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'There's no mucking around' - Chan Yuen-ting expected to thrive in ACL

Eastern centre-back Josh Mitchell is convinced his trailblazing boss is "up for" the challenge of coaching in the AFC Champions League

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Eastern SC coach Chan Yuen-ting is the story heading into the 2017 AFC Champions League (ACL) group stage but the first woman to lead a men's team in continental competition is unlikely to get affected by the spotlight.

Chan is already a trailblazer for female coaches having become the first woman to lead a men's team to a top-tier league title when she inspired Eastern's 2015-16 triumph after taking over from Yeung Ching-kwong six games into the campaign.