Nigel Pearson tribute

[thesilverfox]

"It is with extreme difficulty that I write to express and offer my sincere condolences and support to the Srivaddhanaprabha and wider King Power family. "The tragic and shocking events of Saturday evening have impacted the football world in such a profound way with the news of Khun Vichai’s passing. "His quiet yet authoritative aura, presence and personality have had an immeasurable influence on English football. "The leadership and managerial processes he instilled and encouraged within Leicester City over a sustained period of time has borne fruit in such a way that people throughout the world witnessed the impossible by seeing a club win the Premier League in the most incredible circumstances. "This most definitely ensured the belief that sporting miracles can happen. I have been privileged to manage both clubs owned by King Power, and at Oud-Heverlee Leuven in Belgium, have the task of building a club which can emulate King Power’s success in England. "My regret is that he will not see the fruition of his vision. It is an important point to remember that, with both clubs, he chose to invest in clubs with potential, to nurture a club with a soul and culture founded on sound values, rather than achieving a ‘quick fix’. "He has invested not just substantial financial support, but invested in the people and communities of these clubs. We here at Oud-Heverlee Leuven are still at an early stage, but the dual investment has been substantial. "On a personal level, a manager could not have wished for a better boss. I have, through both good and difficult times, been afforded an unwavering support which has been a huge motivator and, in personally difficult times, a huge comfort. "His warmth, humour and generosity have always been extended to my own family, something for which we will all be eternally grateful for. I will miss his guidance and wisdom – and certainly his mischievous sense of humour and singular chuckle! "Our thoughts, of course, must now be with Khun Vichai’s immediate family, as well as the King Power family, and I’m sure the wider football world will offer some solace for his loved ones. I will miss 'The Boss'."

[thesilverfox]

"It is with extreme difficulty that I write to express and offer my sincere condolences and support to the Srivaddhanaprabha and wider King Power family. "The tragic and shocking events of Saturday evening have impacted the football world in such a profound way with the news of Khun Vichai’s passing. "His quiet yet authoritative aura, presence and personality have had an immeasurable influence on English football. "The leadership and managerial processes he instilled and encouraged within Leicester City over a sustained period of time has borne fruit in such a way that people throughout the world witnessed the impossible by seeing a club win the Premier League in the most incredible circumstances. "This most definitely ensured the belief that sporting miracles can happen. I have been privileged to manage both clubs owned by King Power, and at Oud-Heverlee Leuven in Belgium, have the task of building a club which can emulate King Power’s success in England. "My regret is that he will not see the fruition of his vision. It is an important point to remember that, with both clubs, he chose to invest in clubs with potential, to nurture a club with a soul and culture founded on sound values, rather than achieving a ‘quick fix’. "He has invested not just substantial financial support, but invested in the people and communities of these clubs. We here at Oud-Heverlee Leuven are still at an early stage, but the dual investment has been substantial. "On a personal level, a manager could not have wished for a better boss. I have, through both good and difficult times, been afforded an unwavering support which has been a huge motivator and, in personally difficult times, a huge comfort. "His warmth, humour and generosity have always been extended to my own family, something for which we will all be eternally grateful for. I will miss his guidance and wisdom – and certainly his mischievous sense of humour and singular chuckle! "Our thoughts, of course, must now be with Khun Vichai’s immediate family, as well as the King Power family, and I’m sure the wider football world will offer some solace for his loved ones. I will miss 'The Boss'."

[AKCJ]

Nige really is superb.

[Hollyfox]

Will always love Nige.

Beautifully written and sincere❤️

[Aesc]

Thoughtful and eloquent. Great bloke.

[FoxInBlue]

Yet another lovely tribute. What I like reading is individuals personally accounts of him. Nige talking about his chuckle for example. Lovely words for a lovely man 

[UpTheLeagueFox]

Nigel is a good man although has his faults sometimes - including when he doesn't express himself with the right words - but the tone of this is quite brilliant.

[HankMarvin]

It’s says a lot about the Chairmen that big nige got a second oppertunity after what happened.

Most company’s wouldn’t go back to someone dismissed in those circumstances, but he never forgot what Nigel done for the club.

 

 

Edited 30 October 2018 by HankMarvin

[Arriba Los Zorros]

Good on Nige. What a lovely and warm tribute

[Fox92]

Didn't expect anything different, the bloke is class.

[Blue ROI]

Class. Magnificent tribute from one Leicester City icon to another. 

[urban.spaceman]

Football is football and all managers, even the very best, are likely to get sacked at some point. Yet despite that Vichai and Nigel shared something special, even after what happened in the summer 2015. The respect and trust between them led to so much progress on and off the pitch, without which we’d be so much worse off. 

[Tuna]

What a wonderful, heartfelt tribute. 

[That_Dude]

Great tribute, top man.

[lanefox]

Great words from a top bloke

[The Year Of The Fox]

Class words from a class man

[Wrightfox]

3 hours ago, thesilverfox said:

"It is with extreme difficulty that I write to express and offer my sincere condolences and support to the Srivaddhanaprabha and wider King Power family. "The tragic and shocking events of Saturday evening have impacted the football world in such a profound way with the news of Khun Vichai’s passing. "His quiet yet authoritative aura, presence and personality have had an immeasurable influence on English football. "The leadership and managerial processes he instilled and encouraged within Leicester City over a sustained period of time has borne fruit in such a way that people throughout the world witnessed the impossible by seeing a club win the Premier League in the most incredible circumstances. "This most definitely ensured the belief that sporting miracles can happen. I have been privileged to manage both clubs owned by King Power, and at Oud-Heverlee Leuven in Belgium, have the task of building a club which can emulate King Power’s success in England. "My regret is that he will not see the fruition of his vision. It is an important point to remember that, with both clubs, he chose to invest in clubs with potential, to nurture a club with a soul and culture founded on sound values, rather than achieving a ‘quick fix’. "He has invested not just substantial financial support, but invested in the people and communities of these clubs. We here at Oud-Heverlee Leuven are still at an early stage, but the dual investment has been substantial. "On a personal level, a manager could not have wished for a better boss. I have, through both good and difficult times, been afforded an unwavering support which has been a huge motivator and, in personally difficult times, a huge comfort. "His warmth, humour and generosity have always been extended to my own family, something for which we will all be eternally grateful for. I will miss his guidance and wisdom – and certainly his mischievous sense of humour and singular chuckle! "Our thoughts, of course, must now be with Khun Vichai’s immediate family, as well as the King Power family, and I’m sure the wider football world will offer some solace for his loved ones. I will miss 'The Boss'."

Very well put Nigel most sincere another great man keep the faith 

[Bob Hazels shorts]

Nice words and a decent bloke

 

[La-li-lu-le-lo]

Magnificent. 

[Daggers]

Lovely and touching.

[Solihullfox]

Wonderful words about a truly wonderful man

[foxfanazer]

Lovely words Nigel. Top bloke

[NeilLCFC]

Class from Nige as alway. Lovely tribute 

[urban.spaceman]

 

[Crazy Kop Corner]

Nigel was and is pure class. So he p*seed off a few old hacks who gives a Fuchs.

Edited 31 October 2018 by Crazy Kop Corner