South China Athletic Association
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South China Athletic Association (also known as South China, SCAA) is a Hong Kong
sports club
, best known for its football
team.
The football team plays in the top-level league of Hong Kong, Hong Kong First Division League
. It is the football club with most honours in Hong Kong
having won a record 40 First Division League
titles. They have also won a record 30 Senior Shields, a record 9 FA Cups
and 2 League Cups
.
Nicknamed "Shaolin Temple" and "Caroliners", South China AA has produced many great Hong Kong footballers over the years.
In November 2007 the club entered into a charity partnership with Hong Kong Red Cross
. The partnership is a pioneer between a sports association and a humanitarian organisation in Hong Kong.
The Chinese Football Team was founded in 1904 by a group of Chinese
students in Hong Kong
, including Mok Hing and Tong Fuk Cheung ' onMouseout='HidePop("63423")' href="/topics/China_national_football_team">China national football team
in 1910s). In 1910, the team was renamed as South China Football Club.
In the 1917 Far Eastern Games
and 1919 Far Eastern Games
(also known as the Far East Olympics Tournament), the club represented the Republic of China
and won the football championship. It is the only team in Hong Kong sports history to have accomplished this feat. China lost in the final to the Philippines in the first to be held, in 1913,
but in the next nine it won every time, right through until the last FECG
to be held in 1934. On that occasion China was a joint winner with Japan. Throughout these tournaments, the majority of the China team was composed of SCAA players.
On 1920, South China which began as a club called the South China Athletic Association founded by Mok Hing.
Around 1920–1922, the club formally adopted the present name of South China Athletic Association and diversified into other sports such as basketball.
, Chan Kwok Leung, etc. Up until 1980's, the policy was very successful. But when professional football took off in Hong Kong, the club could not cope with the influx of foreign players and performed poorly at the beginning of the 1981–1982 season. On November 2, 1981, the club voted to end its over 60 years old All-Chinese policy. Although the club was able to avoid relegation that season, it was not incident free. On June 6, 1982, after the club drew an all-important match with Caroline Hill
, the fans rioted outside the stadium that spread onto Causeway Bay
. The riot was the largest civil disorder in Hong Kong since the leftist riot in 1967.
in the last game of the 2005–06 season, South China was to be relegated for the first time since 1983. However, on 14 June 2006, the Hong Kong Football Association
approved a request from South China to remain in the first division
with the promise of strengthening their squad. Staying true to their word, South China heavily strengthened their squad and coaching staff. As a result, South China successfully regained the First Division League title in the 2006/2007 season, and also winning the Hong Kong FA Cup and the Hong Kong Senior Shield, achieving the famous treble.
The team has gone from strength to strength, while the team has had continued success on the domestic front, winning three consecutive league titles in the process, it has also had success in other international club competitions. The team has reached the semi-finals of the 2009/2010 AFC Cup. South China's success has seen the team climb in world club rankings to their new high of 145th, even surpassing other Mainland Chinese clubs which are widely considered to be of a better standard than clubs in Hong Kong. In recent years the South China has taken part in several pre-season exhibition matches with European clubs, with the most notable being a 2:0 win against the English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
Much of the recent success has been attributed to the current chairman, Steven Lo, with his shrewd business sense he has rebuilt the team as a brand, and has played a major role in reigniting interest in the Hong Kong Football League. South China has reinvented their image and have partnered with several organisations and brands. In 2007, South China has enter into a partnership with Hong Kong Red Cross. The partnership is a pioneer between a sports association and a humanitarian organisation in Hong Kong, and South China is the first football team to ever bear the Red Cross emblem on the official kit. The appointment of the fashion brand Giorgio Armani as the official tailor, has allowed South China to join some of the world's elite, with the brand being associated with Chelsea Football Club and the English national team. In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of South China Football Team, world renowned designer Philippe Starck produced a special edition of the "Peninsula Chair", with the faces of the team and the chairman printed on.
club in Hong Kong
, winning the Hong Kong League
38 times (All-time ranking 1st), the Senior Shield 28 times (All-time ranking 1st), the now-defunct Viceroy Cup
8 times, the FA Cup
9 times (All-time ranking 1st) and the League Cup
twice. The team had captured all the 4 main trophies in seasons 87–88 and 90–91. In November 2001, the team was awarded the AFC Team of the Month by the Asian Football Confederation
.
For recent transfers, see South China AA 2010–11 transfers.
Key
. South China became the first club partner of Spurs in Asia. The partnership is for 2 years with an option to extend further. Besides planning in sharing of best practice in any areas of the technical and business sides of football, Tottenham Hotspur has the first option on South China players at all age levels. Tottenham Hotspur will support South China's coaching development through the exchange of scientific data, coaching materials and visits of coaching staffs to and from both teams. The two clubs will explore the possibility of a joint youth Academy and training centre in Hong Kong or in mainland China.
A new official cheering song for SCAA. It was introduced in the first home match in 06–07 season against HKFC. The demo version of the song can be accessed on www.bma.com.hk.
This is not the official song of South China, and neither was the original official fans' song. It was sung by Albert Cheung 張武孝(also known as: 大Al/Big Al), and became very well known after being released in 1977, especially during late 70's and the 80's; during that period South China was a perennial challenger for the top spots in the league, and the song describes how strong and famous the team was.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
sports club
Sports club
A sports club or sport club, sometimes athletics club or sports association is a club for the purpose of playing one or more sports...
, best known for its football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
team.
The football team plays in the top-level league of Hong Kong, Hong Kong First Division League
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:...
. It is the football club with most honours in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
having won a record 40 First Division League
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:...
titles. They have also won a record 30 Senior Shields, a record 9 FA Cups
Hong Kong FA Cup
Hong Kong FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in Hong Kong football, run by and named after The Hong Kong Football Association. The first edition of the competition was held in 1975, before then the cup was known as the Golden Jubilee Cup. The current season is the 33rd edition of the event...
and 2 League Cups
Hong Kong League Cup
The Hong Kong League Cup is an annual football competition contested by clubs in the Hong Kong First Division League. The cup was relaunched for the 2010-11 season after being discontinued in the 2009-10 season.-Format:...
.
Nicknamed "Shaolin Temple" and "Caroliners", South China AA has produced many great Hong Kong footballers over the years.
In November 2007 the club entered into a charity partnership with Hong Kong Red Cross
Hong Kong Red Cross
The Hong Kong Red Cross is the national Red Cross society of Hong Kong as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It was established officially on 12 July 1950 as a branch of the British Red Cross Society in Hong Kong...
. The partnership is a pioneer between a sports association and a humanitarian organisation in Hong Kong.
Early history
Chinese people
The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....
students in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, including Mok Hing and Tong Fuk Cheung ' onMouseout='HidePop("63423")' href="/topics/China_national_football_team">China national football team
China national football team
The China PR national football team is the national association football team of the People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association...
in 1910s). In 1910, the team was renamed as South China Football Club.
In the 1917 Far Eastern Games
1917 Far Eastern Games
The 3rd Far Eastern Games were held in May 1917 in Tokyo, Empire of Japan.-External links:*...
and 1919 Far Eastern Games
1919 Far Eastern Games
The 4th Far Eastern Games were held in May 1919 in Manila, Philippines.-Participants:* China* Japan* PhilippinesFaustino Albano Carlos - Silver Pole Vault Medalist - represented the Philippines...
(also known as the Far East Olympics Tournament), the club represented the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
and won the football championship. It is the only team in Hong Kong sports history to have accomplished this feat. China lost in the final to the Philippines in the first to be held, in 1913,
but in the next nine it won every time, right through until the last FECG
Far Eastern Championship Games
The Far Eastern Championship Games was a small Asian multi-sport competition considered to be a precursor to the Asian Games....
to be held in 1934. On that occasion China was a joint winner with Japan. Throughout these tournaments, the majority of the China team was composed of SCAA players.
On 1920, South China which began as a club called the South China Athletic Association founded by Mok Hing.
Around 1920–1922, the club formally adopted the present name of South China Athletic Association and diversified into other sports such as basketball.
1980s
Since its foundation, South China had an all-Chinese Policy that only fielded Chinese players. Even their foreign players were overseas Chinese players such as Edmund Wee, Chow Chee KeongChow Chee Keong
Chow Chee Keong is a former football goalkeeper who played in Hong Kong.-Career:His nickname in Hong Kong was "Asian Stainless Steel Gate and "Crazy Sword" . He was a Malaysian Chinese. In 1963, he represented the Malaysian in under-20 level as a 13 years old...
, Chan Kwok Leung, etc. Up until 1980's, the policy was very successful. But when professional football took off in Hong Kong, the club could not cope with the influx of foreign players and performed poorly at the beginning of the 1981–1982 season. On November 2, 1981, the club voted to end its over 60 years old All-Chinese policy. Although the club was able to avoid relegation that season, it was not incident free. On June 6, 1982, after the club drew an all-important match with Caroline Hill
Caroline Hill
Caroline Hill was an English actress.-Early life and career:Hill was born in York and began to act as a child, in about 1861, in roles such as Mamilius in A Winter's Tale and Arthur in The Life and Death of King John, in the company of Samuel Phelps at Sadler's Wells Theatre. Later, she joined...
, the fans rioted outside the stadium that spread onto Causeway Bay
Causeway Bay
Causeway Bay is a heavily built-up area of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, located on the Hong Kong Island, and covering parts of Wan Chai and Eastern districts. The Chinese name is also romanized as Tung Lo Wan as in Tung Lo Wan Road...
. The riot was the largest civil disorder in Hong Kong since the leftist riot in 1967.
2000s
As they failed to beat CitizenCitizen Athletic Association
The Citizen Athletic Association , simply known as Citizen or TCAA, is a Hong Kong athletic club. Its football team plays in Hong Kong First Division League and is the holder of the Hong Kong FA Cup in 2007-08 and then Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield champions.-2007-08 season:Citizen won the...
in the last game of the 2005–06 season, South China was to be relegated for the first time since 1983. However, on 14 June 2006, the Hong Kong Football Association
Hong Kong Football Association
The Hong Kong Football Association , often abbreviated to the HKFA, is the governing body of association football in Hong Kong. Its current chairman is Brian Leung Hung-Tak and its general secretary is Vincent Yuen Mun-Chuen.- History :...
approved a request from South China to remain in the 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:...
with the promise of strengthening their squad. Staying true to their word, South China heavily strengthened their squad and coaching staff. As a result, South China successfully regained the First Division League title in the 2006/2007 season, and also winning the Hong Kong FA Cup and the Hong Kong Senior Shield, achieving the famous treble.
The team has gone from strength to strength, while the team has had continued success on the domestic front, winning three consecutive league titles in the process, it has also had success in other international club competitions. The team has reached the semi-finals of the 2009/2010 AFC Cup. South China's success has seen the team climb in world club rankings to their new high of 145th, even surpassing other Mainland Chinese clubs which are widely considered to be of a better standard than clubs in Hong Kong. In recent years the South China has taken part in several pre-season exhibition matches with European clubs, with the most notable being a 2:0 win against the English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
Much of the recent success has been attributed to the current chairman, Steven Lo, with his shrewd business sense he has rebuilt the team as a brand, and has played a major role in reigniting interest in the Hong Kong Football League. South China has reinvented their image and have partnered with several organisations and brands. In 2007, South China has enter into a partnership with Hong Kong Red Cross. The partnership is a pioneer between a sports association and a humanitarian organisation in Hong Kong, and South China is the first football team to ever bear the Red Cross emblem on the official kit. The appointment of the fashion brand Giorgio Armani as the official tailor, has allowed South China to join some of the world's elite, with the brand being associated with Chelsea Football Club and the English national team. In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of South China Football Team, world renowned designer Philippe Starck produced a special edition of the "Peninsula Chair", with the faces of the team and the chairman printed on.
Honours
Traditionally the most popular club in the city, SCAA is also the most successful footballFootball (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, winning the Hong Kong League
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:...
38 times (All-time ranking 1st), the Senior Shield 28 times (All-time ranking 1st), the now-defunct Viceroy Cup
Hong Kong Viceroy Cup
Hong Kong Viceroy Cup is an abandoned football competition in Hong Kong. It was the first footabll competition in Hong Kong which allowed business sponsorship. Together with First Division League, FA Cup and Senior Shield, they were at the time considered as Big Four compeititons in Hong Kong...
8 times, the FA Cup
Hong Kong FA Cup
Hong Kong FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in Hong Kong football, run by and named after The Hong Kong Football Association. The first edition of the competition was held in 1975, before then the cup was known as the Golden Jubilee Cup. The current season is the 33rd edition of the event...
9 times (All-time ranking 1st) and the League Cup
Hong Kong League Cup
The Hong Kong League Cup is an annual football competition contested by clubs in the Hong Kong First Division League. The cup was relaunched for the 2010-11 season after being discontinued in the 2009-10 season.-Format:...
twice. The team had captured all the 4 main trophies in seasons 87–88 and 90–91. In November 2001, the team was awarded the AFC Team of the Month by the Asian Football Confederation
Asian Football Confederation
The Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are...
.
Domestic
- 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 (40): 1923–24, 1930–31, 1932–33, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1937–38, 1938–39, 1939–40, 1940–41, 1948–49, 1950–51, 1951–52, 1952–53, 1954–55, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1959–60, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1965–66, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1971–72, 1973–74, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1996–97, 1999–2000, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–102009–10 Hong Kong First Division League2009–10 Hong Kong Football Association First Division League is the 98th top tier football league of Hong Kong...
- Runners-up (16): 1928–29, 1946–47, 1953–54, 1955–56, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1972–73, 1980–81, 1984–85, 1988–89, 1992–93, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2010–112010–11 Hong Kong First Division League2010–11 Hong Kong Football Association First Division League is the 99th top tier football league of Hong Kong. The 2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League is contested by 10 teams. The defending champion is South China AA...
- 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 (5): 1917–18, 1925–26, 1933–34, 1951–52, 1952–53
- Runners-up (?):
- Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield
- Winners (30): 1928–29, 1930–31, 1932–33, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1936–37, 1937–38, 1938–39, 1940–41, 1948–49, 1954–55, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1964–65, 1971–72, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1990–911990–91 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield-Final:...
, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2009–102009–10 Hong Kong Senior Challenge ShieldHong Kong Senior Challenge Shield 2009–10, officially named as Canbo Senior Shield due to the competition's sponsorship by Guangdong Canbo Electrical, was the 108th season of one of the Asian oldest football knockout competition, Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield... - Runners-up (?):
- Hong Kong Viceroy CupHong Kong Viceroy CupHong Kong Viceroy Cup is an abandoned football competition in Hong Kong. It was the first footabll competition in Hong Kong which allowed business sponsorship. Together with First Division League, FA Cup and Senior Shield, they were at the time considered as Big Four compeititons in Hong Kong...
- Winners (8): 1971–72, 1979–80, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1990–91, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1997–98
- Runners-up (7): 1973–74, 1974–75, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1989–90, 1991–92, 1995–96
- Hong Kong FA CupHong Kong FA CupHong Kong FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in Hong Kong football, run by and named after The Hong Kong Football Association. The first edition of the competition was held in 1975, before then the cup was known as the Golden Jubilee Cup. The current season is the 33rd edition of the event...
- Winners (10): 1984–85, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2001–02, 2006–07, 2010–112010–11 Hong Kong FA CupThe 2010–11 Hong Kong FA Cup is the 37th season of Hong Kong FA Cup. It is a knockout competition for all the teams of the 2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League...
- Runners-up (4): 1975–76, 1985–86, 1997–98, 2000–01
- Hong Kong League CupHong Kong League CupThe Hong Kong League Cup is an annual football competition contested by clubs in the Hong Kong First Division League. The cup was relaunched for the 2010-11 season after being discontinued in the 2009-10 season.-Format:...
- Winners (3): 2001–02, 2007–08, 2010–112010–11 Hong Kong League CupThe 2010–11 Hong Kong League Cup is the 10th edition of the Hong Kong League Cup. The competition is back after a one year absence, last played in 2008–09....
- Hong Kong Junior Challenge Shield
- Winners (9): 1947–48, 1950–51, 1952–53, 1953–54, 1954–55, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1966–67
- Runners-up (?):
- Hong Kong Community Shield
- Runners-up (1): 20092009 Hong Kong Community ShieldHong Kong Community Shield 2009 was the first Hong Kong Community Shield. The game was a football match contested by the winners and first runners-up of the previous season's Hong Kong First Division League....
Asian
- Asian Cup Winners CupAsian Cup Winners CupThe Asian Cup Winners' Cup was an association football competition run by the Asian Football Confederation . The competition was started in 1991 as a tournament for all the domestic cup winners from countries affiliated to the AFC...
- Runners-up (1): 1993–94
Current squad
- As of 26 August 2011.
On loan
Reserves squad
- As of 30 January 2011.
For recent transfers, see South China AA 2010–11 transfers.
Notable players
Current football management staff
- As of 28 July 2011.
| Position | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English | Trad. Chinese | |
| Chairman / Team Manager |   Steven LoSteven Lo Steven Lo Kit-Sing is a Hong Kong and Macanese businessman active in the entertainment world.Born in Hong Kong, Steven Lo had his upbringing and education in Macau. After graduation from high school, he worked in the banking industry and then started up a European cars dealership business... |
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| Technical | ||
| Head Coach |  Ján KocianJán Kocian Ján Kocian is a Slovak football coach and former player.-Career:During his playing days, he made 209 appearances for FK Dukla Banská Bystrica between 1979 and 1988 before moving on to German club FC St. Pauli, where he made another 147 appearances up to 1993.-International:He was capped 26 times... |
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| Assistant Coach | Chan Ho Yin |
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| Assistant Coach | Ku Kam Fai Ku Kam Fai Ku Kam Fai is a former Hong Kong professional footballer and he is now one of the assistant coaches of South China. His nickname is Muk Tsui Fai .... |
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| Assistant Coach | Chan Chi Hong Chan Chi Hong Chan Chi Hong is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League team South China. His usual position is left winger.... |
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| Assistant Coach |  Edgar Aldrighi JuniorEdgar Aldrighi Júnior Edgar Aldrighi Júnior , also known as Dega, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Hong Kong First Division club South China, as a defensive midfielder, and also assistant coach.-Club career:... |
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| Goalkeeper Trainer | Fan Chun Yip Fan Chun Yip Fan Chun Yip , with the nickname "zyu1-zai2" , is a goalkeeper and goalkeeping coach for South China, was in the squad of the Hong Kong national football team as a captain, and now has been promoted to become a goalkeeping coach of the national team... |
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| Management | ||
| Deputy Team Manager | Jackal Hui |
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| Administrative Assistant | Chan Chun Yu |
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| Advisor | ||
| Physical Advisor |  Kim Pan-Gon |
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| Physical Therapist | Jacky Leung |
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| Sports Therapist | Lau Pok Yin |
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| Marketing | ||
| Project Manager | Soso Ip |
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| Public Relations Officer | Mandy Chan |
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| Project Executive | Kari Li |
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| Multimedia Designer | Theo Hung |
|
Coaches
As of 29 January 2011. Only competitive matches are counted. Wins, losses and draws are results at the final whistle; the results of penalty shoot-outs are not counted.| Name | Nat | From | To | Record | Honours | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Chinese | P | W | D | L | F | A | %W | ||||
| Chu Kwok Lun | 1954 | 1970 | ? | |||||||||
| Kwok Shek | 1970 | 1977 | ? | |||||||||
| Ng Wai Man | 1977 | 1981 | ? | |||||||||
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1981 | 1982 | ? | |||||||||
| Kwok Kam Hung | 1982 | 1982 | ? | |||||||||
| Peter Wong Peter Wong (sports commentator) Peter Hing-kwei Wong Peter Hing-kwei Wong (黃興桂) Peter Hing-kwei Wong (黃興桂) (nickname Pei Dan Wong (皮蛋黃, lit. Preserved egg yolk, or Kwai Sun (桂神, lit. Kwai God)) is a sports commentator in Hong Kong... |
1982 | 1983 | ? | |||||||||
| Alex Miller Alex Miller Alex Miller is a Scottish association football coach and former player. As a player, he had a 15 year career with Rangers. As a manager, he won the 1991 Scottish League Cup with Hibernian... |
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1983 | 1983 | ? | ||||||||
| Ng Wai Man | 1983 | 1984 | ? | |||||||||
| Casemiro Mior Casemiro Mior Casemiro Mior is a Brazilian football head coach.During his career as a footballer, he played for Grêmio, Internacional and Internacional de Limeira.In 2002, Mior was appointed to be the head coach of Hong Kong.... |
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1998 | 2002 | ? | ||||||||
| Wong Man Wai | |
2002 | 2006 | ? | ||||||||
| Chan Kwok Hung | |
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| Ku Kam Fai Ku Kam Fai Ku Kam Fai is a former Hong Kong professional footballer and he is now one of the assistant coaches of South China. His nickname is Muk Tsui Fai .... |
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| Jorge Amaral |  |
2006 | 24 November 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 60 | ||
| Ku Kam Fai Ku Kam Fai Ku Kam Fai is a former Hong Kong professional footballer and he is now one of the assistant coaches of South China. His nickname is Muk Tsui Fai .... * & Chan Kwok Hung* |
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25 November 2006 | 27 November 2006 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 100 | |
| Casemiro Mior Casemiro Mior Casemiro Mior is a Brazilian football head coach.During his career as a footballer, he played for Grêmio, Internacional and Internacional de Limeira.In 2002, Mior was appointed to be the head coach of Hong Kong.... |
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28 November 2006 | 2007 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 49 | 15 | 75 | 1 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:... title, 1 Senior Shield, 1 FA Cup Hong Kong FA Cup Hong Kong FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in Hong Kong football, run by and named after The Hong Kong Football Association. The first edition of the competition was held in 1975, before then the cup was known as the Golden Jubilee Cup. The current season is the 33rd edition of the event... title |
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| José Luís José Luis José Luis Lopes Costa e Silva , known as José Luís, is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.-Club career:... |
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2007 | 2008 | 34 | 19 | 4 | 11 | 79 | 41 | 55.9 | 1 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:... title, 1 League Cup Hong Kong League Cup The Hong Kong League Cup is an annual football competition contested by clubs in the Hong Kong First Division League. The cup was relaunched for the 2010-11 season after being discontinued in the 2009-10 season.-Format:... title |
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| Tsang Wai Chung Tsang Wai Chung Tsang Wai Chung is a former Hong Kong professional footballer and he was head coach of South China and Hong Kong national football team.On 17 September 2008, Tsang asked to leave due to health reasons. He temporarily left the responsibility of head coach and worked as team adviser... |
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1 July 2008 | 17 September 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Liu Chun Fai Liu Chun Fai Liu Chun Fai is a former Hong Kong professional footballer and the assistant coaches of South China. He is regarded as one of the best Hong Kong goalkeepers in the 1980s... * |
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17 September 2008 | 7 December 2008 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 7 | 81.8 | ||
| Kim Pan-Gon | |
8 December 2008 | 11 December 2010 | 27 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 72 | 16 | 70.4 | 2 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:... title, 1 Senior Shield title |
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| Chan Ho Yin* | |
11 December 2010 | 28 June 2011 | 28 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 59 | 34 | 60.7 | 1 League Cup Hong Kong League Cup The Hong Kong League Cup is an annual football competition contested by clubs in the Hong Kong First Division League. The cup was relaunched for the 2010-11 season after being discontinued in the 2009-10 season.-Format:... title, 1 FA Cup Hong Kong FA Cup Hong Kong FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in Hong Kong football, run by and named after The Hong Kong Football Association. The first edition of the competition was held in 1975, before then the cup was known as the Golden Jubilee Cup. The current season is the 33rd edition of the event... title |
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| Ján Kocian Ján Kocian Ján Kocian is a Slovak football coach and former player.-Career:During his playing days, he made 209 appearances for FK Dukla Banská Bystrica between 1979 and 1988 before moving on to German club FC St. Pauli, where he made another 147 appearances up to 1993.-International:He was capped 26 times... |
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28 June 2011 | Present | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Key
* Served as caretaker coach.
Partnerships
On 3 November 2009, South China and Tottenham Hotspur jointly announced a club partnership in Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. South China became the first club partner of Spurs in Asia. The partnership is for 2 years with an option to extend further. Besides planning in sharing of best practice in any areas of the technical and business sides of football, Tottenham Hotspur has the first option on South China players at all age levels. Tottenham Hotspur will support South China's coaching development through the exchange of scientific data, coaching materials and visits of coaching staffs to and from both teams. The two clubs will explore the possibility of a joint youth Academy and training centre in Hong Kong or in mainland China.
Songs
- 1) 南華歌
A new official cheering song for SCAA. It was introduced in the first home match in 06–07 season against HKFC. The demo version of the song can be accessed on www.bma.com.hk.
- 2) 擁南躉之歌
This is not the official song of South China, and neither was the original official fans' song. It was sung by Albert Cheung 張武孝(also known as: 大Al/Big Al), and became very well known after being released in 1977, especially during late 70's and the 80's; during that period South China was a perennial challenger for the top spots in the league, and the song describes how strong and famous the team was.
External links
- South China Athletic Association official website
- South China AA Football Team official website