City given Feng Shui advice for success.

Byline: Mike Taggart

FENG Shui experts claim the position of Cardiff City's big screen at Ninian Park may be to blame for the fact the Bluebirds never win when it shows their matches.

Specialists have said club bosses may need to move the temporary giant television to the other side of the pitch to break the club's big screen blues.

Cardiff lost both times when pictures were beamed live to Ninian Park from away games last season.

But directors have booked the five-metre square television again for the team's crucial fourth round FA Cup clash at Tranmere Rovers on Sunday.

Feng Shui expert Judith Kiely, who works at Carpe Diem HR Solutions in Cefn Coed Road, Cyncoed, Cardiff, said it should be placed on the opposite side to its usual position, which is facing the main stand.

She said: "It is very feasible it is not in the right place for success.

"The opposite side is where the success areas will be. They should also show Cardiff scoring goals on the screen in the build-up to the match and at the interval."

And Feng Shui consultant Lorraine Lewis said: "In principle, I would completely agree.

"It is about creating a positive vibe in any space, whether it is a football stadium or a front room."

But Cardiff City supporters rejected the advice, saying the only object that needs to be carefully placed during the game is the ball.

Vince Alm, committee member at Cardiff City Supporters' Club, said: "It can't be bad luck having the team on the screen because we were on TV when we beat Leeds.

"The only way to approach games is for the team to do well on the pitch."

The screen has been arranged because City supporters have only 1,500 tickets for the fixture at Tranmere's Prenton Park ground.

Entrance to Ninian Park on Sunday is expected to be set at pounds 5, and City owner Sam Hammam told the Echo he may join fans at Ninian Park for the game.

Club spokesman Julian Jenkins said: "The screen was a huge success when we used it last season, but the results on the pitch against Cheltenham and Brighton did not mirror that success.

"This time we are hoping it will."

More information on the screen is available by ringing 0845 3451400.

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