Chan Sai Kau
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Chan Sai Kau is a retired Hong Kong
professional football
player. He is regarded as one of the best defenders in 1970s. He played for South China for many years. He then transferred to Happy Valley with teammates Choi York Yee and Fung Chi Ming
in 1978-79 season by signing a contract of HKD$5,500 per month. This was a big contract value at the time.
In 1977-78 season, he helped South China to create the record of unbeaten in Hong Kong First Division League
for the season. It was the first time ever that a team achieved this record.
He represented Hong Kong to compete in the first Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
in 1978-79
.
Chan was selected in the Hong Kong First Division League
Best Squad for 6 times. (1978, 79, 81, 83, 83, 86)
He immigrated to Britain
after finishing his career but has now moved back to 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...
professional football
Football (soccer)
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player. He is regarded as one of the best defenders in 1970s. He played for South China for many years. He then transferred to Happy Valley with teammates Choi York Yee and Fung Chi Ming
Fung Chi Ming
Fung Chi Ming is a retired Hong Kong football player. He played the position of a striker or right winger and won the Hong Kong First Division League Best Scorer Award twice in 1976-77 and 77-78....
in 1978-79 season by signing a contract of HKD$5,500 per month. This was a big contract value at the time.
In 1977-78 season, he helped South China to create the record of unbeaten in 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:...
for the season. It was the first time ever that a team achieved this record.
He represented Hong Kong to compete in the first Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
The Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup is a football competition between two teams representing Hong Kong and Guangdong Province of China respectively. It was established in 1979.-History:...
in 1978-79
Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup 1978-79
Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup 1978-79 is the 1st staging of this two-leg competition between Hong Kong and Guangdong.The first leg was played in Guangzhou on 21 January 1979 while the second leg was played in Hong Kong Stadium on 28 January 1979....
.
Chan was selected in the 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:...
Best Squad for 6 times. (1978, 79, 81, 83, 83, 86)
He immigrated to Britain
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
after finishing his career but has now moved back to 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...
.