Sean Bai aims to bring European expertise to Singapore football as new FAS V-P

Burnley chief of staff Sean Bai (in white) with players (from left) Jeremy Sarmiento, Jaydon Banel, Lucas Pires and James Trafford. PHOTO: BURNLEY FC

David Lee

UPDATED Apr 28, 2025, 04:29 PM

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SINGAPORE – Seven time zones and 11,000km away, Sean Bai has been working tirelessly as Burnley’s chief of staff to help the English Championship club gain promotion to the English Premier League.

With that assignment accomplished on April 21, the 40-year-old will turn his sights on helping to lift the fortunes of Singapore football a week later.

The Singaporean is who will be sworn in alongside incoming Football Association of Singapore (FAS) president Forrest Li at the FAS extraordinary congress on April 28.

Despite the distance, he assured that his job with Burnley will not affect his commitment and effectiveness as a key member of the FAS council.

He told The Straits Times: “We can be busy and never have enough time for a lot of things, but when you are passionate about something, you will always be able to find time for it.