An Open Letter From Andy King

[urban.spaceman]

An Open Letter From Andy King

To my LCFC family,

Today it’s been announced that I’ll be leaving the Club and writing this was never going to be easy, even though I know it’s been coming for a while now. After all, all good things come to an end, but what a journey it’s been and I feel nothing but pride and happiness writing this statement.

I came as a 16 year old boy in 2005 chasing a dream of playing one game of professional football for Leicester City. I leave a Premier League champion, having played 378 times. I’ve given you my all every time I stepped on the pitch and, in turn, the amount of love and support you’ve shown me over the years has been unbelievable. You’ve been there in the bad times and the very best times and I will never be able to thank you enough.

I’m so happy the Club are allowing me the opportunity of showing my thanks to you at a later, safer date and that is something I’m already looking forward to. As a city, you’ve given me a life, a family and somewhere I now call home.

There are too many thank yous to place on record however, I have to say how Khun Vichai changed my life. The way he transformed not only the Club, but the mentality of me as a player and a person is immeasurable. The same should be said for Top, who I have nothing but gratitude and respect for in how he has treated me since he arrived at the Club.

To the lads, I can only thank you. It’s been a joy to pull the shirt on with you and together we’ve achieved things many people thought not possible.

The Club is an amazing place and I take great comfort knowing I’ve had the privilege of playing a very small part in that.

I’m now looking forward to the future, I’ve still got huge desire to play at the highest level possible, both at club level and in my international career, and can’t wait to see what the future holds.

I look forward to seeing you soon and, from now on, I watch and celebrate on as one of you.

Kingy

[StanSP]

This is in the King thread isn't it? 

[Greg2607]

I'm not crying, you're crying.

[Jacafox]

I'm welling up I admit. A great servant to LCFC, maybe he will return in some other role.?

[Dan.Reynolds]

You’ll always be a true Leicester legend Kingy, one that will live long in any true city fans hearts and memories! You’ve given our club your all every time you stepped onto the pitch and have been part of some of the best times in our clubs history so for that I thank you! Good luck in your future endeavours and you will always be a fox at heart and part of the city family!! 💙🦊

[1972 Fox]

A great professional who has given so much to us in his time here. His words contain the genuine thoughts of a very humble man. I have nothing but total respect for him.

[red5]

Andy is our King

 

Who was it said that?

[SouthStandUpperTier]

3 minutes ago, red5 said:

Andy is our King

 

Who was it said that?

Saw it on a T-shirt too.

[dave_the_fox]

Dave Hensons title winning song this bit gets me everytime

 

A decade of service, after everything, this is your coronation Andy - our king.

[urban.spaceman]

1 hour ago, dave_the_fox said:

Dave Hensons title winning song this bit gets me everytime

 

A decade of service, after everything, this is your coronation Andy - our king.

I remember hearing that on the night we won the league. Made me tear up!

[Finnegan]

1 hour ago, StanSP said:

This is in the King thread isn't it? 

 

Yeah but this way urban.spaceman gets to make another thread to rep farm. 

[urban fox]

if only his professionalism and loyalty were more widespread in the bear pit that is the professional football world. An example to all wannabe footballers. lets hope we get that opportunity he talks about to see him pull on the blue shirt and take a richly deserved bow in front of a packed KP one day.

 

If ever a player deserved a testimonial for services to the club it is Kingy. A legend.

[davieG]

....and well respected by a host of team mates.

 

Here’s what a selection of players past and present have said.

Gary Lineker: “Good luck and thank you for everything.”

Jamie Vardy: “It’s been an honour to play with you Kingy… we’ve been on some journey together mate! Looking forward to watching and playing against you at the top level for many more years to come.”

Ben Chilwell: “Since I came into the changing room at 18 you helped me so much on and off the pitch. Gonna miss you in the changing room bro.”

David Nugent: “One of the best guys if not the best. You’re a Leicester legend. Pleasure sharing the pitch with you. All the best on the next adventure.”

Kasper Schmeichel: “What a man.”

James Maddison: “Absolute legend.”

James Justin: “What a guy.”

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: “What a legend!”

Josh Knight: “What a guy.”

Ben Hamer: “Some guy for one guy. Class act.”

Jeff Schlupp: “Legend.”

Paul Konchesky: “Love it mate. Was a pleasure to play with you mate.”

Danny Drinkwater: “Legend.”

Anthony Knockaert: “What a guy.”

Curtis Davies: “Absolute legend.”

Paul Dickov: “Touch of class mate. Legend.”

Iain Hume: “Absolute legend pal.”

[urban.spaceman]

2 hours ago, StanSP said:

This is in the King thread isn't it? 

Hadn't seen it.

36 minutes ago, Finnegan said:

 

Yeah but this way urban.spaceman gets to make another thread to rep farm. 

Harsh.

[Countryfox]

8 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said:

Hadn't seen it.

Harsh.

Well you have overtaken the pair of em ...  

 

In fact you’ve also overtaken our wannabe traffic cop ‘Mr Road rage’ to take top spot ! ..  nice one ! ...   

 

 

[TrentFox]

The tone and wording of that message speak volumes for the man. As dedicated and loyal a pro as we could ever hope to have. Absolute, sincere best wishes to him for all the future holds and a huge debt of gratitude for all he gave us. 

[car1os]

What a man. Hope he comes back to the club in a new role once his playing days are over

[Trav Le Bleu]

1 hour ago, Finnegan said:

 

Yeah but this way urban.spaceman gets to make another thread to rep farm. 

He never does that in the funny pictures thread.

[StanSP]

52 minutes ago, Countryfox said:

Well you have overtaken the pair of em ...  

 

In fact you’ve also overtaken our wannabe traffic cop ‘Mr Road rage’ to take top spot ! ..  nice one ! ...   

 

 

We all should be the new staff team. 

[jonthefox]

24 minutes ago, StanSP said:

We all should be the new staff team. 

 

[urban.spaceman]

1 hour ago, Countryfox said:

Well you have overtaken the pair of em ...  

 

In fact you’ve also overtaken our wannabe traffic cop ‘Mr Road rage’ to take top spot ! ..  nice one ! ...   

 

 

Hadn't seen it

1 hour ago, Trav Le Bleu said:

He never does that in the funny pictures thread.

Harsh

[urban fox]

2 hours ago, davieG said:

....and well respected by a host of team mates.

 

Here’s what a selection of players past and present have said.

Gary Lineker: “Good luck and thank you for everything.”

Jamie Vardy: “It’s been an honour to play with you Kingy… we’ve been on some journey together mate! Looking forward to watching and playing against you at the top level for many more years to come.”

Ben Chilwell: “Since I came into the changing room at 18 you helped me so much on and off the pitch. Gonna miss you in the changing room bro.”

David Nugent: “One of the best guys if not the best. You’re a Leicester legend. Pleasure sharing the pitch with you. All the best on the next adventure.”

Kasper Schmeichel: “What a man.”

James Maddison: “Absolute legend.”

James Justin: “What a guy.”

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: “What a legend!”

Josh Knight: “What a guy.”

Ben Hamer: “Some guy for one guy. Class act.”

Jeff Schlupp: “Legend.”

Paul Konchesky: “Love it mate. Was a pleasure to play with you mate.”

Danny Drinkwater: “Legend.”

Anthony Knockaert: “What a guy.”

Curtis Davies: “Absolute legend.”

Paul Dickov: “Touch of class mate. Legend.”

Iain Hume: “Absolute legend pal.”

I detect a single word theme here.  Often overused but in this case fully justified.

[Hollyfox]

Always gave his all and has been part of the most incredible journey. 

Will always love him and, when he was on the pitch during our toughest years, he always gave me hope that we could do something in a game. 

 

Tears after reading that 💙💙💙💙💙

[weller54]

Respect!..

A great servant to our wonderful club.

[Corky]

Served the club with dignity and never seemed to be a problem. His goals video is something special.