Scott ‘very sad’ over Hong Kong exit after Kitchee fail to approach midfielder over new contract, while uncertainty reigns over Premier League’s make-up in 2024-25.

Hong Kong players left guessing over Jorn Andersen’s future, with no news communicated to squad following head coach quit reports.

Jorn Andersen will appear at a press conference on Wednesday, although media will not be allowed to ask questions. The head coach has already reportedly cleared out his desk.

Aston Villa coach Gombau reveals gratitude for Kitchee chief patience following first season ‘mistakes’, Spaniard working closely with Unai Emery, after time assisting Ange Postecoglou.

Lee Man topple Kitchee 3-2 on final day of the season, with players apparently set for payday after completing unbeaten league campaign.

Lee Man’s Henri Anier says the climate, playing surfaces and separation from his family made for a difficult first season in Hong Kong.

Players left guessing over reasons for dugout change, midfielder Scott says as he acknowledges low morale but refutes suggestion of divided camp.

Lee Man owner vows to match big-spending Kitchee after 6-1 slaying of Sham Shui Po gives team Premier League trophy.

Club owner Ken Ng-kin prepared to spend ‘as much as it needs’ after losing Premier League, FA Cup and Sapling Cup trophies in disastrous 2023-24 season.

Kitchee get a win at last after a torrid run, meaning Lee Man must still earn a point from their match away to Sham Shui Po to be crowned champions.

BC Rangers’ owner and captain break off from Sapling Cup celebrations to question the future of football in the city.

Yakubu Nassam Ibrahim’s goal gives BC Rangers first silverware since 1995, as Kitchee fail to force goalkeeper into a save then gag their players over coach situation.

Last season’s treble winners have already lost their grip on Premier League and FA Cup titles after damaging defeats by Eastern.

Dani Almazan, one of the stand-out players in this Hong Kong season, reveals how time with ‘Uncle’ David Villa, the former Barcelona and Spain superstar, shaped his football education.

Professional side Tranmere Rovers host second edition of UK Hong Kong Cup, with chairman seeing potential to attract BN(O) holders to help regenerate Wirral region.

Head coach Kim Dong-jin publicly demoted as assistant takes charge during crushing 2-1 FA Cup semi-final defeat to Eastern.

Financially ailing underdogs succeed where all in the league have failed as they end champions-elect Lee Man’s chance of doing the double.

Local FA under fire for not using VAR in every match, but city’s referees boss denies its inconsistent use jeopardises the league’s integrity.

Kitchee chief Ken Ng would back an independent organisation to oversee the local Premier League, but distanced himself from the idea of a power grab by member clubs.

President says Hong Kong club ‘has problems’ after poor league campaign, challenges interim boss Kim Dong-jin to prove he deserves job full time with cup finals ahead.

Attacker Mahama Awal ‘felt so down’ following omission from Asian Cup finals squad, the 32-year-old slept through attempts to summon him for March qualifier.

Officials condemned as flooding hits decisive matches in city’s top league, after fixtures go ahead despite pleas to postpone.

Interim head coach Kim Dong-jin confident chances of claiming post on permanent basis unharmed by Eastern defeat that essentially handed title to Lee Man

Hong Kong defender Helio Goncalves is urging the city’s football authorities to redouble efforts to attract world-renowned clubs for friendly matches, says more needs to be done to grow the game.

Future of Kitchee striker Kim Shin-wook uncertain, as head coach Kim Dong-jin says he does not know if fellow South Korean will see out expensive three-year contract.

The annual HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens includes the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Fulham, but coincides with potential Hong Kong title decider between Lee Man and Kitchee.

Jakob Jantscher says personal reasons responsible for imminent departure from Kitchee, club denies fallout after Austrian excluded from squad for weekend clash.

Fouls by Kitchee players and a handball in the penalty area that was missed and not investigated by the officials leave Premier League club furious.

The sport’s world governing body has said it will look into the policy which blocks league games from being staged in foreign territories.