Helicopter crash

[CUFC]

Carlisle United fan here,  i am in tears reading this, sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones. I really can't find the right words, please know that the whole football community share your grief, so so sad.

 

[Izzy]

39 minutes ago, Always Next Year said:

It makes me sick that some people that call themselves fans of West Ham United are taking the piss on West Ham forums.

No fcuking respect, scum of the earth.

 

 

15 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said:

Don’t get angry at them. Pity them. They’re owned by the Dildo Brothers and run Karren Brady who’s too busy brownosing Alan Sugar and slagging off Vichai in her column to actually do a decent job. 

 

Vichai put his heart and soul into Leicester City and saw it as his duty to grow the club. 

 

Gold and Sullivan are utterly clueless, classless and have managed to rob West Ham of it’s heart by moving it to an unsuitable stadium in a deal that defines financial unfair play. They’re a tinpot club with tinpot fans who belong in the Championship or lower. 

We’ve also had some lovely messages of support from West Ham fans on here since Saturday night tbf

I live down south and have a few Hammers friends who’ve been hugely sympathetic and good as gold.

Every club has its fair share of nobs sadly, us included.

[Izzy]

33 minutes ago, Countryfox said:

 

 

Their problem not ours ...   there are some sad little people about ...   best to steer clear of other forums.

I had a look at the Liverpool forum and their thread about this.

Absolute class and nothing but sympathy for us.

[Fox92]

1 hour ago, deejdeej said:

Just been down to the ground, really choked me up,such an eerie silence about the place but heartwarming to see the city United again.

 

Sorry if this picture has been posted already but it's incredibly poignant.

That picture is so sad and so good at the same time.

[Countryfox]

2 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said:

I had a look at the Liverpool forum and their thread about this.

Absolute class and nothing but sympathy for us.

 As most probably will be Muzzett ..  but if you spot just one unpleasant remark it does unfortunately leave an awful taste in your mouth ..

[urban.spaceman]

8 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said:

 

We’ve also had some lovely messages of support from West Ham fans on here since Saturday night tbf

I live down south and have a few Hammers friends who’ve been hugely sympathetic and good as gold.

Every club has its fair share of nobs sadly, us included.

You’re right of course ?

[Quentin Plywood]

Bury fan and occasional visitor to the KP here. 

 

Was out drinking with City supporting mates in the Western when the news came in. To say it put a bit of dampner on the evening is a bit of an understatement, but mostly it just felt horrendously surreal.

 

In the cold light of day and now we know for sure who sadly lost lives in that horrible event, I would like just to add my sincere condolences to everyone connected with the club. As a long term Leicester resident and witnessing first hand the unbelievable title win, I know what Vichai did for the club (and the city itself) and how much he meant to to you all. 

 

Keep your chins up my Foxes chums and go on and do him proud.

[LFC-Semmy]

Incredibly sad news to read of this accident, wanted to pop by and send a note of condolences to your club.  Never like to hear news of someone not making it home from a football match, this is a different case as it will affect the future of LCFC to some unknown degree.

 

Best wishes moving forward from this, am sure the entire league has you in their thoughts.

 

Tho your dreams be tossed and blown.  Walk on, with hope in your heart.

[Lionheart10]

This is on Forest Forum,I think you will find any decent Human Being regardless of rivalries will be supportive of us at this time.

[HankMarvin]

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Messi]

Seeing that clip on SSN then of 'Top' wiping his tears whilst surrounded by the players has just absolutely broken me. 

[B.Oddie (Cardiff)]

Good afternoon all, from us Bluebirds I'd like to say how sorry we are for what's happened. 

 

The relationship you had/have with your board is enviable. 

 

Neither set of fans know whether the game will go ahead next Saturday. I think it will personally, but whether it would be the right decision or not is another matter. I understand that some players were involved as witnesses - Kasper is the name that crops up the most. Regardless how professional people are at doing their jobs, this is a unique set of circumstances and wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people will develop PTSD as a consequence.

 

If it does go ahead, I'm pretty confident that Cardiff fans will have a pint and a chat with you. 

 

Be strong.

[murphy]

2 hours ago, Always Next Year said:

It makes me sick that some people that call themselves fans of West Ham United are taking the piss on West Ham forums.

No fcuking respect, scum of the earth.

 

The waves of support we have had from rival fans has been nothing short of magnificent,  I have found it genuinely touching and I am so grateful for each one.

 

Dion't stop to worry about the occasional oaf, just walk on by and focus on the bigger picture.  The support from the wider football family has been first class.

[davieG]

OLIVER MOONEY
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Published: 15:08
Monday 29 October 2018

Sunday confirmed our worst fears, and the city of Leicester and the wider footballing community had to come to terms with an unspeakable loss.

The helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium on Saturday not only robbed families of loved ones, but also reminded us that there really are so many more important things in life than a game of football.

As a known generous donor to local causes and the architect of Leicester City’s fairy tale Premier League triumph, chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha quickly became one of the most loved figures in Leicester.

When superfan Leigh Herbert describes that tragic day as the worst the club has ever experienced, it becomes clear just how adored and respected the Thai billionaire really was, and still is.

Chesterfield FC Community Trust pays tribute after horror helicopter crash

Wealthy men often come across negative labels, but Srivaddhanaprabha was a man who connected with the Leicester community and, in his own small ways, made it a better place since he purchased the club in 2010.

Clearing the club’s debts and donating millions to the city’s Royal Infirmary hospital, university and new children’s hospital were just a few of his contributions to a city he warmed to so quickly.

When it comes to keeping football fans happy, perhaps it’s the little things which mean the most, and there was no shortage of this at the King Power Stadium.

There was free away travel, scarves, flags, food… And even free booze. For the Premier League-winning squad, the bonuses included a brand-new £100,000 supercar each.

Evident in the thousands of emotional tributes paid by Foxes supporters, it is clear that Srivaddhanaprabha’s gestures – both big and small – have had an incredible impact on the Leicester community.

I’m sure that many Town supporters – possibly too many – have looked at the Leicester chairman’s dedication and thought that there is a lot for Chesterfield to learn from such a generous and kind-hearted man.

Now, we’re not talking brand-new supercars for the players or multimillion-pound donations to local causes, but there are so many of the very smallest of gestures which have been absent and have contributed to disconnection between club and fans, and that includes simply talking.

For all those long journeys the Spireites faithful have made over the past few years to see completely unacceptable performances, there has been little done by the club to show their appreciation for such ongoing loyalty.

High season ticket prices and numerous moments of scandal and controversy have felt like a slap in the face, and too many opportunities to make amends have been missed.

Above all, supporters want to be appreciated for their loyalty and treated fairly with respect for their hard-earned cash. On too many occasions, it has felt as if this were not the case.

Town fans are not asking for a billionaire with millions to splash; they are asking for a club which they can be proud of again.

If I could offer Chesterfield Football Club one piece of advice, it would be to take note from Mr Srivaddhanaprabha and look at how he changed a community for the better.

My thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the families of all those who lost their lives, and I know that the memory of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha will live on forever in a city which has nothing but love for such a generous human being.

It is a dark and terrible time for football, and football will mourn together with Leicester.

[The whole world smiles]

2 hours ago, Izzy Muzzett said:

 

We’ve also had some lovely messages of support from West Ham fans on here since Saturday night tbf

I live down south and have a few Hammers friends who’ve been hugely sympathetic and good as gold.

Every club has its fair share of nobs sadly, us included.

Absolutely I remember some horrible chants from the kop back at filbert street in the 90s aimed at Chelsea fans when they had lost Matthew Harding in similar circumstances. Don't judge a fan base by a small few!

[Wymsey]

The helicopter's black box recorder has been found.

[Babylon]

6 minutes ago, Wymeswold fox said:

The helicopter's black box recorder has been found.

CCTV tells the story, got up quite high and had a rear rotor failure with explosion and fire starting before it landed.

[StanSP]

2 minutes ago, Babylon said:

CCTV tells the story, got up quite high and had a rear rotor failure with explosion and fire starting before it landed.

Thought the fire started after it landed? 

[Babylon]

2 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Thought the fire started after it landed? 

On the CCTV you can see the flash / fire and smoke coming from the back. Obviously it's night vision so you can see the fire as just white light on the back of the tail. Whether that caused the main fire after landing, or that sparked separately I don't know.

Edited 29 October 2018 by Babylon

[Bert]

They were still alive on impact. The explosion on the ground was what was fatal. 

[Sharpe's Foxes]

1 minute ago, Bert said:

They were still alive on impact. The explosion on the ground was what was fatal. 

Makes you wonder if they landed upside down or upright if they could have gotten to the door.  The fact that it landed on it's side made it difficult to get out because the only exit they would have had would be through the door above them.

[Wymsey]

19 minutes ago, Bert said:

They were still alive on impact. The explosion on the ground was what was fatal. 

Don't think it's appropriate to mention it during the grieving period tbh.

[StanSP]

15 minutes ago, Bert said:

They were still alive on impact. The explosion on the ground was what was fatal. 

I thought this as well when seeing a video on Mirror (?) website about the policemen running to the helicopter. I vaguely heard on the video the policeman shouting from the helicopter either 'there's five' or 'they're still alive'. Couldn't quite work it out but would make sense with what the policeman reportedly said about trying to get them open but pilot inside telling him to get away, knowing it would be about to explode.

 

 

 

 

[Bert]

3 minutes ago, Wymeswold fox said:

Don't think it's appropriate to mention it during the grieving period tbh.

It’s part of the conversation/topic. 

[HammerStu]

Hi. Just want to say all us West Ham fans are thinking of the Leicester City Fans, the club and families of those effected. I am devastated and heartbroken for your loss.