Ex-Brighton defender Calderon juggles Kitchee demands, stress of Hong Kong school system
Former Brighton defender aiming to become latest prominent Basque boss, after moving to city following brief Bristol Rovers reign
More familiar with the inner workings of English football, Inigo Calderon has been juggling a crash course in the game in Hong Kong with the “more stressful” task of trying to find schools for his two young children.
The former Brighton & Hove Albion defender was made Kitchee head coach on July 4, exactly two months after being sacked from his job with Bristol Rovers, who were relegated to League Two in April.
With his family based in England, the 43-year-old initially felt the move east was “too far”, but after talking to people in the city, he changed his mind.
“Sometimes, you need the challenge of a change,” Calderon added.
The Spaniard quit playing in early 2019, after 18 months with Chennaiyin in India. He lived apart from his family during that time, something he did not want to experience again.
So, with a mix of “excitement and anxiety”, they are swapping Brighton for Hong Kong, once he has found a suitable school for his children.