Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Black Magic And Striker Problems Haunt East Bengal

By Rahul Sengupta
A bizarre incident in Indian Football saw an astrologer perform customary rituals at the East Bengal club ground during practice session under newly appointed coach Trevor Morgan.
It is quite evident that the East Bengal officials are worried about the trophy drought at the club. Globally, officials seek the help of science and technology to improve various facets of their game and it is unusual to see such superstitious acts being performed anywhere.
A few days back that the club had reportedly handed over its image rights to an individual to raise its profile. Sunday's incidence will certainly add value to the image of the club!
The astrologer from Kalyani performed some ritual and while walking away coolly mentioned that Sunil Chhetri will have a good season with the Kolkata club which clearly showed his knowledge about the team!
Morgan, who has worked as a development coach at Hull City, was amused and had nothing much to comment on people’s belief. These incidents only highlight the reason why India is known as the land of snake charmers!
Meanwhile, the team think-tank have other reasons to worry as they are facing an acute shortage of strikers with their Kolkata League campaign set to kick-off on Tuesday.
With Robin Singh having a slight niggle and Ekene Ikenwa still not being match fit, Morgan has no other option than to field the inexperienced Bikash Narzary who joined the club from a local league side.
The Englishman was using his own contacts to bring in an Australian striker named Tolgay Ozbay will now have to wait until the next week to avail his services. The Bankstown FC striker had some visa issues and shall only reach India on Thursday while his transfer was completed on Monday.

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