davieG Posted 20 March 2019 Posted 20 March 2019 https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-players-staff-arrive-2668007
mad biker Posted 20 March 2019 Posted 20 March 2019 Wonder if Claude was asked if he wanted to go ? would have been a nice thought.
copunk Posted 20 March 2019 Posted 20 March 2019 9 minutes ago, mad biker said: Wonder if Claude was asked if he wanted to go ? would have been a nice thought. Was going to say this
Jaspa Posted 20 March 2019 Posted 20 March 2019 28 minutes ago, mad biker said: Wonder if Claude was asked if he wanted to go ? would have been a nice thought. 18 minutes ago, copunk said: Was going to say this Who knows, honestly. Puel could already have been, they just decided arrange to visit at different times. Suppose we might see if anything emerges from the cremation ceremony. Most if not all the non-playing staff there bar the tea lady. Brendan smiling on most of the pictures. Fly back on Saturday so they might sneak a beach day in, fair enough
Wymsey Posted 20 March 2019 Posted 20 March 2019 Very poignant, the tragedy, still. Who are the guys on the left of Top and the one on the front right?
brucey Posted 20 March 2019 Posted 20 March 2019 12 minutes ago, Wymeswold fox said: Very poignant, the tragedy, still. Who are the guys on the left of Top and the one on the front right? Front right looks like the guy who promotes LCFC TV on the club's Instagram stories.
st albans fox Posted 20 March 2019 Posted 20 March 2019 24 minutes ago, Wymeswold fox said: Very poignant, the tragedy, still. Who are the guys on the left of Top and the one on the front right? Left of Top is Susan whelan’s Husband, Robbie Gill front right is Anthony herlihy, communications director
jamesmilner Posted 21 March 2019 Posted 21 March 2019 They had Monks do a blessing for all staff at the ground left here too ! White doves were released in honour of Vichai .
urban.spaceman Posted 21 March 2019 Author Posted 21 March 2019 1 hour ago, jamesmilner said: They had Monks do a blessing for all staff at the ground left here too ! White doves were released in honour of Vichai . I love our football club.
Gamble92 Posted 21 March 2019 Posted 21 March 2019 18 hours ago, Wymeswold fox said: Very poignant, the tragedy, still. Who are the guys on the left of Top and the one on the front right? Yoda?
sixthswan Posted 21 March 2019 Posted 21 March 2019 Exactly 4 years since Richard III was placed back in a coffin for his re-internment.
urban.spaceman Posted 21 March 2019 Author Posted 21 March 2019 Leicester City players and staff join Thai king at Khun Vichai's cremation The late City chairman was cremated on Thursday in a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Late Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has been cremated in a royal ceremony in Thailand. City players and staff joined Khun Vichai's son, club vice-chairman Aiyawatt, known as 'Top', and the rest of the Srivaddhanaprabha family at the ceremony, which was attended by the king of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn and hundreds of guests. The cremation, which started at 4am UK time on Thursday, also included a Thai puppet show, orchestral performances of songs written for Khun Vichai, and a ceremony by Buddhist monks. Khun Vichai's body had been resting in a temple for more than 100 days, as is Buddhist tradition, before Thursday's cremation. The City owner died with four others in a tragic helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium in October. On Wednesday, City staff and players attended a private ceremony to say their final goodbyes before the cremation on Thursday. Leicester City vice-chairman Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha at his father's cremation 1 of 12 A performance outside the temple where Khun Vichai's body rests 2 of 12 Leicester City captain Wes Morgan and the club's staff and players arrive at the temple for Khun Vichai's cremation (Image: SaksiriPhotography)3 of 12 Mourners queue outside the temple in Bangkok 4 of 12 Brendan Rodgers, Jamie Vardy and Matty James wait outside the temple before Khun Vichai's cremation 5 of 12 Leicester City vice-chairman Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha at his father's cremation 6 of 12 Leicester City vice-chairman Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha and his mother Aimon greet the king of Thailand 7 of 12 The king of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn lights the flame at Khun Vichai's cremation 8 of 12 A singer performs at Khun Vichai's cremation 9 of 12 Leicester City's director of football Jon Rudkin and manager Brendan Rodgers greet the Srivaddhanaprabha family (Image: SaksiriPhotography)10 of 12 Leicester City vice-chairman Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha and Jamie Vardy meet the Buddhist monks (Image: Pittaya Wongsara)11 of 12 Buddhist monks arrive at the temple for Khun Vichai's cremation
volpeazzurro Posted 21 March 2019 Posted 21 March 2019 Down to earth with a bump. So sad and a long time for Top to carry this round and think. I hope the young man and his family can find a little bit of peace now.
st albans fox Posted 21 March 2019 Posted 21 March 2019 Amazing for the king to attend and light the flame ......
Mendi Posted 21 March 2019 Posted 21 March 2019 May he rest in peace, he will be missed for years to come.
justfoxes Posted 22 March 2019 Posted 22 March 2019 REST IN ETERNAL PEACE Khun Vichai thankyou for making us believe in Dreams and making those dreams a reality, really now hope the lads will end this season on a high in your honour !!
LinekersLugs Posted 22 March 2019 Posted 22 March 2019 Your name will never be forgot Khun Vichai Your spirit will never die Your journey is only beginning we will love you eternally for all you did for our community peace and good rest to you
urban.spaceman Posted 22 March 2019 Author Posted 22 March 2019 https://www.lcfc.com/news/1110891/lcfc-staff--players-pay-final-tribute-to-khun-vichai LCFC Staff & Players Pay Final Tribute To Khun Vichai Published 4 hrs 38 mins ago Khun Vichai tragically lost his life alongside four other people in a helicopter crash at King Power Stadium on Saturday 27 October, 2018. A Leicester City congregation, including senior staff and First Team players, arrived in Thailand on Wednesday before attending a private vigil in remembrance. On Thursday, they joined Vice-Chairman Khun Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha at the Buddhist Debsirindrawas Temple. First Team Manager Brendan Rodgers attended the ceremony. Upon their arrival, the players offered heartfelt condolences to Khun Vichai’s family - wife Khun Aimon and children Khun Voramas, Khun Apichet, Khun Aroonroong, and Khun Top. During Khun Vichai’s Chairmanship at King Power Stadium, his dedication to establishing Leicester City as a force in English football transformed the Club beyond all recognition. Inspired by their Chairman’s knowledge and guidance, Leicester City wrote one of the most extraordinary fairy tales in football history by winning the Premier League title in 2016. Leicester City's title-winning left-back, Christian Fuchs, pays his respects. Khun Vichai’s immeasurable impact on the city of Leicester, meanwhile, is at the heart of a legacy which everyone at the Club is determined to protect over coming seasons. In November of last year, The LCFC Foxes Foundation was renamed The Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation in recognition of the love our Chairman felt for the people of Leicester. Throughout his close association with the city, Khun Vichai committed over £4M in personal donations to Leicester’s universities, hospitals and charities – improving the lives of thousands of people across the Leicestershire region. The Club's staff watched live coverage of the ceremony on Filbert Way. Following 100 days of mourning, the cremation, staged in Khwaeng Wat Thepsirin, Bangkok, began with Matika-Pangsukula recitations, the chanting of the Higher Teachings of the Buddha. At King Power Stadium, staff were also joined by Buddhist monks, who watched on big screens as a ceremony which reflected Khun Vichai’s family values took place in Thailand. Following religious recitations at the Main Royal Crematorium, His Majesty The King graciously presided over the Cremation Ceremony. Doves were released by the Club's staff at King Power Stadium. At King Power Stadium, as the cremation took place in Thailand, doves symbolising Khun Vichai’s generosity of spirit were released into the heavens from the centre circle. As Leicester City looks to the future, it is Khun Vichai’s legacy which will act as inspiration for everyone at the Club as we strive to add to the memories we have already shared. On Saturday, the Club’s congregation will return to England to continue their preparations for a Premier League fixture against AFC Bournemouth next weekend.
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