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Phuket FC gets first scalp FOOTBALL
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he new-look Phuket FC ‘Ronins’ welcomed 2014 with a 1-0 win over Ratchaburi Mithbol FC at Surakul Stadium last Sunday (January 12). Anusak Laosangthai put the locals up in the waning moments of the match despite some heavy attacks from the Thai Premier League-side. Eber Henrique, one of two new Brazilian signings, was particularly impressive as he initiated several attacks and help set-up long passes. Just days before, Phuket FC unveiled their new logo and home kit at the stadium along with a new name: The Ronins. The team unveiled the fresh
From top: A defender clears the ball during the recent match between Phuket FC and Ratchaburi; the team unveils their new home kits, logo, and name at Surakul Stadium. face in front of dozens of fans as part of a clean-up effort at the stadium, inviting several local youth teams to be part of the ceremony. A symbol of the Ronin, a
The new home kits show off a darker green and red colour scheme, with thin yellow stripes running horizontally. @thephuketnews
throwback to Japanese warriors who have no master, is also represented on the bottom left of the new club badge. Next to it is a Holy Chinese alphabet symbol that is meant to convey local pride in Phuket’s Chinese heritage as well as good luck. On the top left there is a three-quarter moon with a small star which represents the guiding light that leads the team to success. The top right shows a bird carrying Kuan Yin’s (Chinese Goddess of Mercy) holy rosary, another symbol meant to convey success for Phuket FC. All four symbols orbit the sun, which is meant to protect and bless Phuket FC with luck
during games. On both sides of the crest are two columns in Sino-Portuguese style to represent the island’s unique heritage and cultural pride, as well as being a source of strength and support. The logo will be emblazoned on the new home kits, which feature a much darker red and green colour scheme that includes small strips of yellow stripes running horizontally. Though the team has yet to introduce their new away kits, Chairman Pamuke Atchariyachai told The Phuket News that they will keep them mostly white with a few “modifications” to compliment the new
style. Phuket FC are scheduled to play Russian-side Vladivostok on January 18 at Surakul Stadium, with a 6pm kick-off. On January 25 to 27, the team will enter a three-team
round-robin tournament against Nakornsri Heritage and Brunei DDPM. More details to be announced. Phuket FC will also take on Chonburi on February 1 with more details to be announced.