港足主帥金判坤：以“為香港而死”的精神奮鬥
擔任港隊主教練的3年期間，金判坤一直致力向球員灌輸近於軍隊文化的鬥心，讓球員無
懼困境。
他說：“在韓國，如果你效力國家隊，就會不惜為球隊付出生命。但在香港，從來沒有這
樣的心態。”
“對韓國球員來說，態度是最重要的。你未必像對手那麼優秀、那麼強大，但必須展現出
強大的心理素質，讓對手知道你會堅持到最後一刻。”
在金判坤執教下，港隊球員逐步改變，令他甚為欣慰。不過要蛻變仍然需要很多時間、很
多工夫。
港足主帥金判坤：以“為香港而死”的精神奮鬥
金判坤表示，曾經患上危及性命的重病，差點死在香港。
2015年11月29日 早上7:00
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最近的世界杯亞洲區預選賽中，香港隊在教練金判坤帶領下，在C組對陣中國隊的兩場賽
事均以零比零賽和，是近年港隊對國足所取得的最好成績之一，尤其考慮到國足在國際足
聯的排名為84，而港隊排名較之低61位，所以港隊的成績更令人刮目相看。其中，教練金
判坤的熱誠毋庸置疑；但他也曾經因為工作壓力，幾乎在這個城市失去性命。
今年4月，港隊對國足賽和之時，國足仍然排名小組第一，而港隊在五支隊伍中排名末尾
。其餘三支隊伍為2022年世界杯主辦國卡塔爾、馬爾代夫和不丹。
但46歲的韓國籍教練金判坤向來以廣為人知的口號“為香港而死”激勵球隊士氣。他表示
，曾經患上危及性命的重病，差點死在香港。
金判坤早在2000年左右，即他仍是球員身份的時候，就已經與香港足球結下不解之緣。他
說：“我擔任過[甲組足球聯賽俱樂部]南華的教練，2010年又為港隊擔任兼職教練。期間
因為壓力極大，我的腎臟出現了問題。”
他透露：“我被迫辭去兩個職位，因為醫生說這個病或會影響肝臟，有可能誘發癌症。”
金判坤憶述說，由於腎臟問題，他曾經一個晚上需要上7次洗手間，導致睡眠不足，容易
向周圍的人發脾氣。那段時間，他的家人和球員都吃了不少苦頭。
2010年底，金判坤帶領本地強隊南華連續第三屆奪得本地聯賽冠軍，之後返回祖國治病。
回到韓國後，他為當地球隊慶南FC出任顧問，並治癒了腎臟疾病，次年重返香港，出任香
港足球總會青年代表隊教練。2012年底，港足成人隊教練──澳大利亞籍的馬域克（
Ernie Merrick）突然辭職，由金判坤接替。
擔任港隊主教練的3年期間，金判坤一直致力向球員灌輸近於軍隊文化的鬥心，讓球員無
懼困境。
他說：“在韓國，如果你效力國家隊，就會不惜為球隊付出生命。但在香港，從來沒有這
樣的心態。”
“對韓國球員來說，態度是最重要的。你未必像對手那麼優秀、那麼強大，但必須展現出
強大的心理素質，讓對手知道你會堅持到最後一刻。”
在金判坤執教下，港隊球員逐步改變，令他甚為欣慰。不過要蛻變仍然需要很多時間、很
多工夫。
他說：“在世界杯預選賽中對陣實力更強的國足時，港隊無論在主場還是客場，每分每秒
都全力以赴。”
“我們知道對手很強，但從未退縮。如果退縮，就得不到對手的尊重，並會遭球迷離棄，
也不會再受贊助商青睞。”
“我們最近的主場比賽都吸引了大批球迷入場支持，就連在國際友誼賽對陣寂寂無名的緬
甸，也有逾5千球迷進場，這對球員來說是極大的鼓舞。”
港隊隊長葉鴻輝也感謝球迷的支持，表示以往從未見過此等盛況。
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2018年世界杯預選賽港隊在旺角大球場對陣國足的比賽後，金判坤（穿襯衫領帶者）與港
隊球員慶祝。攝影：K. Y. Cheng
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今年9月，2018年世界杯預選賽國足對港隊賽事在深圳寶安體育場舉行，兩隊最終賽和。
賽後主教練金判坤（左四）與港隊球員（左起）鄭璟昊、安基斯、法圖斯、助教廖俊輝、
門將葉鴻輝手牽手慶祝。攝影：Edward Wong
葉鴻輝說：“對陣卡塔爾時我們落後零比三，但球迷仍然繼續為我們打氣，沒有離場。這
就是為何我們在接近完場時能夠扳回兩球。如果球迷不離不棄，球員又豈能放棄？”
2000年，金判坤在韓國聯賽球隊全北現代汽車足球俱樂部掛靴已3季，其時獲得前港隊教
練郭家明邀請，在香港繼續其球員生涯。來到香港後，他先後效力三支球隊：快譯通、花
花和流浪，及後於2004年返國。
他在流浪擔任球員/教練之時，認識了一群年輕球員，包括陳偉豪、張健峰、盧均宜、李
志豪和林嘉緯，如今他們都是港隊的主力。
2008年，金判坤獲邀出任南華教練，因而重返香港。
他說：“許多年輕球員成為球隊的主力，並向俱樂部提議讓我回來。”
2010年，他因不堪工作壓力而出現腎臟問題，所以離開了南華。2011年底，他第三次重返
香港。
在他率領下，港隊在2018年世界杯預選賽的小組賽中暫時取得第二名，目前仍有一場對陣
卡塔爾的比賽。金判坤下月將和香港足球總會討論續約問題。
他說：“香港始終給我機會，對此我很高興。我的家人也很喜歡這裡，我的孩子們也都在
香港唸書。香港是個安全的城市，即使他們晚回家，我也從來不需要擔心。”
“身為外國人，我面對很多問題，因為我很認真地想幫助港隊取得好成績。但如果他們真
的信任我、尊重我、支持我，我很樂意留下來。”
“我願意為他們付出生命。”
（翻譯/Alison Yeung；編審/Nelson Cheng）
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South Korean Kim Pan-gon pushes 'Die for Hong Kong' approach in leading
soccer team
South Korean Kim Pan-gon oversaw impressive draws against China in World Cup
qualifiers, but he also faced a major health crisis in 2010
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During his three years as head coach, Kim has tried to instil a fighting
attitude akin to an army culture in the team so that the players can stand up
to any difficulties. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
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I was forced to abandon both jobs here. My doctor told me the disease could
affect my liver and develop into cancerKIM PAN-GON
No one doubted the commitment of coach Kim Pan-gon to Hong Kong soccer as he
led the city in the recent World Cup qualifiers, but Hong Kong is also the
place where Kim could have lost his life due to work pressure.
The two goalless draws against China in group C of the regional qualifiers
are some of the best results against "Big Brother" China in recent years.
This is particularly impressive as China are 84th in current Fifa rankings,
while Hong Kong lie 61 places below them.
The mainlanders were ranked top of the group when the draw was made in April,
while Hong Kong were bottom among the five teams, which also included 2022
World Cup hosts Qatar, Maldives and Bhutan.
But the Korean, 46, who always uses his famous slogan "Die for Hong Kong" to
motivate his players, disclosed he might have died here himself due to a
life-threatening disease.
"When I was the coach of [First Division club] South China and worked as a
part-time coach for the Hong Kong team in 2010, I was under such enormous
pressure that my kidney malfunctioned," said Kim, who has had a long
association with Hong Kong soccer since his playing days around the turn of
the century.
"I was forced to abandon both jobs here as my doctor told me the disease
could affect my liver and develop into cancer, " he said.
Kim remembered how his kidney problem made him go to the toilet seven times a
night and without sufficient sleep, he became easily angry with people around
him. His family members and players suffered a lot during that period.
The Korean had to go back to his own country for treatment in late 2010 after
leading domestic powerhouse South China to three consecutive domestic
championships.
He joined Gyeongnam FC back home as a consultant, healing his kidney problem
before returning to Hong Kong the following year as coach of the Hong Kong
Football Association Academy. He took on the senior squad job in late 2012
following the sudden departure of Australian Ernie Merrick.
During his three years as head coach, Kim has tried to instil a fighting
attitude akin to an army culture in the team so that the players can stand up
to any difficulties.
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Kim Pan-gon (in shirt and tie) celebrate with Team Hong Kong after the 2018
FIFA World Cup Qualifier match Hong Kong vs. China at the Mong Kok Stadium.
Photo: K. Y. Cheng
"In Korea, if you are playing for the national team, you are prepared to die
for it, but it's never been the case here in Hong Kong," he said.
"For Korean players, attitude always comes first. Maybe you are not as good
as your opponents nor as strong as your opponents, but you must be able to
show a strong mentality, letting them know you will fight until the last
moment."
The coach is delighted that his players are making gradual changes under his
guidance, although a lot more hard work and time is needed.
READ MORE: Coach: I don't care where our footballers were born - as long they
do the business for Hong Kong
"They battled hard for every single moment against the more powerful China
team in both their home and away matches in the World Cup qualifiers," he
said.
"We knew we were fighting against a giant but we never stepped back. If you
do, your rivals will not respect you, the fans will turn their back on you
and the sponsors will leave you.
"Our recent home matches have drawn big crowds to support us. Even the
international friendly against unheralded Myanmar attracted over 5,000 fans.
This is a big encouragement to the players."
Hong Kong captain Yapp Hung-fai also paid tribute to the fans' support,
saying he had never seen such scenes before.
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Head coach Kim Pan-gon (L4) and Hong Kong team's (from left) Cheng King-ho,
Christian Annan, Festus Baise, assistant coach Liu Chun-fai and goalkeeper
Yapp Hung-fai in cheers after the draw against China of the 2018 FIFA World
cup Qualifier at Baoan Stadium in Shenzhen in September. Photo: Edward Wong
"When we were down 3-0 against Qatar, the fans kept cheering for us and had
no intention of leaving. This is why we could pull back two late goals
because if the fans did not give up, how could the players give up?" said
Yapp.
Already retired from Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the Korean league for over
three seasons, Kim was invited by former national team coach Kwok Ka-ming in
2000 to extend his playing career in Hong Kong where he starred for three
clubs - Instant Dict, Double Flower and Rangers - before returning home in
2004.
When he was player/coach for Rangers, he came across a group of young players
including Chan Wai-ho, Cheung Kin-fung, Lo Kwan-yee, Lee Chi-ho and Lam
Ka-wai, who are now all staples of the Hong Kong team.
He came back to Hong Kong in 2008 when he was asked to manage South China.
"Many of these young players became regulars in the team and recommended that
the club bring me back," he said.
He left South China in 2010 after failing to cope with the pressure of the
job, which led to his kidney problem. Kim then made a third return to Hong
Kong in late 2011.
After leading Hong Kong to second place in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers with
one match left against Qatar, Kim will sit down with the Football Association
to discuss the renewal of his contract, which comes up next month.
"I am happy Hong Kong has always offered me the opportunity," he said. "My
family also enjoys living here, my kids are studying here. Hong Kong is such
a safe city that I never have to worry about them coming home late.
"As a foreigner, I face a lot of difficulties as I am very serious about
helping Hong Kong get results. But if they really trust me, respect me and
support me, I am more than happy to stay.
"I can die for them."
This article appeared in the South China Morning Post print edition as Coach
who pushes 'die for HK' approach
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Coach: I don't care where our footballers were born - as long they do the
business for Hong Kong
Coach hits out at criticisms, with nearly half his squad for crucial World
Cup soccer qualifiers against the Maldives and China originally from Africa
or Brazil
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Hong Kong coach Kim Pan-gon (centre) and Hong Kong team in cheers after the
draw against China of the 2018 FIFA World cup Qualifier at Baoan Stadium in
Shenzhen in September. Photo: Edward Wong
Hong Kong coach Kim Pan-gon has made results his priority, with almost half
of his squad for crucial World Cup soccer qualifiers against the Maldives and
China containing naturalised players.
Of the 24-member preliminary squad announced on Tuesday, nine players have
changed their nationality to represent Hong Kong, including the four Kitchee
players who obtained their SAR passports over the past two weeks. Most are
originally from Africa or Brazil.
I have a clear picture that Hong Kong have to call up the best players for
the World Cup qualifiers HONG KONG COACH KIM PAN-GON
The four Kitchee players are forwards Alex Akande, Paulo Carreiro, Sandro and
defender Helio Goncalves.
READ MORE: Hong Kong football fans betrayed as fear of offending motherland
shuts them out of home derby against China
Veteran striker Chan Siu-ki said on social media: "Why the young local
players have to train hard and for what?"
And indeed youngsters Lee Ka-yiu, Tan Chun-lok, Lo Kong-wai and Lam Hok-hei
have been dropped from the squad, which will be reduced to 23 players.
Kim defended his decision, saying only results mattered and there should be
no prejudice towards naturalised players.
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Members of the Hong Kong squad go through a training session on Tuesday. Many
of the squad are naturalised players, originally from Africa or Brazil
"I have a clear picture that Hong Kong have to call up the best players for
the World Cup qualifiers as this is not a tournament for [young players] to
improve in," said Kim.
Hong Kong play Myanmar in a friendly on Saturday but forward Godfred Karikari
is out because of a thigh injury.
Meanwhile, fans were lining up outside Mong Kok Stadium on Tuesday for
concessionary tickets for the November 17 China match. Tickets go on sale at
10am today at Cityline and the stadium box office.
This article appeared in the South China Morning Post print edition as
Results dictate selection, insists Kim
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