Guest Markyblue Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 Just watched his interview, legend is used to freely these days, but this man is just that.
Johnthefoxrayner Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 26 minutes ago, Markyblue said: Just watched his interview, legend is used to freely these days, but this man is just that. Totally agree with you,
thegaffer9 Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 We are incredibly lucky to have somebody of his charisma and integrity at our football club. The fact he is a tidy goalkeeper is a bonus really! I really hope he is around the club in one capacity or another for many years to come.
Heymister2015 Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 Only gripe is the fact his kicking is that of someone playing in a school playground! But otherwise his character and ability we couldn’t wish for better
splinterdream Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 18 minutes ago, Heymister2015 said: Only gripe is the fact his kicking is that of someone playing in a school playground! But otherwise his character and ability we couldn’t wish for better I think his criticism on this is slightly unfair, he pushed himself more than others to be faster and more accurate to players on the wings than others so is therefore more prone to error but he's also delivered many assists which are forgotten. I'm a big fan and I think we're lucky to have him.
Cadno'r Cymoedd Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 Just watching this. Well worth it. Comes across as thoughtful and considerate, and portrays the club in a very positive light in terms of the family atmosphere that Vichai developed and instilled. Seeing Dan Amartey in it was a reminder too that he was developing really well before the injury in the game on that tragic day. Hopefully he can come back and continue that.
shade Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 10 minutes ago, splinterdream said: I think his criticism on this is slightly unfair, he pushed himself more than others to be faster and more accurate to players on the wings than others so is therefore more prone to error but he's also delivered many assists which are forgotten. I'm a big fan and I think we're lucky to have him. I concur.
weller54 Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 48 minutes ago, thegaffer9 said: We are incredibly lucky to have somebody of his charisma and integrity at our football club. The fact he is a tidy goalkeeper is a bonus really! I really hope he is around the club in one capacity or another for many years to come. Future Manager I would bet!
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 Any links to the interview? What was said?
urban.spaceman Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/11592880/spb-kasper-on-vichai-ooyalamxf I can’t find anything longer than this
Fox85 Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 4 minutes ago, Bob Weasel Fox said: Any links to the interview? What was said? http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/968056998?-36514:815
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 Cheers @Fox85 and @urban.spaceman Kasper has a great attitude and it’s brilliant he is with us up the Foxes
urban.spaceman Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 Leicester's Kasper Schmeichel says Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was the owner fans dream of having "He wasn't in it to make money, he wanted to give. He had a passion for the club, for Leicester, all that he did for the city - the donations to the hospital and such" Sky Sports Kasper Schmeichel spoke exclusively to Sky Sports News about the impact the late Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha had on him and Leicester City as a whole Kasper Schmeichel reflects on the legacy left by late Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on himself, the club and the city as a whole. Srivaddhanaprabha was among five people killed in a helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium following the Premier League match against West Ham on October 27. Foxes goalkeeper Schmeichel told Sky Sports News of his close relationship with the Thai businessman, saying how his career turned around after he was made to feel at home at Leicester by Vichai and his family. "If you look back at my career, I've had to constantly prove myself and be compared to others. Constantly having to prove I am good enough," he said. "Then came a guy who said he believed in me from the first minute. He said he'd seen me play and just gave me the platform. Srivaddhanaprabha and his son Aiyawatt celebrating Leicester's Premier League title in 2016 "I've been here nearly eight years now and that says a lot about the stability here and the belief he had in me. Having gone from nine clubs to just being at one club, I was searching for someone who believed in me - he and his family did. "It's very easy to be caught up in this world of money, fame and fortune. He is a guy who has done all that and doesn't care about it. He only cares about helping people. "It just speaks to the man that he was. He didn't need to buy a football club. That's never a good business investment. "He wasn't in it to make money, he wanted to give. He had a passion for the club, for Leicester, all that he did for the city - the donations to the hospital and such. "It was ownership done properly. If you're a fan of any club, that's the type of owner you want, the type of owner you dream of having." Srivaddhanaprabha's notable donations include £2m to a children's hospital and £1m to Leicester University's medical department There have been a number of tales of Vichai's kindness and generosity that have been made public since his death. Schmeichel told his own story of how Srivaddhanaprabha quickly made a big impression on him. "When I broke my foot I had to go down to London and we were playing against Manchester City in our first season back in the Premier League," he said. "He came to the hospital, picked me up and flew me back in his helicopter to Leicester to watch the game with him. He didn't have to do that, but he did." Schmeichel witnessed the helicopter crash, and says he still remembers every little detail from the night and immediately feared the worst. "Unfortunately, [I remember] everything. Every little detail," he said. "I had family over from Denmark and I gave them a little look around the stadium and the pitch - the helicopter was always a big attraction. Supporters paid tribute to Srivaddhanaprabha at Leicester City Football Club "We waved him off, waved him goodbye, and we kind of just watched him go up.. I'd seen him do it hundreds of times - it was a kind of ritual thing in the end. "You could just tell something was wrong, because it doesn't normally stand still like that. And what unfolded, unfolded. "I ran straight out of the tunnel and round to that side of the stadium. People over that side of the stadium hadn't seen what had gone on. So, I came sprinting out, shouting for people to call the police, one of our security guards saw me, ran after me. "We managed to get close - our security guard got closer than I did, and he (the security guard) tried to get in and do something. "But it was very evident from the heat that there was nothing anyone would be able to do. And yeah - it was horrifying, horrible, to be that helpless." Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha, Vichai's son, has stepped up to take on his father's responsibilities, and Schmeichel has every faith he will continue the family's legacy in Leicester. Aiyawatt (L) pictured with his late father Vichai (R) in 2016 "Well, I'm not one to compare people to their fathers. But from the moment I met Top, I knew he was a proper person," he said. "And I have no doubt he will do everything he can to make this club successful - for the club, for his father, for his family - it is just as much a passion for Top as it was for Khun Vichai."
rn9013 Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 1 hour ago, splinterdream said: I think his criticism on this is slightly unfair, he pushed himself more than others to be faster and more accurate to players on the wings than others so is therefore more prone to error but he's also delivered many assists which are forgotten. I'm a big fan and I think we're lucky to have him. I agree with this. Admittedly his kicks can be frustrating at times but equally we should remember that particularly in the title winning season our game relied heavily on the ball being dispatched from the back quickly, and I think Kasper simply tried to develop that area of his game.
chapero82 Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 4 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: Leicester's Kasper Schmeichel says Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was the owner fans dream of having "He wasn't in it to make money, he wanted to give. He had a passion for the club, for Leicester, all that he did for the city - the donations to the hospital and such" Sky Sports Kasper Schmeichel spoke exclusively to Sky Sports News about the impact the late Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha had on him and Leicester City as a whole Kasper Schmeichel reflects on the legacy left by late Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on himself, the club and the city as a whole. Srivaddhanaprabha was among five people killed in a helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium following the Premier League match against West Ham on October 27. Foxes goalkeeper Schmeichel told Sky Sports News of his close relationship with the Thai businessman, saying how his career turned around after he was made to feel at home at Leicester by Vichai and his family. "If you look back at my career, I've had to constantly prove myself and be compared to others. Constantly having to prove I am good enough," he said. "Then came a guy who said he believed in me from the first minute. He said he'd seen me play and just gave me the platform. Srivaddhanaprabha and his son Aiyawatt celebrating Leicester's Premier League title in 2016 "I've been here nearly eight years now and that says a lot about the stability here and the belief he had in me. Having gone from nine clubs to just being at one club, I was searching for someone who believed in me - he and his family did. "It's very easy to be caught up in this world of money, fame and fortune. He is a guy who has done all that and doesn't care about it. He only cares about helping people. "It just speaks to the man that he was. He didn't need to buy a football club. That's never a good business investment. "He wasn't in it to make money, he wanted to give. He had a passion for the club, for Leicester, all that he did for the city - the donations to the hospital and such. "It was ownership done properly. If you're a fan of any club, that's the type of owner you want, the type of owner you dream of having." Srivaddhanaprabha's notable donations include £2m to a children's hospital and £1m to Leicester University's medical department There have been a number of tales of Vichai's kindness and generosity that have been made public since his death. Schmeichel told his own story of how Srivaddhanaprabha quickly made a big impression on him. "When I broke my foot I had to go down to London and we were playing against Manchester City in our first season back in the Premier League," he said. "He came to the hospital, picked me up and flew me back in his helicopter to Leicester to watch the game with him. He didn't have to do that, but he did." Schmeichel witnessed the helicopter crash, and says he still remembers every little detail from the night and immediately feared the worst. "Unfortunately, [I remember] everything. Every little detail," he said. "I had family over from Denmark and I gave them a little look around the stadium and the pitch - the helicopter was always a big attraction. Supporters paid tribute to Srivaddhanaprabha at Leicester City Football Club "We waved him off, waved him goodbye, and we kind of just watched him go up.. I'd seen him do it hundreds of times - it was a kind of ritual thing in the end. "You could just tell something was wrong, because it doesn't normally stand still like that. And what unfolded, unfolded. "I ran straight out of the tunnel and round to that side of the stadium. People over that side of the stadium hadn't seen what had gone on. So, I came sprinting out, shouting for people to call the police, one of our security guards saw me, ran after me. "We managed to get close - our security guard got closer than I did, and he (the security guard) tried to get in and do something. "But it was very evident from the heat that there was nothing anyone would be able to do. And yeah - it was horrifying, horrible, to be that helpless." Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha, Vichai's son, has stepped up to take on his father's responsibilities, and Schmeichel has every faith he will continue the family's legacy in Leicester. Aiyawatt (L) pictured with his late father Vichai (R) in 2016 "Well, I'm not one to compare people to their fathers. But from the moment I met Top, I knew he was a proper person," he said. "And I have no doubt he will do everything he can to make this club successful - for the club, for his father, for his family - it is just as much a passion for Top as it was for Khun Vichai." That breaks my heart and warms it at the same time, How could you not love Kasper
rn9013 Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 I really hope he gets given the captaincy when the time comes for Captain Wes to step down. We’re incredibly lucky to have such a great keeper and man at the club.
Leeds Fox Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 1 hour ago, Heymister2015 said: Only gripe is the fact his kicking is that of someone playing in a school playground! But otherwise his character and ability we couldn’t wish for better He could use that standard hoof many keepers do and hit a target. The way he tries to distribute it quickly and with enough pace to catch out the opponent is always going to be hit and miss. Risk and reward... it’s paid off plenty of times and the only risk is forfeiting possession in the oppositions half. Which, against the top teams suits our style anyway.
Hollyfox Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 He speaks so well. Very proud to have him at our club❤️
ithuriel Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 2 hours ago, Heymister2015 said: Only gripe is the fact his kicking is that of someone playing in a school playground! But otherwise his character and ability we couldn’t wish for better His kicking at times is unbelievably bad but its not going to change now, still cant believe we got away with those balls out in quick succession to the Man City players, guess he likes to give his defenders kittens for Xmas
Vlad the Fox Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 In ten/twenty years time true legends of the title win will emerge, while Mahrez and Kante will be lauded as truly brilliant players in the squad, the likes of Morgan, Vardy and Schmeichel will be long standing club legends loved with much more effection. Kasper will be as famous and loved and as respected as Banks and Shilton.
AlloverthefloorYesNdidi Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 Funny about Kasper, lots on here slate his distribution but i often here people praise it aswell. Personally I think its decent and I think he has seen what the likes of Ederson have brought to goalkeeping and incorporated it into his game. He has been brilliant this season, pretty much unmentioned in match threads which says it all. Always makes loads of big saves so much so one takss it for granted
coolhandfox Posted 28 December 2018 Posted 28 December 2018 3 hours ago, Heymister2015 said: Only gripe is the fact his kicking is that of someone playing in a school playground! But otherwise his character and ability we couldn’t wish for better There seems a need to find a negative in every positive at the moment on this board. Every thought Puel is asking to play out side of his comfort zone, asking him to develop as a player? Ederson and Alisson are the best two footballing keepers in the league, we are asking Kasper to play in the same manner as they do.
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