Derico Friends
Encyclopedia
Sai Kung Friends Football Club is a Hong Kong
football club playing in the Hong Kong Third Division "A" League, by lending the league membership to Gospel FC. They were formerly known as Derico Friends . The team had played in the Hong Kong First Division League
for several seasons.
, but due to first and second HKFC and Jung Fuk gave up on promotion to First Division
. Sai Kung Friends were promoted to Hong Kong First Division League
for the first time.
In 1998-99, Sai Kung Friends appeared in Hong Kong First Division League
for the first time. Although having the Brazilian striker, Tomy Adriano Giacomeli
on the team, their overall strength was rather weak. Of the 8 teams in the First Division
, they ranked 7th, but lucky due to the first and second in Second Division
, HKFC and Fire Services
both given up on promotion, Sai Kung Friends were saved from relegation. In 1999-2000, the striker Tomy Adriano Giacomeli
transferred to Happy Valley, Sai Kung Friends' strength continued to decline. Finally, after earning seventh place for two seasons, Sai Kung Friends announcement retirement from football rather than accept a demotion back to lower divisions.
In 2004-05, Sai Kung Friends rejoined Hong Kong Third A Division League
under Derico Friends. They received first place in Hong Kong Third Division League
and promoted to Hong Kong Second Division League
once again. But in 2005-06, they received last place in Hong Kong Third Division League
and was demoted back to Hong Kong Third A Division League
after only one season.
Szeto Man Chun
Au Yeung Siu Wai
Emerson Becker Leite Colly Barnes Ezeh
Lee Sze Ming
Lo Yiu Hung Chu Wai Lam Lo Chi Kwan
So Yiu Man
Poon Man Chun Tomy Adriano Giacomeli
Leandro Simioni
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...
football club playing in the Hong Kong Third Division "A" League, by lending the league membership to Gospel FC. They were formerly known as Derico Friends . The team had played 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:...
for several seasons.
History
In 1997-98, they receive third in Hong Kong Second Division LeagueHong 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:...
, but due to first and second HKFC and Jung Fuk gave up on promotion 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:...
. Sai Kung Friends were promoted to 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 first time.
In 1998-99, Sai Kung Friends appeared 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 first time. Although having the Brazilian striker, Tomy Adriano Giacomeli
Tomy Adriano Giacomeli
Tomy Adriano Giacomeli is a Brazilian football player. He is a free agent.He has played for Happy Valley AA, Sai Kung Friends, Sagesse. He won the Hong Kong Footballer of the Year in 2000, being the second foreign player to win the honour after Dimitre Kalkanov who won the prize in...
on the team, their overall strength was rather weak. Of the 8 teams 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:...
, they ranked 7th, but lucky due to the first and second in 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:...
, HKFC and Fire Services
Fire Services
Fire Services is a Hong Kong football team. The majority of the players are working for the Fire Services Department in Hong Kong and playing for the club on an amateur basis.-Honours:* Hong Kong Viceroy Cup** Runners-up : 1969–70...
both given up on promotion, Sai Kung Friends were saved from relegation. In 1999-2000, the striker Tomy Adriano Giacomeli
Tomy Adriano Giacomeli
Tomy Adriano Giacomeli is a Brazilian football player. He is a free agent.He has played for Happy Valley AA, Sai Kung Friends, Sagesse. He won the Hong Kong Footballer of the Year in 2000, being the second foreign player to win the honour after Dimitre Kalkanov who won the prize in...
transferred to Happy Valley, Sai Kung Friends' strength continued to decline. Finally, after earning seventh place for two seasons, Sai Kung Friends announcement retirement from football rather than accept a demotion back to lower divisions.
In 2004-05, Sai Kung Friends rejoined Hong Kong Third A Division League
Hong Kong Third A Division League
Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League is a division of the Hong Kong Football Association in Hong Kong. Along with Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League, it is the third overall tier of the Hong Kong football league system....
under Derico Friends. They received first place in Hong Kong Third Division League
Hong Kong Third Division League
Hong Kong Third Division League is the third and the lowest level of football competition under the organization of Hong Kong Football Association. It is divided into two parallel leagues: Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League and Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League...
and promoted to 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:...
once again. But in 2005-06, they received last place in Hong Kong Third Division League
Hong Kong Third Division League
Hong Kong Third Division League is the third and the lowest level of football competition under the organization of Hong Kong Football Association. It is divided into two parallel leagues: Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League and Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League...
and was demoted back to Hong Kong Third A Division League
Hong Kong Third A Division League
Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League is a division of the Hong Kong Football Association in Hong Kong. Along with Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League, it is the third overall tier of the Hong Kong football league system....
after only one season.
Honours
- Hong Kong Third Division LeagueHong Kong Third Division LeagueHong Kong Third Division League is the third and the lowest level of football competition under the organization of Hong Kong Football Association. It is divided into two parallel leagues: Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League and Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League...
- Winners: (1) 2004-05
- Hong Kong Junior Challenge Shield
- Winners: (1) 1997-98
Notable players
Sai Kung Friends years: Lai Pak Yung Kan Wing Hong Lau Tsz Leung Cheung Kam Wah Koo Ling Chung Tong Kin Ming Chung Kin HeiChung Kin Hei
Chung Kin Hei is a retired Hong Kong footballer, who played in the left back position.-Honours:With Happy ValleyWith Convoy Sun Hei*Hong Kong First Division League: 2001-02, 2003–04, 2004–05*Hong Kong League Cup: 2002-03, 2003–04, 2004–05...
Szeto Man Chun
Szeto Man Chun
Szeto Man Chun is a Hong Kong professional football midfielder playing for Hoi Fan.-National Team:He had played for Hong Kong Representative Team more than 8 years...
Au Yeung Siu Wai
Emerson Becker Leite Colly Barnes EzehColly Barnes Ezeh
Colly Barnes Ezeh, commonly known as Colly, also known as Steve is a Nigerian-born Hong Kong football player.-International career:-Happy Valley:* Hong Kong First Division League: 2005–06-External links:* *...
Lee Sze Ming
Lee Sze Ming
Lee Sze Ming is a Hong Kong football player who currently plays for Advance Double Flower. He can play in varies of positions , mostly as a forward and right wing. He scored for Hong Kong against Brazil in the 2005 Carlsberg Cup....
Lo Yiu Hung Chu Wai Lam Lo Chi Kwan
Lo Chi Kwan
Lo Chi Kwan is a Hong Kong international football player, who currently plays his club football for Hong Kong First Division side Kitchee.-Kitchee career:Lo Chi Kwan scored a hat-trick in Kitchee's 6:0 win over Hong Kong Sapling on 25 September 2011....
So Yiu Man
So Yiu Man
So Yiu Man is a professional football player who plays for Tuen Mun of Hong Kong First Division League as a midfielder. His nickname is "Siu-Cheun".-Honours:With South China* Hong Kong Senior Shield: 2001–02, 2002–03...
Poon Man Chun Tomy Adriano Giacomeli
Tomy Adriano Giacomeli
Tomy Adriano Giacomeli is a Brazilian football player. He is a free agent.He has played for Happy Valley AA, Sai Kung Friends, Sagesse. He won the Hong Kong Footballer of the Year in 2000, being the second foreign player to win the honour after Dimitre Kalkanov who won the prize in...
Leandro Simioni
External links
- Derico at HKFA.com