1941-08-29 — Page 15

SOUTH CHINA FACE Intermediate Line Main NEW SOCCER SEASON Kwong Wah Problem

WITH CONFIDENCE

By “Reféreo”.

"WE HAVE OUR WINNING LEAGUE AND SHIELD TEAM ALMOST. INTACT FOR THIS SEA- SON AND, WITH THE YOUNGER PLAYERS BE- NEFITING FROM THE SEASON'S EXPERIENCE IN FIRST DIVISION AND THE RECENT MALAYAN TOUR, WE ARE CONFIDENT OF AGAIN HOLDING OUR OWN IN LOCAL FOOT- BALL CIRCLES," MR., LEUNG CHE U K-WAN, MANAGER OF SOUTH CHINA A.A., TOLD ME YESTERDAY.

A different spirit prevails at the Caroline Club this season as compared with this time last year, when the committee were almost frantic in their endeavours to get a team together for the start of the season,

This year things are going along very smoothly, so much so that South China are holding their first practice next week and have already arranged friendly_games against Police, Middlesex and St. Joseph's before the commence- ment of the season.

vacancy in

There is only one -the senior team, due to the trans- fer of Lee Kwok-wai to Kwong Wah, and that is in the back divi- sion. Lee Wai-tong, who has ex- pressed a desire to play there. may be given that position, other- wise Tse Kam-hung, a right-half, ⚫ will be playing there, while his place in the intermediate line would then be Laken by Lau Chung-sang

With Lee Wai-tong in the at- tack, the forward line will be composed of Lee Tak-kee, on the right-wing, Chan Tak-fai, Lee Wai-tong, Chau Man-chi and Lee Shek-yau.

Chau Man-chi improved great- ly last season and lived up to that promise on the Malayan tour, and he must now be considered one of the best inside forwards in the Colony, though he must improve his shooting.

Real Problem

Lau Chung-sang, who played In the intermediate line last sea- son, has also de- veloped into a

LAU

Lee Wai-tong, probably the finest forward to have played In Hong Kong, may be seen at full-back in the champions' line-up this coming season.

first class inside- forwards, they have three centre- forward, and he forwards in Lee

is giving the Wai-tong, Chan Committee food Tak-fal and Lee for thought, and Tak-kee. Lee Tak- they have not yet kee will be seen decided whether again on the right- he will be more wing, while Chan useful in the at-Tak-fai will often tack or in the be seen in the cen- intermediate line. tre-forward posi- tion, even if Lee

Lee Wai-tong is hoping that Wai-tong is in the Lau Chung-sang will be given attack. Chau Man- a chance in the attack for two chi will be in his reasons with six forwards Lee usual position may not have to play so often and inside-right, where he will also have a better chance in well with of playing in the defence.

Tam Kwan-kon will again be seen in goal. On the recent tour he gave a much improved display on his last season's form in Hong Kong.

Tsang Chung-wan, who played yery well in the closing stages of last

season,

was

very disappointing on tour, but he hopes with prac tice to recapture his best form. Hè will probably be partnered by Tse Kam-hung, one of South China's "finds" last year, and who is equal- ly at home at half or full-back."

TSE

Half-Back Doubt

CHAN

at

his style fits that of the other forwards, and Lee Shek-yau will again be on the left-wing.

Probable Line-Up

China senior team:-

Following is the probable South

Tsang

Tam Kwan-kwon; Chung-wan and Tse Kam-hung

of Lee Wai-tong: Lau Hin.g-choy, Tak-po,

Lam

Tse Kam-hung or Lau Chung sang; Leo Tak-kee, Lau Chung-sang or Lee Wai-tong, Chan Tak-fai, Chau Màn chi and Lee Shek- you:

In spite of the

fact that South

China juniors' were Lee Shok-yàu practically a new

Lam Tak po a rugged player side at the opening of last season but a great defender, and expon- they met with fair success in the ent of the third League and were runners-up In back game, will the Junior Shield competition. All again be seen in last year's players are again the pivotal position available und; also with added ex- "and he will be as perience, they are expected to do Zisted on his right better this season. They will be by Lau Hing-choy, strengthened by the inclusion of "The left-half posi-Took Yue-Wah, a half-back from

tion is doubtful Kit Chee,

and in all", pro- Ho Po-put will be playing in bability will be goal with Chan Yue-shing as one Alled by Lau of the backs.

Chung sống.

Though South China Have good Ho Lok-kl a very promising

youngster, full of stamina arid']

· TO DAY'S MEETING good ball control, will be one of

the halves. Ho, has the makings

Kwong Wah, who finished up in joeveral games last season. This player backs. Yeung, played for, South China, the middle of the First Division has the makings of a good back, and in Sentor Division several seasons ago League Football table last season cipation besides clearing cleanly and

in a triat yesterday showed keen art and is on experienced player, are confident of doing better this powerfully.

The brothers Yeung Poon-hang and season as they will' have" all those

Yeung Poonthon will be at right-half The Intermedinta time will be chosen and centrehalf respectively, while - the players who did duty, for them at from the following: Lo Shu-kar, Yeung left-half position will be filled by Wong the end of last season, when they Tse-cheong, Chting Kim-fal and Leung Wah-gay or Wong Slu-ving won the majority of their games, wat to Sul-kaf played for the while they have secured the ser-be given the left-huit berth, wilt Yeung Division last season, will be in the at- Juniors last season; but will probably played a number of games in First Ting Yung-fat and Lo Wing-kul Who vices of Lee Kwok-wal, South Techcong in China First Division back, and Ip These two were the mainstay of the of Leung Bing-kam, Ting Yufig-fat, Lo the pivotal position. trick, while the line is likely to consist Yan-po, a right-winger with play-jurilor team last season: Leung Pak- Wing-kul, and Wong Shu-Ping." ed for South China juhibts two wal, who played at left-back for the seasons ago.

seniors last season; is likely to complete for the Junior team, but hope to be. Kwong Wah are short of a left-winger

able to fill the vacancy after a few practice gameș,

team should do well;

Yeung Tse-chong, who played for the juniors in order to give them encour- agement, will be in the sentor side,

By "Referee"

A

Last season Kwang Wah, in spite of the Intermediate line. the fact that they had, the services of the Gosand brothers, Pereira and C. Remedios, started off yery badly, thesa

Mr. F. C. Soorig 19 manager · and tour players talling to combine with the forward line. They will have two game-a friendly will be against Police The strength of Kwong Wahltes in trainer of the teams, and their Arst the Chinese, but after they Chinese team pulled together wen and on the left and Ip Yati-po on the right.

left the speedy wingers with Wong Kitig-Cheong at Boundary Street on September 6. won a number of games in succession. Wong played for Hong Kong against Wah: Cheung Wing, Chow Whig-hung. Following have signed on for Kwong with the same players available, the Saigon, when Hong Kong visited that Lee Wah-chee, Cheuk Shek-kam, Wong

fof representative games last season.

port in 1940, and played in a number Kar-kit, Yeung Poor-hang, Yeang Poon- wang, Wong. King-cheung, Lo Shu-kar. Chin Chi-fan will again lead the at- Wan Shifying, Cheung Wai-shu, Chin tack and will have Cheuk Shel-kam Chi-fan, Yeung - The Tsong Chong Nab- and Lee Yan-leung as Inside forwards.shing, Chung Fal-lum, Lam Ching- Owing to the lack of a winger last season

good right fong, Chung Kin-fat, Lo' Wing-Run Lee Chéuk Shek-kain Kwok-kee, Lee Yan-leung, Leung Bing- was forced to play on the wing; but hts chuen: Leung Bing-kam, Leung Pak- přědènèt mì' the inside position this wai, Lung Chi-lup, Tin Yung-fat Wong season should lend valuable support to Shlu-kce, Wong Cheung, Wong Wah-gay. the attack.

YeungPoohon, Lee Kwok wat and Ip Yan-po.

yesterday at Boundary Street and all Kwong Wah held their first practice the players were on view, A short game was placed, in which Cheuk Shek-kam and Wong King-cheong diś- played good understanding, Chin Chi- fan, w~ Shluckte and Ip Yan-po were

Kwong Wah's only trouble at the mḍment is thdir intermediate tine. Lee Kwok-wai, who was 'thjured last season, will probably be playing in the pivotal position, but unifir he is con- pletely recovered he will be playing a back,

Lee Kwok-kce will again be in goal, Kwong Wah juniors met with varying with Wong Cheung, who played for success last season but with Kit Chee early last season, as his un-materiar at their dispósnt at present the

derstady:

they should improve on their standing Chung Fal-lum and Lee Kwok-wal Wong Cheung, who Ropt goal for Kit are the probable backs for the opening Chee in the early part of last season ntatches of the season, though great will be playing, while Wong Shui-kee, hopes are planed on Wong Shtu-kee, unless he is promoted to the senior who played for South China Junters in team, and Yeung Poon-hon will be the also prominent, ip

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