tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post3868261099624589891..comments2024-02-01T20:52:24.827+08:00Comments on CEO 的話: Aiming High – Together 力爭上游 萬眾一心Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311816601866550472noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post-83414087641250062452014-05-26T17:54:54.950+08:002014-05-26T17:54:54.950+08:00David,
Can you forward your email address to me so...David,<br />Can you forward your email address to me so I can send you the document. The address on the Blog doesn't seem to be correct.<br />My address is mark.sutcliffe@hkfa.com<br />Thanks.<br />MarkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12311816601866550472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post-89674815914284466192014-05-13T11:52:36.743+08:002014-05-13T11:52:36.743+08:00Hi Mark,
I would like a full copy as well. Would y...Hi Mark,<br />I would like a full copy as well. Would you be so kind to forward one to me at <br />david AT davidma DOT net?<br />Thanks,<br />-David<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220378449978838966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post-56360481485172169792014-05-02T09:48:44.870+08:002014-05-02T09:48:44.870+08:00Dear Bruno,
Yes, I will send you a copy. Thanks fo...Dear Bruno,<br />Yes, I will send you a copy. Thanks for your interest.<br />Regards<br />Mark Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12311816601866550472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post-21806496768394525612014-05-01T10:01:20.732+08:002014-05-01T10:01:20.732+08:00Hi Mark,
Very interested in reading the report. ...Hi Mark, <br /><br />Very interested in reading the report. Would you mind to send a copy to me? bruno.cannavan@gmail.com <br /><br />ThanksBrunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958484247727601779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post-79814841534692976772014-04-30T10:08:05.331+08:002014-04-30T10:08:05.331+08:00Dear Jamie,
Thanks for your interest. A copy is wi...Dear Jamie,<br />Thanks for your interest. A copy is winging its way to you through the ether. Personally I am pleased that Tai Po has an opportunity to join the Premier League. The way they were relegated last season was unfortunate and they are one of the more positive and forward looking clubs in Hong Kong.<br />Regards<br />MarkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12311816601866550472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post-71286483068647590632014-04-29T02:32:23.369+08:002014-04-29T02:32:23.369+08:00Mark,
As always, a very interesting blog post. I&...Mark,<br /><br />As always, a very interesting blog post. I'd be very interested to read the full report if you'd be so kind as to forward it on to marinosjamie@gmail.com <br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Jamie (A very happy Tai Po FC fan!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04361806377829886122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post-66234829125941709682014-04-28T15:48:26.901+08:002014-04-28T15:48:26.901+08:00Dear Amro,
I have emailed the report to you. I hop...Dear Amro,<br />I have emailed the report to you. I hope you enjoy reading it. As ever your feedback would be welcomed.<br />Regards<br />MarkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12311816601866550472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post-27059975794301616442014-04-23T17:56:57.483+08:002014-04-23T17:56:57.483+08:00Mark,
Thank you for another insightful blog post ...Mark,<br /><br />Thank you for another insightful blog post and I sincerely hope the funding for Hong Kong football is extended beyond October. <br /><br />As you mentioned the full 'Aiming High - Together' report can be made available on email, I would definitely be interested in viewing it in more detail. Is it possible for it to get sent to me at amro.abbas@esf.org.hk<br /><br />Cheers<br />Amro<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583487154580044790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post-87614815498168741062014-04-18T14:09:12.239+08:002014-04-18T14:09:12.239+08:00Dear Mark,
Yes, mainland players would be the lowe...Dear Mark,<br />Yes, mainland players would be the lowest hanging fruit. I worry that it may not be a significant injection of talent.<br /><br />According to the Nationality Law of PRC implementation in HKSAR (http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/chinese/law.htm#nat), the PRC does not recognize other foreign passports of HKSAR passport holders, but they may keep those foreign passports. However, they would not be able to benefit from foreign consular privileges. This is the basic loophole that many HK "dual-nationals" use and I personally know of many HKSAR passport holders that possess other foreign valid passports. I have friends that were born in USA, with US Passport, but have recently received an HKSAR passport. I understand that this is a complicated process, and that HKFA resources are limited. <br /><br />With regards to scouting, I know of some that would be happy to help with developing the process and implementing the search in the United States (especially on the women's side). Perhaps the HKFA can reach out to supporters residing in other countries. <br /><br />I apologize for side-tracking the larger conversation. I truly believe that the Football Task Force will ultimately decide funding based on probability of success. I'm almost certain that 'success' in most people's minds will be in terms of the National team winning games.<br /><br />Best Regards with my Support,<br />DavidAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220378449978838966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post-24306217472730447012014-04-17T14:31:27.143+08:002014-04-17T14:31:27.143+08:00Dear David,
Thank you for your comments. Because o...Dear David,<br />Thank you for your comments. Because of Hong Kongs status as a SAR of China, the eligibility criteria for playing for the representative teams are somewhat different to other countries. Unlike other countries anyone looking to represent Hong Kong has to rescind their original nationality so they can get a Hong Kong passport. The concept of 'dual-nationality' doesn't exist in the same way here. This puts us at a disadvantage. There are examples of players doing this, so it is possible but it requires time and a big commitment.<br />Other countries have it much easier and I am aware of the big progress being made by Philippines, Guam etc by scouting players living in another country that fulfil the FIFA criteria. In our case we would not only have to find the players but also persuade them to give up the other nationality. <br />We are trying to address this anomaly now because we are certainly disadvantaged. On a more positive note we should be targeting mainland Chinese players because they can be eligible after fulfilling a two-year residency period.<br />It should be easier to find these players too. International scouting can be resource intensive.<br />Regards<br />Mark <br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12311816601866550472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post-4265420281097572262014-04-17T05:42:39.650+08:002014-04-17T05:42:39.650+08:00Dear Mark,
The HKFA efforts are much appreciated....Dear Mark,<br /><br />The HKFA efforts are much appreciated. The issue of funding solely depends on the long-term vision of the Football Task Force as Aiming High will have difficulty in producing many significant immediate results. I pray that the Football Task Force will be convinced that patience will eventually yield favorable outcomes.<br /><br />I feel that in addition to the impressive plans outlined for grassroots growth, I believe we need an immediate injection of talent at all levels of the national teams, both men and women. We need players that are immediately able to raise the level of play. <br /><br />I ask HKFA to increase efforts to search the globe for eligible footballers to play for HKFA youth and senior national teams. <br /><br />Under FIFA Statutes (Application of the Statutes, Article III Eligibility to play for representative teams): <br /> a) He was born on the territory of the relevant Association;<br /> b) His biological mother or biological father was born on the territory of the relevant Association;<br /> c) His grandmother or grandfather was born on the territory of the relevant Association;<br /> d) He has lived continuously on the territory of the relevant Association for at least two years <br /><br />All of these conditions require that they applied to the relevant Association before their 21st birthday) or have never played in an official FIFA international competition (non-friendly).<br /><br />We need to look abroad to find quality players that would look to have opportunity to play at an international level. <br /><br />One observation you have made on a few occasions is that youth players have limited time and competition. Fewer touches on the ball, fewer chances to develop into creative, athletic footballers. While invoking change at home in HK, also look to places where eligible youth players are already at a very high level of play and athleticism. <br /><br />For example, Jürgen Klinsmann has a son that I believe is eligible to play for Germany, US, AND Taiwan. The US Men's National team which Klinsmann manages, has 4 foreign-born players that have helped the team get to its current FIFA ranking of 13. This has raised the level of play which is quite infectious, causing all players to take their experience back to their clubs. <br /><br />There are children and grandchildren of Hong Kong people abroad that would love the opportunity to play and represent their family's homeland. I hope to see the HKFA actively scout and recruit these players, to benefit the short and long-term of HK Football.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220378449978838966noreply@blogger.com