Rejuvenated Rangers aim for Hong Kong FA Cup glory to launch new golden era
Wong Chin-hung hunting silverware to cap fabulous debut campaign as manager, having previously won FA Cup as player
Wong Chin-hung has challenged his BC Rangers players to launch a new golden era for the club when they go for FA Cup glory against holders Eastern on Saturday.
Rangers’ dynamism in a 3-0 rout of Lee Man last weekend was testament to how Wong, one of Hong Kong’s brightest young managers, has transformed a once flatlining team since taking over in October. He ripped up an all-attacking policy and his methods built confidence.
His side can underline their revival in a Mong Kok Stadium final bearing special meaning for Wong, 43, who won the 2016 league as a player with Eastern, then began his coaching career there the following year.
“If we win, it would be an important moment in the club’s history,” said Wong, a former left-back who won the 2011 cup with South China. “It could make our future very different … we will play in AFC Champions League 2, so the board might invest.”
Asked if that could mean a marquee recruit like his ex-South China teammates Nicky Butt and Mateja Kezman, Wong said: “Nothing is impossible. This level of player has a great impact on the league … they share their experiences with teammates, and make their opponents pay more attention.”