Sichuan Guancheng

Sichuan Guancheng (四川冠城) was a Chinese Football Association Jia A League and Chinese Super League Club.

Formed as Sichuan Quanxing (四川全兴) in 8th November 1993, the football club was the football flagship of western China until Vanguard Huandao (now Chongqing Lifan) surfaced. In 2002, Sichuan Quanxing was sold to Dahe Group and was renamed Sichuan Dahe. Sichuan Guancheng which finished 9th in both the 2004 and 2005 season.

However, the Dahe Group was found under the influence of Dalian Shide. Under the criticism of unfair competition, the team was sold again to Guancheng Group. The sale had not removed the doubt of Dalian Shide influence, however. After an investigation by Chinese Football Association, the club was ordered to remove any relationship with Dalian Shide. The Club was disbanded on January 27, 2006 because the owner Dalian Shide could not make a deal with the Sichuan Football Association in time.

History

* 1953-1993: Sichuan FC 四川足球队
* 1994-1998: Sichuan Quanxing 四川全兴
* 1999: Sichuan Quanxing Langjiu 四川全兴郎酒
* 2000: Sichuan Quanxing Shuijinfang 四川全兴水井坊
* 2001: Sichuan Shangwutong 四川商務通
* 2002: Sichuan Dahe 四川大河
* 2003-2006: Sichuan Guancheng 四川冠城

Famous players

* Wei Qun
* Yao Xia
* Ma Mingyu
* Marmelo
* Daniel Nannskog

Jia A Ranks

* 2003 8
* 2002 14
* 2001 4
* 2000 3
* 1999 3
* 1998 5
* 1997 7
* 1996 6
* 1995 10
* 1994 6