winteriscoming Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 I'm still in shock as to what's happened. I just want to say a massive thank you to vichai. I can't put into words what he has done for our football club. RIP Vichai.
La-li-lu-le-lo Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 I took the walk down this afternoon, parked up where I normally park, took a lonely walk down... a different walk down than normal, it was silent... nothing but the noise of cars passing by, and the browning crisp autumn leaves, scraping across the cold path. An appreciative nod to the PCSO’s stood protecting a cordon, police tape flapping in the wind. Heading up to the walkway, and hanging that left turn, normally greeted by the sound of laughter, the smell freshly fried food and the sight of the bright led lights. And on this occasion, it was silent.... it was very quiet, no smells, no sounds other than the normal day traffic flowing by. The closer you get the harder it gets to swallow, and the more the stomach knots... eventually in the periphery of the view before me I could see the gatherings. I approached with my shirt in hand, the first shirt in fact that king power ever had with a small piece written on it displaying my gratitude for Vichai and the those who lost their lives that evening. A very surreal experience, only the wind accompanying us apart from the odd conversation, uttered quietly in the background. Flower wrapping, flags, shirts and scarves flowing elegantly in the wind, nonchalantly in fact. It was peaceful, an ideal opportunity to reflect on what has been the worst 24 to 48 hours in the clubs history. In this time you think is it just a game? Answer is, it is not... it’s a passion, a love and an obsession all of which we shared with Vichai. Vichai gave us the foundations and belief to dream, and not only dream but to live, live something that no one said was possible. Kun Vichai was a modern day Martyr, he ignored those whom said “it’s impossible” and only went and bloody did it, did it in such a dignified and honourable way. He helped to mould the greatest English champions in history, in a world of negativity and bad news created a real life fairlytale, turned dreams into realities and achieved the impossible. Kun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha will not be alone, and not will his family, because with his honour, love and want to embrace the community around him, he inherited another family, one that will stand as one to help loved ones and the loved ones of those who lost their lives on Saturday. It also reminded me that none of us are alone, were a family and a community, never be afraid to speak out, sounds cheesy..... but you will never walk alone.
ROB-THE-BLUE Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 Just listened to Stringer's RL show in tears. Listening to the DMU Gospel choir was emotional but ending it with Bocelli's Nessum Dorma has completely finished me.
Johnthefoxrayner Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 20 hours ago, Mr Mister said: RIP Vichai and Thank You for everything you've done for the club and the city of Leicester. Your memory will live on. You will never be forgotten. Agreed, I'm heartbroken just like everyone else, RIP VICHAI
Johnthefoxrayner Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 1 hour ago, ST20 said: You’re not alone mate Iv been at work Al day and as I live in Devon it's been hard I should be in Leicester with the rest of you, I feel lost
somebum Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 Thank you vichai, I hope to meet you in the next life
dave_the_fox Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 8 minutes ago, ROB-THE-BLUE said: Just listened to Stringer's RL show in tears. Listening to the DMU Gospel choir was emotional but ending it with Bocelli's Nessum Dorma has completely finished me. Same I was a blubbering mess
Phil LL Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 As a Cardiff City season ticket holder who spent three fantastic years in Leicester as a student in the early 70's, I was horrified and saddened by the tragic event that occurred at the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening . My thoughts and prayers are with the whole of the Leicester City family at this sad time.
midland_red Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 Kasper wrote a heartfelt piece in tonight's London Evening Standard. I cant seem to find a link to it on their crappy website, but foxes down here should read it. If they do put it up I'll post a link
EastAnglianFox Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 Do we know if Wes or Claude are due to say anything at all? This isnt a off the cuff dig or anything just not sure what happens from now really
evil jack Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 8 minutes ago, ROB-THE-BLUE said: Just listened to Stringer's RL show in tears. Listening to the DMU Gospel choir was emotional but ending it with Bocelli's Nessum Dorma has completely finished me. It might not be a popular opinion around here, but Ian Stringer has been tremendous throughout all this. Out there in the cold and it seems to me he's barely slept.
mozartfox Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 11 minutes ago, ROB-THE-BLUE said: Just listened to Stringer's RL show in tears. Listening to the DMU Gospel choir was emotional but ending it with Bocelli's Nessum Dorma has completely finished me. Same here. Listening on the net in Austria, Nessum Dorma did for me too. And not for the first time today.
The People's Hero Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 Agreed. I'm not even in the county to here him on RL but everything I've seen on his twitter etc and the accounts of the time he's spent there deserve commendation.
whoareyaaa Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 1 hour ago, kingfox said: I'm in tears after watching that, of the things posted that's the most heartbreaking and emotional. agreed, feel sorry for Top such a terrible unexpected loss, he needs as much support from the players, fans and family as possible.
ROB-THE-BLUE Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 2 minutes ago, evil jack said: It might not be a popular opinion around here, but Ian Stringer has been tremendous throughout all this. Out there in the cold and it seems to me he's barely slept. Completely agree, he sounds heartbroken and exhausted yet still remaining thoroughly professional.
Mark_w Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 4 minutes ago, evil jack said: It might not be a popular opinion around here, but Ian Stringer has been tremendous throughout all this. Out there in the cold and it seems to me he's barely slept. I imagine everyone would agree. Radio Leicester really ought to send him home for a bit now though, can't be physically or mentally healthy.
urban.spaceman Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 Won’t mean much to anyone else but this is the pub in Cape Town where I witnessed the second half of the 2015/16 season. This place was my home for a whole 5 months where I witnessed our little club shock the world. I wish I could go home.
Corky Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 That video made me well up. Schmeichel and Vardy in particular look cut up.
Scotch Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 Being a Scottish Leicester supporter is hard enough at the best of times with the distance between myself and the club bit right now is particularly hard. I want to mourn with my fellow fans but instead have to keep on going as if nothing has happened because although people up here do Care, its not the same. They're not feeling it like I am or you are.
Corky Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 14 minutes ago, evil jack said: It might not be a popular opinion around here, but Ian Stringer has been tremendous throughout all this. Out there in the cold and it seems to me he's barely slept. He and Geoff Peters have been top class in their reporting. Professionalism mixed in with emotion.
midland_red Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 this astonishing pic (copyright Dipak Gohil) was posted on Stringers Twitter feed. Look who turned up to pay his respects to Khun Vichai
Dennis McGrath Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 As a fan of a lower league team in Scotland, Leicester's title win in 2016 was the greatest achievement in British football history, the underdog toppling the big guns which fans like me can only dream of, a dream made possible by one man. The Foxes captured the hearts of everyone, sweeping everyone along on that incredible journey. Mr Vichai shattered the stereoptypical foreign owner tag, delivering every promise, taking Leicester to his heart and providing not only the club and the fans, but also the fans of every underdog in the world on that incredible journey, fulfilling the crazy dreams of every true romantic this wonderful game can conjure. RIP Vichai and everyone else involved in this horrendous tragedy, the football family unites in your grief.
NeilLCFC Posted 29 October 2018 Posted 29 October 2018 4 minutes ago, midland_red said: this astonishing pic (copyright Dipak Gohil) was posted on Stringers Twitter feed.Look who turned up to pay his respects to Khun Vichai That is incredible ?
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