Offside have understood that First Division club, Eastern District, are still exploring the possibility of promotion next season. The club, which finished eighth, have never competed in top flight before and have avoided public comment about their intentions.
There are differing opinions within the football community about whether both Canton United and Eastern District will join next season. Some believe that Eastern District will be given priority, while others believe Canton’s prospects are farther along. Some believe that the HKFA wish to have an even number of teams in the league next season, while others believe an odd number is not a big concern.
One piece of information that Offside was able to gather was that Canton United have powerful backers within the industry in their corner, including Philip Lee. The extent of his involvement is unknown, but some insiders believe that this increases the chances that Canton will debut in the league next season.
Why the triple round-robin deserves to stay
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