Ric Flair 20,144 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 Where have those 2 years gone, still one of the most haunting events I have experienced. What a man, will never forget what a special bloke he was. RIP Boss Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NasPb 307 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 we miss you boss Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beechey 4,416 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 Was watching the video they played before the Burnley game, still hits as hard as it did seeing it live Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MPH 6,618 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 i still get a lump in my throat every time i see his beautiful smiling face in a photo... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharpylcfc 31 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 RIP boss. Thank you for everything you've done for our club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Illusion35 195 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 RIP Vichai - we will never forget you and what you did for our club 💙 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aleksz 207 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 1 1 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RonnieTodger 3,471 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 I remember going down the ground the following morning and there was a couple of rows of tributes, before anything was confirmed. Then a week or so later it spanned across the whole North Stand and around the corner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urban.spaceman 31,513 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 2 hours ago, StanSP said: I still remember the outpouring of grief but also love and sympathy from all over the world. Fans of other UK clubs, European clubs and beyond. It was staggering. That will forever be appreciated. It might not have been appreciated as much back then but it definitely is now as it did help get us through the most difficult time. The club handled it with so much dignity in such tragic circumstances. Especially Top. Stepping in to his father's shoes like he did. An unenviable task and he will always have our support too. We owe a lot to the Srivaddhanaprabha family. One thing I still can't get over is the sheer ****ing size of this tribute. Never seen anything like it. Flowers, flags, shirts, scarves, memorabilia of all sorts, from all over the ****ing world. And it was so quiet and peaceful there. I went quite a few times just to soak it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FoyleFox 766 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 Immeasurable impact on our club in life and death. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy_Bear 2,062 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 19 minutes ago, Aleksz said: Fuching weeping here. All I could think of watching that was that I hope he knew how much we loved him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wymsey 4,557 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 Was with someone who I watched the game with afterwards, and pointed out the owner's helicopter to him. When I returned home, couldn't believe it when I turned the television on to report live on this disaster and receiving numerous text messages.. Just sat on the sofa feeling stunned and thinking is this real life? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
irishfoxkev 314 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 Undoubtedly the worst day in the history of our club.....The days weeks and months that followed showed everything that is great about our club ....the respectful dignified way everyone from the top of the club to the bottom behaved was incredible and makes me so proud to be associated with this family.....RIP Vichai .😢😢 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urban fox 1,620 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 Watched the west ham game on TV was already feeling bad after seeing big Dan's shocking injury but what came next was horrendous. Was cooking dinner when i got a text from a friend saying there had been a helicopter crash near the stadium and thought it wa a wind up as there had been something similar doing the rounds about a crash at the highcross a little while before. Turned the news on and realised that it was for real. The scenes were harrowing and you just knew that nobody was getting out that. An absolute tragedy, five people losing their lives, but even before there were any official statements, the outpouring of support from all corners was immense. The pictures of the tributes building up outside the stadium brought a tear to my eye. Couldn't go to the Burnley game but joined in the walk and went to see the tributes. The way the club (and the response from the worldwide footballing community) came together and handled it was tremendous. Lets hope nothing like this ever happens again here or elsewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ceirboy 97 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 3 hours ago, Spudulike said: That sea of white was the greatest ever mark of respect seen at a football stadium. It was certainly hairs standing up on the back of your neck moments. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UpTheLeagueFox 9,318 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntman_Mike 1,185 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 56 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: One thing I still can't get over is the sheer ****ing size of this tribute. Never seen anything like it. Flowers, flags, shirts, scarves, memorabilia of all sorts, from all over the ****ing world. And it was so quiet and peaceful there. I went quite a few times just to soak it up. It was a great touch having them placed all the way around the pitch. All the non City shirts too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arriba Los Zorros 2,435 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 Can't believe it's 2 years ago, feels like it happened only a matter of mere months ago. Can you think of any foreign owners as universally loved by the fanbase as the Srivaddhanaprabhas? Vichai himself, never had the pleasure of meeting him but it is clear seeing any video footage or pictures that he exuded warmth and charisma and was the sort of person who just drew others to him. He would succeed no doubt at whatever he turned his hand to. He has left a legacy at this club and established us as one of England's big hitters. RIP Khun Vichai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mohammedsaqib 43 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 With Bourdain, the worst non-family death in my life. RIP Boss 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Markyblue Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 He literally gave us everything, hope he knew we loved him.went to sign the memorial book and there were 2 Barcelona fans in front of me , enough said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RGFox 101 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 Goosebumps watching the clips and seeing the photos. Was lucky to have shook his hand and had a photo of him with my 5 lad a few years ago. Was hoping for a statue update around now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluebeau 113 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 It was a mutual love affair, we loved him & he loved us ! RIP Vichai, we will never, ever forget you. Let's get the statue made & put in place asap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leeds Fox 1,514 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 What a man! We were so lucky to have him. His family brought the city together with football, values and benevolence to worthy causes. RIP Vichai and thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyblueeyes 2,495 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 RIP Boss Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Weasel Fox 4,027 Posted 27 October 2020 Report Share Posted 27 October 2020 RIP Khun Vichai. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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