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HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB APRIL 2017 IN APRIL HKFC GFI Rugby 10s 5th and 6th April HKFC Hockey 6s 15th and 16th April Taipan’s Rugby 22nd April
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GENERAL COMMITTEE
President
Vice President
Vice President
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Dermot Agnew
Fook Aun Chew
Nick Hunsworth
Contents
Vice President : Bobby Lawson
Vice President : Iain Valentine
Chairman : John Shanahan
Hon. Secretary : Mike Wood The Thoughts of the Chairman.......................................2
Hon. Treasurer : Alan Morgan
Constitutional Affairs : Jeff Lane
From the Desk of Mark Pawley ......................................4
Development : Peter Crabtree
Discipline : James Niehorster
Membership : Maurice O’Brien Photos from the Annual Staff Party.................................5
Hockey Officer : Charles Poulton
Lawn Bowls Officer : Mike Worth Food and Beverage promotions......................................7
Rugby Officer : Ian Petersen
Soccer Officer : Neil Jensen Squash.......................................................................18
Squash Officer : Malcolm Kerr
MANAGEMENT
Soccer........................................................................21
General Manager : Mark Pawley Crusaders Soccer........................................................21
Director of Operations : Tony Sealy
Director of Food and Beverage : Dominique Artigolle
Director of Finance : Ricky Chan
Junior Soccer..............................................................22
Asst. Financial Controller : May Chang
Executive Chef : Patrick Lau Rugby.........................................................................26
Facilities Manager : Evan Tao
Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Mini Rugby..................................................................30
Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan
Executive Housekeeper : Tracy Tseung Hockey.......................................................................37
Lawn Bowls.................................................................42
Netball........................................................................44
CLUB MAGAZINE
Badminton..................................................................46
Monthly journal of the Hong Kong Football Club. Arranged by
Karen Chan-Mulvenna. For information and requests for placement
of advertisements in “Club” please call 2830 9503. The opinions
Tennis.........................................................................48
expressed in the articles are those of the writers and do not necessarily
reflect the opinions of the Hong Kong Football Club or the General Golf............................................................................50
Committee. The Club reserves the right to edit and clarify all content.
The copyright of all materials is held by the Hong Kong Football Club. Swimming and Triathlon...............................................52
Movie and Book Library...............................................53
Club Magazine Apr 2017 1
The Thoughts of the Chairman
M
arch was, as usual a busy month at the Continuing on with more dates for your diary, the
Club and despite the awful weather on Easter holidays are on 14th – 17th April, with the
the 19th March, the Mini Rugby Festival HKFC Hockey Sixes Tournament being held on 15th
was a great success. In April we have and 16th of the month. The traditional Taipan’s Day
a full agenda. The Hong Kong Netball Association Rugby Match will be held on the 22nd April this year.
League Grand Finals Day is on 1st April, with the
The General Committee invited a number of Members
Club Mini/Colts Rugby Awards Day following on the
who sit on various Sub-committees and Section/DSA/
2nd April. The Ching Ming Festival is on 4th April
Society Committees to attend the HKFC Centenary
immediately before heading into a very busy rugby
Challenge Cup at the Jockey Club on the 8th March
week with the HKFC GFI Rugby Tens on the 5th
to thank them all for the voluntary work they do for
John J Shanahan, and 6th April and the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Rugby
the Club during the year. I think everyone thoroughly
Chairman Sevens on 7th – 9th April.
enjoyed this racing event, and some Members actually
We always have a large number of Absent Members, won some money!
reciprocal members, rugby competitors and other visitors
On a final note, photographs of the Employees of the
coming to Hong Kong for the rugby action, so the
Year are shown below, well done to Eric, Jamaica
Club will be very busy. Security will be stepped up so
and Janet, and photos from the very successful
please make sure that you meet your Guests at the front
Annual Staff Party are on page 5.
entrance of the Club to avoid the embarrassment of their
being refused entry, and do have your membership card John J Shanahan,
on hand if/when asked to show it! I would also ask you Chairman
to show some forebearance in the food and beverage
outlets during busy periods, as the Staff will be working
flat out to cater for the increased demand.
Sta
Emp ff
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of th yees
HKFC Staff Employees of the Year
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Leader of the Year – Supervisor of the Year – Employee of the Year –
Eric Ho (Purchasing) Jamaica Ang (Sports) Janet Chan (F&B)
2 Apr 2017
Club Magazine Apr 2017 3
From the Desk of Mark Pawley
A
s the Chairman has noted we expect to a great menu to go with some great wines on the night,
be extremely busy during Rugby Week so please do book early to avoid any disappointment!
so please do bear with us in the Food
For Whisky lovers why not try out the Whisky Flight
and Beverage Outlets if you are party to
promotion in the Chairman’s Bar where you can try out
any delays in service. Please also note the summary
some very interesting looking whiskies from Japan,
of Opening Hours of the F&B Outlets, and what is
Taiwan and India. Don’t forget too, the Afternoon Tea
being provided during Rugby Week is on page 14 of
promotion in the Chairman’s Bar available daily from
the magazine.
3pm to 6pm.
Many congratulations are in order to our Staff
In the Coffee Shop we have the Buy 3 get one Free
Employees of the Year who are pictured on the
Mark Pawley, All You Can Eat BBQ promotion available Friday
General Manager
Chairman’s page and who were presented with their
and Saturday evenings throughout the month, and in
respective awards at the Staff Party. Well done to
the Sportsman’s Bar we have the popular Carvery
Eric, Jamaica and Janet and also well done to all the
Weekend promotion— available every Friday from 6pm
other Staff members who received nominations for the
to 10pm and every Saturday and Sunday from 11.45am
Employee of the Year awards throughout the last 12
to 2.30pm and 6pm to 9pm. On top of this there will
months period.
also be a Burger Bonanza promotion throughout the
Food and Beverage during the month, outwith Rugby month. So, come down and watch a Super 18’s rugby
Week, could well centre on our Easter Celebrations match or an England Premier League game and treat
— please see page 7 where we have outlined what yourself to a Burger or a nice roast dinner!
we are going to be doing from Good Friday through to
And, finally a date not to be forgotten next month is
Easter Monday.
Mother’s Day on Sunday 14th May.
Notwithstanding, on the wine front we have the
I look forward to seeing you all at the Club!
Australian 5 Stars Wine Dinner on Friday 21st April
where all the wines on offer on the night are from 5 Star Mark Pawley,
wineries in Australia, namely Hay Shed Hill, Juniper General Manager
Estate and Paringa Estate. Chef Patrick has put together
POXY CHICKEN
New book by Club Member Frank Wingate
Former Club soccer player Frank Wingate has reduced his remarkable experiences of the
21 years he lived in Hong Kong to a personal history in book form entitled, “Poxy Chicken”
with so many aspects of Hong Kong life which we have all shared with him including lives
as Football Club Members. He was of course a school teacher, journalist, public relations
executive and finally entrepreneur, and so treats us to his trials and tribulations with life
here on matters as disparate as education, politics, business, night life, and specific
difficulties such as the plight of domestic helpers’ existence, media exposure, the Chinese
written and spoken language, and accommodation struggles in getting and sustaining
reasonable housing. And of course soccer life at Football Club undercurrents everything.
This eloquently written book is reinforced with photographs which for some will present rich
nostalgia. A copy of the book is now available for lending at the Club Library.
4 Apr 2017
HKFC Annual Staff Party
Club Magazine Apr 2017 5
Please register for either events by filling out a booking form available at the 1/F Sports Desk
or download it from the HKFC website at www.hkfc.com.hk
6 Apr 2017
Club Magazine Apr 2017 7
RESTAURANT’S VIP ROOM
For Sale
CORPORATE
SUBSCRIBERSHIPS Plan Your Private
Dinner Gathering at the
The HKFC is currently offering 50 Corporate RESTAURANT’S VIP ROOM
Subscriberships for sale, at a price of HK$3.3m
each, to help fund the future renovation of the Situated at the far end of the Restaurant, the VIP Room is
HKFC. an ideal choice for any private gathering.
On purchase of a Corporate Subscribership a Whether you’re looking to host a private dinner for 12,
company becomes a Corporate Member and or a larger social gathering of 30, the Restaurant’s VIP
is entitled to nominate an individual and their Room offers the flexibility for any occasion. The room can
immediate family to enjoy the benefits of be partitioned as a larger or a smaller space depending
membership of the HKFC. on your requirements, and we can customize your dining
experience according to your needs.
More information can be obtained by
contacting Kerry Ogle, Membership Services For bookings or enquiries, please contact the Restaurant
at 2830 9562 or email: restaurant@hkfc.com.
Manager on 2830 9502 or by email to
membership@hkfc.com.
For information on HKFC facilities please view
the website at www.hkfc.com.hk
Interested parties should submit a written
application to:
The Membership Services Manager
Hong Kong Football Club,
3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong
Set up can be customized according to your needs
8 Apr 2017Club Magazine Apr 2017 9
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Lunch at the Club
THE RESTAURANT THE COFFEE SHOP THE CHAIRMAN’S BAR
Monday to Friday Monday to Thursday Monday to Friday
from Noon to 2.30pm from Noon to 2.30pm from Noon to 2.30pm
Set Lunch with Starter Buffet Light Lunch Buffet “Carvery” Set Lunch
2 Courses: $175 $138 (Adult); $75 (Child) 2 Courses: $125
3 Courses: $195 Friday to Sunday 3 Courses: $148
includes Coffee or Tea from Noon to 2.30pm
International Lunch Buffet
$165 (Adult); $80 (Child)
‘LUNCHSCAPE’ SUNDAY BRUNCH SUNDAY DINNER BUFFET WITH
in the Chairman’s Bar in the Restaurant and Chairman’s Bar MORE SEAFOOD CHOICES
Monday to Friday from Noon to 2.30pm every Sunday from 11am to 2.30pm In the Restaurant
Make the Chairman’s Bar your midday throughout the month of April every Sunday for dinner
getaway for a delicious lunch. The Brunch now features an extended from 6.30pm to 9.30pm
The “Carvery Set Lunch” features our famous buffet spread, with more varieties and throughout the month of April
slow cooked Prime Rib during the weekday. options to choose from. Live cooking
Starter as well as dessert will be served. stations are still there, as well as old The Restaurant will be offering a mouth-
favourites such as the cascading chocolate watering Sunday Dinner Buffet featuring
It’s great value with unmatched ambience.
fountain, delectable sushi and fresh oysters Asian-style seafood. Dishes will feature soft
corner. shell crabs, abalone, lobsters, cod fish,
Please contact the Restaurant at scallops, razor clams and King Prawn (all
BEER, GREAT WHISKY AND 2830 9562 for a reservation or email: items are served on a rotation basis).
WINE COLLECTION restaurant@hkfc.com
The buffet will also feature a selection of
in the Chairman’s Bar
sushi and sashimi, oysters and international
throughout the month of April
desserts.
Featuring a selection of locally brewed beers,
24 whiskies from around the world (single Just as impressive,you can enjoy unlimited
Dress Code: Club Casual
malt and blended), 14 unique craft whiskies consumption of chilled juices, soft drinks,
from USA, Taiwan, India, Iceland, Japan, No Collarless T-shirts, no Flip Flops or beer and house wine for just $75 more per
Scotland and England and 11 highly rated sandals with socks, no short Casual
person.
wines carefully selected from Bordeaux, Shorts (Knee length – no beach wear).
Burgundy, Italy and Australia. Ladies are required to dress to a Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562
Opening hours: comparable standard. for reservation or email: restaurant@hkfc.com
Mon - Sat: Noon - Midnight
Sunday: 11am - Midnight
IRRESISTIBLE OYSTER
EXPERIENCE
in the Chairman’s Bar
every day from 4.30pm to 10.30pm
Available daily at only $15 each (minimum
order of a half dozen)
Oysters are a good source of iron, which
helps the body to transport oxygen to
individual cells to give us more energy. They
are also high in potassium and calcium.
Enjoy this offer while it lasts!
10 Apr 2017FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Available daily at the Chairman’s Bar
Club Magazine Apr 2017 11FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Family Poolside
Buffet Party
with Inflatable
Date : Friday 28th April 2017
Time : from 6.30pm to 9pm
(Food served from 6.30pm to 8.45pm)
US Education Price: $
298 per Member (age 18+)
$328 per Member’s Guest (age 18+)
$148 per Junior (age 13-17)
From Boarding School to University:
$88 per Child (age 3-12)
Planning your child’s journey to
academic success in US Special beverage package available.
The Swimming Pool will close at 9pm.
If you wish to better plan for your child’s pursuit of higher
education in US, please join us in this information session Please contact Catering Office on 2830 9513 or email:
to learn more about US boarding school and universities’ catering@hkfc.com for reservations.
admission process, update and trends.
Booking form is also available at the Reception.
Tuesday 25th April 2017 The Pool Party may be cancelled due to bad weather or
Happy Valley Suites (2nd Floor) an insufficient number of bookings.
10:00am – 12:00 noon (including Q&A)
Members and Guest: Complimentary
RSVP: Please call 6892-1269 or send an email to
info@aecjv.com
Next month, the Family Poolside Buffet Party
Key Topics
will be held on Friday 12th May 2017.
• Why pursue an US education? vs the UK
• Right fit vs name brand
• Admission requirements, application process and timeline
• How best to prepare?
• What do US boarding schools and universities look for?
• Successful students’ profile
Speaker: Winnie Yan, Independent Educational Consultant
and Director of Advance Consulting Limited
Winnie specializes in advising international students
and families to navigate the US colleges or boarding
schools admissions process. She works with a broad
spectrum of clients, matching their academic needs and
personal goals with the right school. Winnie is an active
member of professional organizations such as IECA and
International ACAC.
12 Apr 2017FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Buy 3 get the 4th one FREE
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner Buffet
In the Coffee Shop
Friday and Saturday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm
throughout the month of April
Invite your friends to enjoy our limited also be a fine selection of salads,
offer where you get one dinner buffet for accompaniments and delicious desserts.
free when you purchase three. For just $75 more per person, you can
Our extensive BBQ spread features enjoy 2 hours of unlimited wine, beer
all your favourite meats, seafood and and soft drinks with your BBQ Dinner.
vegetables – cooked to perfection right For more information please call the
before your eyes, including a charcoal- Coffee Shop at 2830 9569 or email at
roasted whole baby lamb. There will coffeeshop@hkfc.com
SEMI DINNER BUFFET
CARVERY WEEKEND
In the Coffee Shop
in the Sportsman’s Bar
Monday to Thursday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm
available every Friday from 6pm - 10pm
throughout the month of April
every Saturday and Sunday
Treat yourself to a selection from our appetizers from 11.45am to 2.30pm and 6pm to 9pm
buffet, made-to-order main courses and
Roast Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding,
tempting desserts.
Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans and Gravy
Please call the Coffee Shop at 2830 9569 for
$118 per Adult, $72 per Child
more details.
BURGER BONANZA
in the Sportsman’s Bar
in the Sportsman’s Bar
Choose from three burgers and one steak
sandwich, whichever suits your appetite!
RUGBY SOCCER There’s also a variety of refreshing beers
In Rugby, right here in Hong Kong The English Premier League heats
to cool you down during the April heat
we have the GFI HKFC Tens held at up as the season draws to a close
and the Rugby month of madness.
the Club on the 5th and 6th April, with some great big games on the
followed by the Rugby Sevens at the screen.
Hong Kong Stadium from the 7th to GOLF
9th April.
The US Masters will be held at
If you do not have tickets for the Augusta National from 6th - 9th April.
Rugby Sevens, don’t worry, you can
watch them “Live” on the screens at F1 AUTO RACING:
the Sportsman’s Bar. Chinese Grand Prix: 7th-9th April
Bahrain Grand Prix: 14th-16th April
If you do have tickets, remember to fill
Russian Grand Prix: 28th-30th April
up with a good breakfast at the Coffee
Shop before you go from 7.30am on TENNIS
both days. ATP Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters,
At the Club, we have the Taipan’s from 17th - 23rd April
Rugby Challenge on Saturday 22nd For further information, please call the
Photo for reference only
April. With top players drawn from Sportsman’s Bar at 2830 9531.
across the rugby clubs in Hong Kong,
it will surely be another day of action-
packed sport to watch out for.
Club Magazine Apr 2017 1314 Apr 2017
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Club Magazine Apr 2017 17Squash News
Winter League Summary
The winter league is now approaching the business end of the season. Into the sixth month of games,
the HKFC teams are fighting it out to either win the league or finish the season in the top four to secure
a place in the play-offs. Every individual match is important as this gives the team one league point
with an extra point being awarded to the overall winners of the team’s matches.
Division 2 season, they have guaranteed a place in the Chan, Sean Soo, Chris Caves and Karen
play offs but will be looking to win the league Lau, which show the strength of this team.
HKFC 2B led by Ho Ming Chiu, have raced
in what is going to be a very close finale.
away to have a 9 point lead at the top of the
Carmen Lee has 9 wins out of nine and
Division 5
division, and have won 13 of their 16 matches
remains unbeaten in the league this season. David Robinson’s HKFC 5 team have had
played this season. Nathan L’Huillier’s 2A
a good season so far in a very tight league.
team are sitting in 4th place and look to be Division 4
They are currently in 5th place, but with only
close to securing a play-off place with a 7
HKFC 4 have amazingly stayed unbeaten so 4 points between the 2nd place team and
point gap between them and USRC in 5th
far this season with 14 wins out of 14. They themselves, it is all to play for to ensure they
place.
look to have all but secured the title, being 22 gain a play-off berth and finish higher up the
Division 3 points ahead of second place. Well done to table. David Champion tops the divisional
James Li and team for having such a great rankings.
HKFC 3 convened by Terence Teo, have
season to date. Ray Man, the team’s number
kept up the momentum from their fast start
one, has so far been unbeaten all season and
Division 6
to the season. They are currently in joint top
tops the divisional rankings. Other players The old rivalry of the two division 6 teams
position with Young Player 5 with 82 points.
who remain unbeaten for HKFC 4 are Wilson continues as predicted at the start of the
Only losing 2 of the 17 matches played this
18 Apr 2017SQUASH
season. Club captain Julian Tanner’s 6B Division 9
team is in third with a game in hand on arch
rivals HKFC 6A team led by Jason Lam, who Mark Squire’s division 9 team have battled
are in second place and 3 points ahead. The well all year and lie just outside the 4th place
last few games of the season will be crucial to play-off position. They have a few remaining
see who can gain bragging rights of being the games this season to notch up some wins
top HKFC division 6 team, and who can go and get into that 4th place spot.
furthest in the play offs. Division 10
Division 7A Vinod Harjani’s 10A team are joint top on
The division 7 team, who were league points with KCC after 15 games played. In
and play off champions last year, have not another very tight division, they are ahead
disappointed this season. Convener Dave of Arthur Malloy’s 10B team who are only
Chan has led the team well as they are 4 points behind, but have played one game
currently top of the league with a clear gap extra and lie in 4th. The two teams look to
between them and 2nd place. Hopefully they have secured their play-off positions and it will
can continue the form into the play-offs and be very interesting to see who comes through Division 14
secure a second double in a row. Charles that as both will fancy their chances of gaining
silverware. Div 10A’s Max Kerr has won all The HKFC 14 team led by Thomas Cheung
Ko, the team number one, remains unbeaten
his matches so far this season as has 10B’s look to be out of contention for the play-offs
so far and tops the divisional rankings with
James Osumund, the team’s number 3. but will finish mid-table in this competitive
Gary Lam (the number 3), who is also
division.
unbeaten this season. Division 11
Masters Division 1
Division 8A HKFC 11 are one point behind league leaders
Tuen Mun Squash 1 on 74 points. Rajesh The Julian Ragless led M1A team lie in 4th
HKFC 8A, led by Alex Berriman, is currently in
Mulchand’s team will be playing hard in the position and look well set for a play-off place
4th place in the league, but will be looking over
last few games to try and secure the league in the very high quality league. Roger Liden’s
their shoulders in a very tight division, with only
title and go for the double with play-off M1B have fought well all season but lie in 7th
5 points between them and 6th place.
victory. Jeff Leung, the team’s number 1 has place and appear to be out of contention this
Division 8B won all 13 games he has played so far this season for a play-off position.
season and he also tops the division’s player
Phil Ting’s 8B strong team have continued Master Division 2
rankings.
their solid start to the season. With a couple
M2A led by Kien Ng have won 12 of their
of results to be updated, they are sitting pretty Division 13 16 matches this season and lie in 2nd place.
in 2nd place and will be looking to get closer
Damien Laracy’s team have played well Arch rivals M2B led by Stephane Vartanian
to the top spot, and put additional pressure
throughout in a very competitive division. They have a lot of work to do if they want to get
on the league leaders Friend Club 5. Wilson
currently lie just outside the play-off places into the play-offs and secure 4th place as they
Li and Dinesh Hathiramani both have helped
but still have a chance of nicking the 4th spot currently lie in 5th.
the cause by being unbeaten so far this
away from the competition.
season. Master Division 3
HKFC M3A led by convener Jurg
Niederberger are in second place and will
hope they can catch the Jockey Club in their
remaining matches. M3B under Nick Organ
are in 6th place in this very strong division.
Convener Jurg has led by example and won
all his games to far this season.
Master Division 4
Rachel Sutcliffe’s team lie in 8th after a
tough season in this division which is getting
ever stronger each year.
Ladies Division 1
The HKFC L1 team have performed well all
season, they currently lie in 5th place but look
like they will not be in contention this year for
a play-off place.
Club Magazine Apr 2017 19SQUASH
Ladies Division 2
In the ladies Division 2, three teams from Singapore
HKFC are battling out for glory. The L2C team
led by Violeta Thomas are 3 points outside a Doubles
play-off position with L2A led by Cherly Vong
looking to have already secured their place HKFC’s Kate Geary and
by being in third place. The L2B under the Helen Chan travelled to
stewardship of Rachel Sutcliffe are in 6th but Singapore for the annual
probably do not have enough matches left to doubles tournament. They lost
gain on the pack ahead of them in the league. their first match but got into
Plate and did very well getting
Ladies Division 3
into the 2nd round. Well done.
L3A convened by Chin McNamara have
secured 2nd place. Javy Wong the
convener of L3B finished in 4th and made
the play offs.
Squash Section’s Monthly Ladder Movers
Men’s Blade Junior
Guy Norman (58) Senan Measures (11)
Alex Barmont (36) Charlotte Teague (10)
Arthur Malloy (26) Ian Smith (10)
Zara Meraj (9)
Ladies Ladder
Kate Geary (8) HKFC Junior
Henry Fordham (5)
Jamie Li (5)
Andrew Sheary (4)
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From the
Soccer Captain Crusaders Update
Kevin Keegan vs
Terry McDermott (4-3)
When Kevin Keegan visited the recent The photo opportunity at the end of
Monday night HKFC Crusaders training the game was hilarious, as the HKFC
Stephen Tew,
Soccer Section Captain
session with Terry McDermott, it was Crusaders players didn’t care about
obvious that they were going to join in their visitors’ pedigree, as they stood
the after the drills game. There was no in front of them whooping and hollering
pressure ( much !! ). and vying for the best facial angle.
Happy Easter all…enjoy the chocolate.
Watching the drill session from the Kevin and Terry are both welcome
This month we have detailed reports from
sidelines, the HKFC Crusaders showed back at any time, although apparently
both the Crusaders and Junior Soccer on their
the two legends their silky skills and the general census of opinion from
experiences from the visit of Kevin Keegan and
dramatic dives (and that was just in the the HKFC Crusaders players was that
Terry McDermott.
drill sessions) and took the opportunity they need a little more practice before
Further to this we have an update relating to the to encourage the two ex England joining the next HKFC Crusaders
HKFC Citi Soccer 7’s. players to see if they still “had it! game!
Please find following key fixtures for April. Nigel R Merritt, HKFC Crusaders What can I say?
head coach said, “Kevin, you’re on my
At the time of writing, all Club teams are in the Onwards and upwards.
side,” before anyone else could get a
title race for the YYL. Therefore please ensure
look into which Kevin said “Terry, get Nigel R Merritt
you check the website for any fixtures changes
over there”! Head Coach - HKFC Crusaders
for the 30th April.
The 20 minute game presided over by
the Club’s own ex professional Tony
Sealy, produced 7 goals, 3 yellow
cards, 4 nutmegs (1 on both of the
Date Teams Venue KO legends), numerous premiership dives,
Time calling for at best a penalty - even
though it wasn’t a foul in the box -
2nd Albion v Squadron HKFC 130pm
to a seat in the stands or at worst,
Apr Lucky Mile v Sparta 4.45pm
banishment from the Club, but Tony
Rotterdam Mutual
held fast.
Colts v Wanderers 6.30pm
After Kevin’s team won by a single
7th Kitchee v HKFC Mong 8pm
goal, he ran his victorious team around
Apr Kok
the pitch on a lap of honour. I am not
23rd Albion v KCC Knights HKFC 1.30pm sure what Terry did…
Apr Wanderers v Swiss 3pm
On a more serious note, it was an
Colts v Spartans 6.30pm
amazing opportunity for the HKFC
30th Albion v Colloids HKFC 130pm Crusaders players, parents and carers
Apr Wanderers v Spartans 3pm to have close contact with two of
Lucky Mile v Tuen 4.45pm football’s most endearing characters
Mun 6.30pm and genuinely great guys.
Colts v KCC Dragons
Club Magazine Apr 2017 21Junior Soccer News
Kevin Keegan and Terry McDermott
visit Junior Soccer
W
hen I was told that Kevin they retired many years before our players This was an experience I think the kids and
Keegan and Terry McDermott were even born, the advice they gave, their coaches will remember for the rest of their
would spend time with the positivity and passion, and the humor they lives. I certainly will.
Junior Soccer Programme brought with them resonated with our kids.
Nam Nguyen
during their trip to Hong Kong in support of Keegan and McDermott had the kids’ full
Chairman, Junior Soccer Programme
the Wallsend Boys Club, I was very excited. attention and it was incredible to see.
Two Liverpool and England legends. How can
While it was clear some of the players did
anyone not be excited? But then it dawned
their homework ahead of time and googled
on me - our Junior Soccer kids probably
Keegan and McDermott, watched their
won’t even know who are Kevin Keegan and
YouTube highlights, etc, it was also clear that
Terry McDermott. I am not sure they even
every player listening to these two understood
know Steven Gerrard!
that they were spending time with two special
Keegan and McDermott visited our people, not just great footballers but also
U13/14/15/16 Youth Pathway (academy) great personalities.
teams as well as our P2/P3/P4/P5/P6/Y7
Fortunately it was not only the kids that got
(U7 to U12) midweek players. They spent
the opportunity. Keegan and McDermott also
time speaking and interacting with the kids.
came to visit our “Coaching the Coaches”
They signed autographs for all who wanted.
session on the Monday evening they arrived,
They even took on our U14s in a cross bar
parting valuable wisdom on coaching. What
challenge, wearing suits (but no shoes!).
an opportunity, spending time with the
I was blown away watching these two two managers that led Newcastle to their
legends interact with the kids. Although incredible 1990s run.
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Club Magazine Apr 2017 231 2
3 4
1. Aston Villa vs Wellington Phoenix
2. Wellington Phoenix vs Leicester City
3. Kashima Antlers vs Leicester City
HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens
4. Stoke City vs Singapore Cricket Club
to be most diverse ever
Representation from continental Europe will return to the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens this
year between Friday 26th May and Sunday 28th May with German Bundesliga side Bayer
Leverkusen, Italian Serie A outfit Cagliari and French Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille making
the 2017 edition the most diverse in the annual tournament’s 19-year-history.
By Andrew Mullen
A
fter Spanish La Liga side Atletico Scotland’s Glasgow Rangers return for the diverse in its entire history,” said Tournament
Madrid left Hong Kong Football first time since 2014, with New Zealand’s Director Chris Plowman.
Club with the Main Cup trophy on Wellington Phoenix, South Korea’s FC Seoul
“In the past few years we have said we
their debut appearance in 2015, the and Japan’s Kashima Antlers again leading a
are keen to diversify the event and get
new trio will certainly bring the same level of strong Asian line-up.
participation from more leagues around
competitiveness to challenge the established
The local challenge is led by Hong Kong the world. With Olympique Marseille, Bayer
sides from Great Britain and Asia.
Premier League side Kitchee, with Hong Kong Leverkusen and Cagliari we will see that come
Aston Villa will return to defend the title they Football Club featuring two sides in the Main to fruition with representation from the top
won for a record sixth time last year, with Cup alongside Singapore Cricket Club, HKFA divisions of the French, German and Italian
fellow Premier League sides Leicester City U-21 and Yau Yee League Select. leagues for the very first time at the HKFC Citi
and 2016 runners-up West Ham United out to Soccer Sevens. “It’s going to be fascinating
“We are delighted to announce that this year’s
extend England’s proud history at Hong Kong to see them take on the English, Scottish and
HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens will be the most
Football Club. Asian teams.”
24 Apr 2017SOCCER
Marseille have won the French title 10 times, and great challenge for our players and the Wallsend Boys Club was founded in 1904
and while also winning the French Cup on entire coach and staff team. In addition, all just outside of Newcastle in the North East
10 occasions, they also lifted the UEFA participants will get an impression of this of England and the famous club has been
Champions League trophy in 1993. modern city. In this aspect, our players and the birthplace for a long line of players
staff will gain a very important international including Alan Shearer, Peter Beardsley
The club, who are the only French side to
experience which will not be forgotten so and Michael Carrick as well as Hong Kong
be crowned European champions, were
quickly.” Football Club’s own Sealy, HKFC Citi Soccer
bought by US businessman Frank McCourt
Sevens favourite Michael Bridges and current
at the end of last year and the club signalled Former Italian champions Cagliari, who
Southampton and England goalkeeper Fraser
their intentions in January by signing France are based on the island of Sardinia, won
Forster.
international midfielder Dimitri Payet from the second division title last year to win
West Ham. promotion back to Serie A. In total, Wallsend Boys Club have helped
start the careers of 80 professionals including
Marseille’s first team squad also currently “We are delighted to be able to attend the
five England internationals, a Canada
contains the likes of veteran French defender tournament that will take place during May
international and a New Zealand international.
Patrice Evra, former Arsenal midfielder Abou 2017, sure that it will be a great challenge for
Diaby and striker Bafetimbi Gomis. personal and professional growth for both our Wallsend Boys Club are also regular visitors
young players and management, enabling us to Hong Kong for the HKFC Citi Soccer
“Since it has been solicited, our club proved
to meet with a reality that is very difficult from Sevens and will again be featuring in the
to be eager to participate in the well-known
ours and to immerse ourselves in an entirely Masters event this year as they chase an
tournament which has already shown in the
new culture, as well as giving the opportunity elusive first Masters Cup title having lost in
past its drawing power,” said a Marseille
to approach the constantly growing Asian the 2015 final to Hong Kong’s USRC and
spokesperson.
market,” said Cagliari commercial, marketing reached the semi-finals last year.
“We will take part with our best young players and communication director Mario Passetti.
“If you asked someone on the street which
with the goal of facing high opponents and
Earlier, Liverpool, Newcastle United and club has provided the most players, they
suiting the training course cycle.
England greats Kevin Keegan and Terry wouldn’t say Newcastle United, they would
“Moreover, the seven players a-side format is McDermott had helped announce this year’s say Wallsend Boys Club, which in itself tells
well adapted to the type of players we shape. HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens will include “the you what a great job they have done over the
That’s an amazing and exciting challenge!” most diverse” line-up in the history of the years,” said Keegan.
seven-a-side event.
Bayer are five-time German Bundesliga “Not only that, the people who have come
runners-up, who have won the German Cup Last year, Aston Villa beat West Ham 2-0 in through know about life and that is important
on one occasion and also the UEFA Cup as the Main Cup final to win the title for a record as not everyone who comes through this
well reaching the UEFA Champions League sixth time, with fellow English sides Leicester scheme are going to go on and become
final in 2002. and Stoke City claiming the respective Shield footballers, maybe they will coach, but they
and Plate titles. will certainly be better people.
The club have a well-respected and effective
youth system, with several current first In the Masters event for players aged over “Football is the greatest game in the world
team players including Benjamin Henrichs, 35, Citi All Stars secured a first-ever Cup and it has no class socially. If you can play
Kevin Kampl and Danny da Costa having all title with a 3-1 victory over 2015 champions football, if you try hard, you will be accepted,
progressed through the ranks. USRC in the final. so from our point of view it is easy to
support.”
“We are extremely proud to be invited to this Both Keegan and McDermott had made
highly ranked tournament in a world city such the journey to Hong Kong as part of a trip For further information please visit:
as Hong Kong,” said Bayer in a statement. aimed at promoting the Hong Kong branch
http://www.hksoccersevens.com/
of Wallsend Boys Club, which is run by exiles
“A very high class of participants and an
Tony Sealy, Neil Jensen and Chris Vale.
exceptional tournament mode will be a new
USRC vs Wallsend Boys Club Aston Villa, Cup Final Winners at last year’s HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens
Club Magazine Apr 2017 25Rugby News
Global legends go head to
head at GFI HKFC 10s
Conor Cole,
Rugby Section Captain
The 32nd GFI HKFC 10s features Classic Wallabies, classy
Kiwis and famous French battling with an assortment of
Dragons, Vikings, Gladiators, Samurai, Exiles, Waterboys,
At the Old Boys, college kids and Penguins …
Coleface
W
endell Sailor and Damien Traille from last year’s event won by The Penguins.
clashing head to head at Hong
With a provisional line-up of former Australia
Kong Football Club? Two
internationals and current Australia Sevens
towering 105kg backs going at it
Unfortunately this month I have to and U20 players, the Classic Wallabies were
like they were again playing in a Rugby World
keep this article short and sweet, seeded fifth behind the tournament’s ‘Big
Cup final?
as we have a lot of material about Four’ of Penguins, Mourant Ozannes Samurai
the upcoming GFI HKFC Rugby It could happen after the star-studded Classic International, Hogan Lovells Asia Pacific
10’s tournament, which is just Wallabies and a Traille-captained Kir Club Dragons and Tradition YCAC.
before the 7’s, and a big update Pyrenees side were thrown together in Pool
Consequently, the Justin Harrison-coached
from Mini Rugby. D of this year’s GFI HKFC 10s (5th-6th April)
Wallabies were pitted in Pool D with fourth-
following the announcement of the seeding for
With the leagues coming to a close, seeded YCAC – finalists in 2014 and 2015
the tournament’s 32nd edition.
all anyone is talking about is the – ninth-seeded Pyrenees and crowd favourites
GC’s. We are proud this year to Classic Wallabies are the only debutants in this GoCloudWifi East Africans, made up of players
have six teams at the Semi Final year’s 16-team field, which features 15 teams from Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda.
stage after an avalanche of club
wins at the Quarter Finals. We hope
that gives us a good chance in
walking away with more than one
trophy this year.
Next month we will have a full
breakdown of what happened
on the day, and hopefully I’ll be
reporting some good news. So
look out!
Make it down to the 10’s, if you
don’t warm up, you’re likely to pull
a muscle at the 7’s... see you at the
Sportsman’s.
Cheers, Conor
26 Apr 2017RUGBY
While the participation of the Wallabies side Both Traille and Harinordoquy – a renowned
generated huge interest ahead of the 10s, so No. 8 and former World Rugby Player of the
did the announcement that Traille – France’s Year nominee – were still playing Top 14 last
Pool by Seeding: sixth most capped player – will captain the year before retiring after the 2015-16 season.
Pyrenees on their 10th appearance and
Pool A The pair played together for club and country
his long-time France teammate Imanol
for much of their professional career, including
1. Penguin International Harinordoquy will coach the team alongside
at three Rugby World Cups and during three
8. Projecx Waterboys Yannick Vignette.
Grand Slams.
12. Irish Vikings
Both 37, the two France legends are set to
16. Devil’s Advocate Silver Dragons Traille was born in Pau and Harinordoquy in
add a big presence, star power and vast
nearby Bayonne, and were teammates at Pau
experience to Pyrenees as the French touring
Pool B for the first few seasons of their professional
team compete in the 10-a-side tournament
2. Mourant Ozannes Samurai careers.
for a 10th straight year.
International In 2004, both joined Biarritz and helped them
On Tuesday 4th April, both will participate
7. Taikoo Place Scottish Exiles win the Top 14 in the following two seasons
in an afternoon coaching clinic and then a
11. UBB Gavekal (2004-05, 2005-06) before eventually leaving
dinner at Hong Kong Football Club, whetting
15. CRFA Gladiators in 2014 when the club was relegated. Traille
the fans’ appetite for a memorable couple of
played his final two seasons at Pau, while
days at the Club.
Pool C Harinordoquy was at Toulouse.
3. Hogan Lovells Asia Pacific Dragons “I’m flattered to be invited by Pyrenees to
The 6-foot 4-inch Traille and the 6-foot 3½-
6. A-Trade Overseas Old Boys play in the GFI HKFC 10s, especially as it’s
inch Harinordoquy were teammates as France
the team’s 10th appearance in Hong Kong,”
10. King’s College at UQ reached the semi-finals of the Rugby World
Traille said.
14. Natixis HKFC Cups in 2003 and 2007, and then the final in
“The tournament has a strong reputation and Auckland in 2011, where Les Bleus lost 8-7 to
Pool D many top internationals have played in it, hosts New Zealand after an epic battle.
4. Tradition YCAC so I’m looking forward to experiencing what
Harinordoquy helped France win the Six
5. Classic Wallabies makes it so special. Pyrenees won the Bowl
Nations four times (2002, 2004, 2007 and
9. Kir Club Pyrenees last year and I know they want to win another
2010), including the Grand Slams of 2002,
trophy this year.”
13. GoCloudWifi East Africans 2004 and 2010, while Traille was part of the
French connection Six Nations-winning squad in 2002, 2004,
2006 and 2007.
Club Magazine Apr 2017 27RUGBY
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The GFI HKFC 10s will again be broadcast
winning the Bowl in 2005.
And in other groups live on the 10s website and YouTube channel
This year, the team will be playing in tribute (see below), and shown live in Hong Kong on
Top seeds Penguin International headline Now Sports Prime (Channel 600) and Now
to the late Tony Pannell, who co-founded the
Pool A as reward for their hard-earned victory Sports 5 (Channel 635).
team with Rob Wright in 2004 specifically for
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Shanghai-based Devil’s Advocate Silver also hail from New Zealand, Australia, Samoa,
Dragons (SRFC and SUS) also feature in the South Africa and Ireland. Equity Alliance have also retained much of
pool. last year’s squad that defied their seeding to
Towering Luke Masirewa, a former New
Zealand Sevens player who played for reach the Cup quarter-finals. Their provisional
Second-seeded Samurai have top billing
Tradition YCAC in 2015 and 2016, and 16-man line-up for this year included 10 of last
in Pool B and are many neutrals’ favourites
Australian wing Tom Cox, who once played year’s players and the Australians college kids
after coming out second best in three finals.
for the Brumbies against Wales, are both will again be looking to upset the older boys.
Their first final ended in a 10-0 loss to Aliens
in 2010, but the 2013 and 2016 defeats to strong additions. Our own Natixis HKFC won the fourth-tier
Penguins hurt more as both were hard- Shield last year and start their campaign in
South African No. 8 Louis Hazelhurst was
fought, closely contested contests that Pool C as Phil Bailey’s 14th seeds look to
the top try scorer in the 2015 GFI HKFC 10s
Samurai came within a whisker of winning. make the most of home support as they bid
and the former Sharks U21 representative is
back after missing last year through injury, for more silverware.
Terry Sands’ men start their campaign against
Taikoo Place Scottish Exiles, UBB Gavekal but otherwise much of the Old Boys squad is HKFC remain the only team to have competed
and CRFA Gladiators, who represent the similar to last year. in every edition of the GFI HKFC 10s and,
Chinese Rugby Football Association. among this year’s sides, are followed by Irish
King’s College at UQ - sponsored by Strategic
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their 17th and 14th editions respectively.
Inaugurated in 1986 to celebrate Hong Kong
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including seven of the New Zealand team who
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Barrett, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Sam Cane and
Charlie Faumuina.
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Club Magazine Apr 2017 29Mini Rugby News
Valley Fort Festival and Richard
Hawkes Cup and Kim Lam Cup
Sunday 26th February 2017
Under 12 Girls Under 12 Girls
Under 12 Girls
Message from the
For the fifth round of the Kim Lam Cup, FC1 in Division 1
Mini Rugby Chairman and FC2 in Division 2, both had high hopes after putting
in very strong performances in the previous round.
Dear Club magazine readers,
FC1 started again against Sai Kung Stingrays who
Please find following highlights from the Valley Fort Festival (U5-U11),
they’ve been having huge games with in previous
Richard Hawkes Cup (U12) and Kim Lam Cup (U12).
rounds. This round was no exception and the game
The Valley Fort Festival, the fifth of the season took place at the HKU turned out to be a very hard fought battle between the
Stanley Ho Sports Centre on Sunday 26th February, which represented top two sides in the Division. Stingrays scored first but
a change of venue from Kings Park. As a result the organisers took full the FC girls bounced back to go 1-1. Again, Stingrays
advantage and included a series of matches for the U5’s and a Coaches scored, but the never-say-die spirit of the FC girls
Touch competition. For the U5s we entered 6 teams and safe to say brought them back into the game and they scored an
they all enjoyed being involved and playing. We had a very good turnout equalizer to make it 2-2, and that was how the game
for the Coach’s Touch competition with representation across different finished. In the remaining three games, the girls probably
age groups. In the end three teams played in two finals. So with two played some of the best rugby they’ve played all season,
teams competing in the plate final, all involved deservedly came away and they put in some excellent performances to beat
with some silverware. Otherwise all our 41 participating teams from Flying Kukris 6-0, Sandy Bay 3-0 and Valley Fort 7-0.
U6-U11 enjoyed a great day of competitive and enjoyable Mini Rugby. To score 18 tries and only concede 2 was an awesome
Separately our 6 teams in the U12 boys and U12 girls played their latest performance and meant that they beat Sai Kung to the
rounds of the Richard Hawkes Cup and Kim Lam Cup at Happy Valley. title on points difference. All the girls played very well,
with special mentions to Joy Uso Udo, Lauren Cheng
Furthermore, Football Club had a good showing at the KL Saracens Mini and Sayaka Takigawa.
Rugby Festival in Kuala Lumpur with tourists from each age group from
Under 6s to Under 12s. In Division 2, FC2 continued to build and put in some
great performances to end with a record of played 4,
Bruce Ruffy, Mini Rugby Chairman won 2, lost 2. There were great wins against Valley Rays
(3-2) and Sandy Bay (4-1), a narrow loss to Discovery
30 Apr 2017MINI RUGBY
Bay Pirates (2-3) and a further loss to a much together in defence (to our own players!). We Thanks again to the coaches and parents for
larger USRC side (2-6). The team finished won 8-3. their continued support of the squad!
a very credible 3rd place in the division. As
Next we played USRC2 (Tigers) in what was Peter Hudson
with FC1, all the girls played really well, with
a much more competitive game. We played
special mentions going to Collette Wong
some good rugby, got the ball down the line
and Leila Pimlott who showed great skill and
pace in running in some awesome tries.
for some quality tries and turned the ball over Under 10 Cobras
in rucks. We missed a few tackles (as the
All in all a great day for both teams and all the boys went too high) but scrambled well and The Cobras had a very successful Valley
girls did the Club proud not only by the rugby ran out to win 6 – 1. Fort festival, beating teams from Sandy Bay,
skills but also in the spirit in which they DB Pirates and USRC Tigers with a total of
In the final game we played Tung Chung in nine tries for and only two against. All three
played their games. Peter Whitton
a very combative game. The team came up victories were founded on aggressive defence
as a line much more effectively, we made with the boys showing they’ve absorbed
our tackles and held our own in what were Coach Spizz’s lessons on the importance
Under 12 Boys very competitive breakdowns. We broke the of working as a defensive unit to deny the
HKFC U12 boys entered the penultimate deadlock after about 10 minutes when James opposition time and space. This defensive
round of the Richard Hawkes competition, scored an excellent try after a number of pressure, coupled with effective rucking,
needing to ensure they remained in their phases. This was followed by another from forced a number of turnovers which the
Leagues to put each team in the best position Will and we closed out the game 2 – 0 team was then able to exploit. For example,
to win silverware at the HKFC tournament in the game against USRC, good scramble
The team played some good rugby, moved
next month. HKFC 4 played well, winning defence not only ended a threatening USRC
the ball well but took too much contact at
two of their games and drawing one. HKFC attack which had carried deep into our half,
times. We still need to come up as a line
3 won one, drew one and lost two meaning but also secured a turnover from which the
more effectively and proved how well we can
they remained in their pool. HKFC 2 won two, team ran the length of the field to score. Still
do so in the final game. Simon Hague
drew one and lost one. HKFC won two and plenty to work on ahead of the Football Club
lost two, each loss only by one try. The U12’s festival - in particular the team’s attacking
use a squad system to rotate players around, alignment and ability to recognize and attack
Under 10 Girls
rather than having completely distinct teams. space - but this performance shows that the
Over the next few sessions the teams will The HKFC U10G FC2 team was back in foundations are in place for the flair to come.
train together more closely. With some good action again at the Valley Fort festival. With Special mentions to Eliot Marschall, who
results behind them, some team training and plenty to prove, the squad was keen to set the standard in defence with his work
a few players back from injury, all four teams get back out on the pitch and continue to rate and tackle technique, Henry Lapham,
are in great positions to win trophies. improve in certain areas of their team play! who carried strongly in his first appearance
for the Cobras and William Thomson, who
Steve Jones All three games were played in typical style.
produced his best match of the season when
Barnstorming runs from debutante Charlotte
playing against us for a short-handed USRC
Teague, Sophie Aranha and Aine McCoig
Tigers side.
Under 11s put the team on the front foot! Ferocious
tackling from Louise Johanssen and The squad comprised: Admes Hung, Felix
First up we played Aberdeen Dolphins, Spooner, William Thomson, Pietro Caselli,
aggressive counter rucking from Bridgid
we had some late arrivals so didn’t get to Dominic Falso, Gustavo Hendriks, Ethan
Warde contributed to the defensive game
prepare fully, but since they were short of Reboredo, Eliot Marschall, Henry Lapham,
and ball retention!
players too, we gave them some to even Craig McSheaffrey, Aidan Sullivan, Freddie
it out and, as they were not such a strong Three great games with some work still to be
Durrant and Alastair Metson.
side, we gave them one extra player. The done on the teams wide play, has given the
team moved the ball well to attack the space, squad something to work on at training in the Nicholas Metson
rucked and tackled well but conceded following weeks.
three tries because we were not coming up
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