JIM Rowark has resigned as Kowloon coach because of what he says is a lack of commitment from the players.
The former national coach, who led Kowloon to a Knockout Cup triumph last year and moulded them into genuine league title contenders this season, said he was no longer prepared to give up his time for a team he feels show insufficient commitment.
Rowark's resignation letter has already been accepted by Kowloon chairman Bob Lind.
Rowark said the final straw was just before the Lunar New Year when he was due to conduct a coaching session for the Kowloon players with the assistant Scottish coach David Johnston.
''Only 15 people turned up for it,'' said Rowark. ''And only seven of the first team. I simply felt that I was not prepared to put in the time and effort if the players were not prepared to do the same.
''I am a fairly busy man and generally, I'm happy to do it, if others are prepared as well.'' Kowloon started the season as one of the favourites for the league title, which was eventually won by Valley - but not before Kowloon squandered a good chance for a final push for the title.