Southern promise to play with flair as they return to Hong Kong Premier League
District side aim to win over fans with stylish play, says chairman
Kwoon Chung Southern have returned to the top flight of Hong Kong soccer aiming to win the respect of fellow clubs and the hearts of fans.
Chairman Chan Man-chun said the priority for the side, with a budget of HK$7 million, would be to play attractive soccer regardless of opponents.
“We left a good impression when we were in the First Division the season before as we always performed with a never-say-die attitude and this will hopefully be our trademark again,” he said.
“At Southern, results will not be the most important part as long as the players can show their best in each match and win the heart of the fans. This is our biggest target.”
Southern finished fourth in the top flight in 2013-14, behind big three Kitchee, Pegasus and South China. But they refused to join the inaugural Premier League citing financial problems.
They won promotion from the first division by finishing third as second-placed Football Club could not go up because their players are amateur.
We left a good impression when we were in the First Division the season before as we always performed with a never-say-die attitude and this will hopefully be our trademark again