How sincere is the FA's audit this time? Among the 50 declared clubs, 8 failed to pass, which even involved two Chinese Super League powerhouses!
According to Beijing Youth Daily, 50 clubs from all tiers of professional leagues have submitted applications for entry, but the results are saddening, with only 42 clubs passing the initial screening and the remaining 8 failing to meet the standards. Of these eight clubs, two are in the Chinese Super League, and four each are in the Chinese First Division and the Chinese Second Division.
There are six teams in the Northern Super League, namely Beijing Guoan, Changchun Yatai, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, Cangzhou Lions, Qingdao West Coast and Qingdao Hainiu. Tianjin Jinmen Tigers have changed their foreign aid due to reorganization, while Beijing Guoan has experienced ups and downs due to their insistence on a neutral name. Changchun Yatai is relatively stable and the two Qingdao teams have not seen any obvious woes. Cangzhou Lions' rumors of unpaid wages may be key, while Beijing Guoan's situation is even more confusing.
Analyzing the situation, Cangzhou Lions and Beijing Guoan seem to be in the spotlight. The Cangzhou Lions' unpaid wages could be the reason for Kante's departure, while Beijing Guoan's veteran status has not been spared by the share reform.
Beijing Guoan, a club with a history of 31 years, has worked hard to keep the name "Beijing Guoan". However, in the pursuit of victory, the team has frequently changed managers, resulting in an unsettled style of play and a decline in competitiveness, and for two consecutive seasons did not reach the AFC Champions League.
Beijing Youth Daily is reporting that Beijing Guoan was already under pressure to survive last season, and rumors of unpaid wages are swirling around this season. If this is true, Beijing Guoan is in a worrying situation. However, even if eight clubs fail to pass the audit, they still have the chance to resubmit their applications, provided they resolve the wage arrears and historical issues.
If even Beijing Guoan is facing access difficulties, it shows the seriousness with which the FA treats matters. After all, no matter which club, should be fair to accept the audit.
