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Bert

Stadium Announcer.

By Bert, in Leicester City Forum

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5waller5

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Awful and shocking news. Brad was a school friend of mine, and I’ll always remember sharing our woodworking bench and getting so many tellings off for messing about, and doing impressions of our teacher.

 

It’s always been a source of pride that he got his dream job as stadium announcer (and a sign of the decline of the club that he lost it).

 

A lovely bloke, taken way too soon, RIP Brad  💙💔💙

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Bryn

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1 hour ago, Bilo said:

The 'And now your Leicester City side' soundbite is honestly a core memory. He was there for it all. RIP.

 

This is what is in my head hearing the news as well. Very sad.

AjcW

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1 hour ago, Bilo said:

The 'And now your Leicester City side' soundbite is honestly a core memory. He was there for it all. RIP.

Particularly during those Champions League evenings. Chills!!

If i'm at the club right now i'm asking the families permission to play that clip at the weekend, and then simply showing the players on the screen with no sound/readout whatsoever. A sort of silent tribute.

 

We wont of course... 

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everton carr

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24 minutes ago, 5waller5 said:

Awful and shocking news. Brad was a school friend of mine, and I’ll always remember sharing our woodworking bench and getting so many tellings off for messing about, and doing impressions of our teacher.

 

It’s always been a source of pride that he got his dream job as stadium announcer (and a sign of the decline of the club that he lost it).

 

A lovely bloke, taken way too soon, RIP Brad  💙💔💙

Yes indeed grew up near the Varnham family close to Knighton Park never really knew Brad but knew his brother Elliott quite well

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Foxmeister

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What really galls me is it feels like we have a minutes silence/applause at every game but there’ll most likely be nothing for a man who was so significant to the fans for over a 1/4 of a century. No mention on the club site 🙄.

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5waller5

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40 minutes ago, everton carr said:

Yes indeed grew up near the Varnham family close to Knighton Park never really knew Brad but knew his brother Elliott quite well

I went through almost my entire school years knowing Brad, lovely bloke from a lovely family. Shocking news 💙

AjcW

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The ****ing statement makes it sound like he still worked for us!!!!

 

”his presence on matchdays will be sorely missed by players, staff and supporters alike” 

 

Im absolutely seething at that! Smacks of AI that hasn’t been checked! 

HybridFox

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RIP remember it being a surreal as a kid hearing my own name announced around the ground by him when I was a mascot!

 

It would be a nice if the club could have a plaque or something at the ground to commemorate his contributions.

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TheUltimateWinner

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1 hour ago, TheUltimateWinner said:

Very sad.

 

I certainly missed and will continue to miss hearing him announce “AND NOW YOUR LEICESTER CITY SIDE”. 
 

I hope the club does something to honour his legacy but I’m not getting my hopes up.

Club have actually put a very classy tribute out. Credit where credit is due.

 

https://www.lcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/bradley-varnam-1969-2025

 

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our long-serving Stadium PA Announcer, Bradley Varnam, who has died at the age of 56 following a short illness.
 
 
 
 
A familiar and much-loved voice to Foxes fans for over 25 years, Bradley served as Stadium PA Announcer from 1997 – beginning at Filbert Street and continuing after our move to King Power Stadium in 2002. During those years he became an enduring part of the matchday experience for generations of supporters with his unmistakable style and delivery.
Over the years, Bradley’s voice became the soundtrack to countless moments in the Club’s history – from the highs to the lows, and everything in between. His presence on matchdays will be sorely missed by players, staff and supporters alike.
Away from the microphone, Bradley was loved by those who knew him for his unique sense of humour, his boundless energy, his friendship and deep affection for Leicester City. He will be fondly remembered by all who worked alongside him at Club, where his contribution often went far beyond his role on matchdays.
The thoughts and heartfelt condolences of everyone at Leicester City Football Club are with Brad’s wife, Sarah, his children, Zach and Megan, and his many family members and friends at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Brad – and thank you for everything.
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Skidmark

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Incredibly sad, a staple of the matchday experience for decades. 

 

A decent bloke, and a big City fan. RIP Brad. 

 

(This isn't the time for digs against the club etc) 

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Danno

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12 minutes ago, AjcW said:

The ****ing statement makes it sound like he still worked for us!!!!

 

”his presence on matchdays will be sorely missed by players, staff and supporters alike” 

 

Im absolutely seething at that! Smacks of AI that hasn’t been checked! 

Maybe he was on sick leave? 

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VLC86

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3 minutes ago, Lesta2014 said:

Does anyone know why he wasn’t Pa last season? Could this have been due to illness and not been got rid of like many suggested? 

I don’t believe this happened due to illness.

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