Steven Lo fights back tears as he bids farewell to South China
Convenor is lauded by thousands of fans who thank stalwart for his years of dedication as Caroliners down Eastern in play-off final
South China convenor Steven Lo Kit-sing vowed to come back after watching his charges beat Eastern Salon with an emotional 1-0 win in the season play-off final last night.
Brazilian striker Dhiego Martins made the difference with a spectacular goal midway through the second half, powering home after Andrew Barisic cut the ball back in front of a 4,000-strong crowd.
Many of the spectators came especially to bid farewell to Lo, who is one of the most successful convenors in the club's recent history.
Given the right moment and the right time, I will certainly come back, just like in 2006
The club convenor for the past eight seasons, Lo waved goodbye to more than 500 die-hard fans at Mong Kok Stadium, who all remained at the venue after the match was over.
They chanted his name and asked Lo to stay with the club.
"Given the right moment and the right time, I will certainly come back, just like in 2006 when I was reappointed the club convenor," said Lo, who, on several occasions, tried to hold back the tears as he raised both hands to wave his thanks to the fans.
"If I come back, it will definitely be with South China.