Gary White’s appointment ended a nine-month wait for a new head coach and offered the Hong Kong team a fresh start. His departure before even finishing his probationary period is, therefore, disappointing. Photo: AFP Gary White’s appointment ended a nine-month wait for a new head coach and offered the Hong Kong team a fresh start. His departure before even finishing his probationary period is, therefore, disappointing. Photo: AFP
Gary White’s appointment ended a nine-month wait for a new head coach and offered the Hong Kong team a fresh start. His departure before even finishing his probationary period is, therefore, disappointing. Photo: AFP
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Top coach must be the goal of Hong Kong soccer chiefs

  • The departure of Gary White after he received a better offer in Japan has come as a blow to the city game, and those in charge must now select a worthy successor

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Updated: 8:59pm, 21 Dec, 2018

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Gary White’s appointment ended a nine-month wait for a new head coach and offered the Hong Kong team a fresh start. His departure before even finishing his probationary period is, therefore, disappointing. Photo: AFP Gary White’s appointment ended a nine-month wait for a new head coach and offered the Hong Kong team a fresh start. His departure before even finishing his probationary period is, therefore, disappointing. Photo: AFP
Gary White’s appointment ended a nine-month wait for a new head coach and offered the Hong Kong team a fresh start. His departure before even finishing his probationary period is, therefore, disappointing. Photo: AFP
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