[1] He was also appointed as the head coach of Hong Kong League XI participating in 2009 Lunar New Year Cup.

However, although having Nicky Butt and Mateja Kežman, South China failed to defend their league title, and were knocked out in the group stage of 2011 AFC Cup.

Fellow First Division club Sun Pegasus appointed Chan as the head coach of the following season in June 2012.

After being sacked by Sun Pegasus, Chan joined Hong Kong Second Division club Yuen Long as their head coach.

[4] Following the termination of Pedro Garcia, Chan agreed to return as head coach of Pegasus on 30 September 2018.