Sea Bee
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Sea Bee, later known as Ernest Borel, was a prominent football club in Hong Kong's First Division.
The club first competed in the 1976–77 season and was a runner-up in the Hong Kong FA Cup twice in the early 1980s.
Sea Bee was a runner-up in the Hong Kong FA Cup three times, showcasing its competitive spirit.
Biography
Formation
Sea Bee, originally known as Sea Bee FC, was established in the 1976–77 season and quickly made its mark in Hong Kong football. The club competed in the Hong Kong First Division, showcasing its talent and determination on the field.
Early Success
During its early years, Sea Bee achieved notable success, finishing as runners-up in the Hong Kong FA Cup twice, in the 1980–81 and 1981–82 seasons. However, the club faced challenges and became defunct during the 1980s. In 1988, the club was purchased by Ernest Borel, leading to a rebranding as Ernest Borel FC.
Later Years
Under the new name, the club continued to compete vigorously, finishing fourth in the Hong Kong Premier League during the 1990–91 season with a budget of HK$5,000,000. The pinnacle of their success came in the 1991–92 season when they won both the Viceroy Cup and the Hong Kong FA Cup, marking their only major trophies. In 1993, the club's parent company loaned the rights to compete in the First Division to another company, and the team played as Voicelink during the 1993–94 season. Unfortunately, Sea Bee was dissolved in 1994, ending a significant chapter in Hong Kong football history.
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Career & Clubs
The original Sea Bee FC first competed in the 1976–77 season and were runners-up twice in the Hong Kong FA Cup (1980–81, 1981–82) and they became defunct during the 1980s before the club was purchased by Ernest Borel to become Ernest Borel FC in 1988. For the 1990–91 season, they had a budget of HK$5,000,000 and finished fourth in the Hong Kong Premier League. In 1993, the parent company of the club, Ernest Borel, loaned the right to compete in the First Division to another company, and the team competed as Voicelink (Chinese: 聲控通) during the 1993–94 season. They were dissolved in 1994. Sea Bee won their only major trophies in 1991–92 by winning the Viceroy Cup and the Hong Kong FA Cup under the name Ernest Borel.
Legacy
Hong Kong FA Cup Champions (1): 1991–92 Runners-up (3): 1980–81, 1981–82, 1992–93 Viceroy Cup Champions (1): 1991–92
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Sea Bee, later known as Ernest Borel, was a Hong Kong football club which competed for many years in the Hong Kong First Division.
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