15 Champions
(1985–90) Duncan Waldman (1976–80), (1984–86) (Former Club Captain), Goalkeeper
Hong Kong Football Club
The Soccer Section of Hong Kong Football Club has few teams. The First Team is competitng in Hong Kong Second Division League.-History:...
(Abbreviation
Abbreviation
An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Usually, but not always, it consists of a letter or group of letters taken from the word or phrase...
: HKFC; ) has few teams. The First Team is competitng in Hong Kong Second Division League
Hong Kong Second Division League
Hong Kong Second Division League is the second level of football league in Hong Kong, founded in 1909. The top two teams are promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League.-Competition format:...
.
History
While the soccer team has won many titles in the second-tier competition in recent years, they have rarely enjoyed success when playing against the professional sides in the First DivisionHong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
.
In the past few years, HKFC opted not to take promotion to the First Division. In 2006, finally, the club accepted the promotion after winning the Second Division
Hong Kong Second Division League
Hong Kong Second Division League is the second level of football league in Hong Kong, founded in 1909. The top two teams are promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League.-Competition format:...
.
After showing initial promise, they lost 4 league matches in a row between March and April 2007, and were relegated to the Second Division, until April 2010 as they obtained another championship of Second Division
Hong Kong Second Division League
Hong Kong Second Division League is the second level of football league in Hong Kong, founded in 1909. The top two teams are promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League.-Competition format:...
, then promoted to First Division
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
in next season.
Honours
- Hong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
- Winners (1): 1919–20
- Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield
- Winners (5): 1898–99, 1907–08, 1915–16, 1918–19, 1921–22
- Hong Kong Second Division LeagueHong Kong Second Division LeagueHong Kong Second Division League is the second level of football league in Hong Kong, founded in 1909. The top two teams are promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League.-Competition format:...
- Winners (13): 1972–73, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1992–93, 1994–95, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2000–01, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–102009–10 Hong Kong Second Division League2009–10 Hong Kong Second Division League is the 96th season of a football league in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Second Division League.-From Second Division:Promoted to First Division* Advance Tai Chung* ShatinRelegated to Third Division* Kwok Keung...
- Winners (13): 1972–73, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1992–93, 1994–95, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2000–01, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10
Manchester United Premier Cup Hong Kong U 15 2011 Champions
Henderson Elite Youth League U 15 Champions
First-team squad
- As of 4 June 2011
Notable former players
Yochanan VollachYochanan Vollach
Yochanan Vollach is a former Israeli footballer. He was a member of the Israeli national team that competed at the 1970 FIFA World Cup. Today, Vollach is president of the Maccabi Haifa sport organization as well as being the president and CEO of Newlog, a subsidiary of Israeli shipping company...
(1985–90) Duncan Waldman (1976–80), (1984–86) (Former Club Captain), Goalkeeper
Team official
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Tony Sealy Tony Sealy Anthony John "Tony" Sealy is a retired footballer in the 1970s and 1980s. He won four Championship medals with four different clubs and played for numerous clubs across the world.-Playing career:... |
| Coach | Paul Foster Paul Foster (footballer) Paul Foster is an Australian former football player.His younger brother Craig Foster was former Australian International.-Playing career:... |
| Soccer Section Chairman | Francis Chung |
| Soccer Section Secretary | Jamie Milne |
| First Team Liaision Officier | Shek Kam Wah |
| Sports Development Officer | Kwok Kar Lok |