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Manchester City owner and former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, seen here in May 2008. Manchester City have introduced the Far Eastern tradition of feng shui to the Premier League in a bid to boost their challenge for honours. |
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MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - Manchester City have introduced the Far Eastern tradition of feng shui to the Premier League in a bid to boost their challenge for honours.
Feng shui crystals have been placed under the pitch at the team's Eastlands stadium and symbols placed in strategic spots around the ground at the request of City's Thai owners.
Former Thai prime minster Thaksin Shinawatra and two of his executives are firm believers in the ancient tradition and expect the crystals will bring positive energy and harmony.
They reportedly told City's executive chairman Garry Cook to bury several crystals beneath the centre circle and corner flags, while 100 more will be put on concrete posts around Eastlands.
"It is like a Catholic putting a Crucifix on a wall," a City source said.
"It is common practice for Christian pastors to bless the club and Garry felt this was something worth trying."
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indsc4 July 17th, 2008 17:51
Maybe City should sign Jet Li.They might have a problem with suspensions, though, especially from flying kicks to the face.
Crusader1987 July 17th, 2008 17:56
Yeah, that wouldn't do at all for the Fair Play entrant to the UEFA Cup.Man City, here's a way to improve your Feng Shui. There's an American goalkeeper named Matt Reis. He plays for the New England Revolution. Against two elite Mexican clubs (Santos Laguna and Pachuca) he has not surrendered a single goal. This guy is the real deal. Pay the Revs a substantial transfer fee, and you can have this quality goalkeeper.
Just a thought.
Tontodonati July 18th, 2008 11:39
So, Catholics put the crucifix on the wall and Manchester City buries crystals under the pitch. Perhaps that poor guy nailed on the cross could have buried a few crystals on Calvary for better luck!