Will the Progoal episode be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel's back - in this case, the chances of Brian Leung Hung-tak extending his tenure as chairman of the Hong Kong Football Association for another two years?
The HKFA is mired in financial quicksand. Members of the executive board were shocked to learn there was only HK$200,000 in the kitty as working capital, from HK$15 million two years ago when Leung first took control. The biggest loss-maker was the Lunar New Year tournament, which went into the red by HK$4.6 million.
The dire financial straits have added to the general air of gloom hanging over Ho Man Tin as we also hear the majority of the clubs are unhappy under the present regime. Especially 'rebel' First Division side Tuen Mun Progoal, who have been in the news for all the wrong reasons.
Sometimes you have to make a sacrifice to push home your point. Just ask Progoal, who copped a record HK$100,000 fine for going against the dictates of the HKFA.
Progoal 'invaded' the pitch with a banner saying, 'We Play With Dignity' after winning a First Division match at Mong Kok Stadium.
A handful of fans - 1,022 - plus some irate officials and bemused security guards watched the team flout FA orders. The association had refused permission for Progoal to display the banner.