Matt Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 A minute's applause in memory of John Sjoberg will take place prior to kick-off on Saturday (November 1).Please show your appreciation for one of the club's true legends. Obituary Everyone connected with Leicester City would like to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of former player John Sjoberg, who sadly lost his battle against illness on Thursday, October 2, aged 67. Sjoberg, who made his Foxes debut against Cardiff City in October 1960, began life at Filbert Street as a right-back and was part of the 1963 Cup run which culminated with a Wembley appearance against Manchester United. He was a stalwart of the League Cup campaigns of the next two years and scored the decisive semi-final goal at Home Park in 1965. Barring an unluckily unusual performance at West Brom in April 1966, when he became the only City player ever to score two own goals in one game, Sjoberg then settled into a memorable central defensive partnership with Graham Cross. This quality tempted Matt Gillies into giving him one spell as a centre-forward during 1967/8! An injury forced him to miss the 1969 FA Cup Final against Manchester City but two years later he was a key member of the Second Division Championship side and took his testimonial game against Derby after the title had been secured, attracting a best ever Filbert Street crowd for such an even of around 24,000. Sjoberg started a printing business, Beaumanor Press in Bath Lane, during his latter days at Leicester and was able to return to this when he finally hung up his boots, having made 413 appearances for City and scored 19 goals. He remained in that industry for around 30 years eventually selling the company about six years ago, opting for a spot of gardening and walking instead. Abit delayed isn't it?
Raj Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 Abit delayed isn't it? Have we had many home matches for a crowd to show their appreciation towards him? Last Sat was the Rememberance game so when else could they have done it?
Matt Posted 30 October 2008 Author Posted 30 October 2008 Have we had many home matches for a crowd to show their appreciation towards him?Last Sat was the Rememberance game so when else could they have done it? Ok. Good point. I was only passing comment, but good point.
Raj Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 Ok. Good point. I was only passing comment, but good point. Let you off!
Thracian Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 He's one who'll deserve the appreciation, that's for sure, and the attendance for his testimonial bears that out. One of the best defenders to wear our shirt during a time when our club recorded some of it's greatest achievements and was respected opposition for anyone.
davieG Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 I shall be clapping long and hard, a player I look back on with respect and admiration.
Corky Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 I shall be clapping long and hard, a player I look back on with respect and admiration. Ditto. Obviously I never saw the bloke play, but from what I've heard about him, 413 appearances, 15 years at the club and the fact 24,000 turned up for his testimonial shows what a legend he was for this club.
kyleolly Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 He died at the hospice were my mum works she said he was a very nice and polite bloke even on deaths door
syston_fox Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 Just out of interest what is everyones opinion of the minutes applause over that of a minutes silence? I kind of like the old school approach of the silence as it gives you a chance to take a moment to reflect on your own personal memories of the player (if any come to mind that is as I appreciate the a good proportion of the fans will only have seen images on videos and in books).
Munzie Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 Just out of interest what is everyones opinion of the minutes applause over that of a minutes silence? I kind of like the old school approach of the silence as it gives you a chance to take a moment to reflect on your own personal memories of the player (if any come to mind that is as I appreciate the a good proportion of the fans will only have seen images on videos and in books). I like the applause. I can still reflect on personal memories during the minute but I like the idea of showing some emotion for a job well done.
Corky Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 Just out of interest what is everyones opinion of the minutes applause over that of a minutes silence? I kind of like the old school approach of the silence as it gives you a chance to take a moment to reflect on your own personal memories of the player (if any come to mind that is as I appreciate the a good proportion of the fans will only have seen images on videos and in books). I think a minute's applause is better. It gives you a chance to show your appreciation for what he did, and you can still reflect on the memories while you are applauding.
Ross-Kemp Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 I think a minute's applause is better. It gives you a chance to show your appreciation for what he did, and you can still reflect on the memories while you are applauding. Agreed
Sods Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 If anyone knows much about this lad, I would love to know what he was like. I think it depends on the situation whether their should be a minutes silence or a minutes applause. Like the everton fan who sadly died was right to be a minutes silence, however I believe ex city players should be a minutes applause. If anyone went to the Barnsley away game after Alan Ball's death I think people would agree a minutes applause was the right thing to do.
davieG Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 I like the applause. I can still reflect on personal memories during the minute but I like the idea of showing some emotion for a job well done. I think a minute's applause is better. It gives you a chance to show your appreciation for what he did, and you can still reflect on the memories while you are applauding. I concur.
Corky Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 If anyone knows much about this lad, I would love to know what he was like.I think it depends on the situation whether their should be a minutes silence or a minutes applause. Like the everton fan who sadly died was right to be a minutes silence, however I believe ex city players should be a minutes applause. If anyone went to the Barnsley away game after Alan Ball's death I think people would agree a minutes applause was the right thing to do. Spot on
Corky Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 Abit delayed isn't it? The Birch has been away for the past two home matches, and he was his former team-mate and friend, so I think that's why the club are doing it this weekend, so the Birch can be there
The People's Hero Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 The reason it's applause is so that no idiots can ruin it. Unless they organise for shi t to fall from the sky or for a spontaneous earthquake to happen or something.
Simi Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 If anyone knows much about this lad, I would love to know what he was like.I think it depends on the situation whether their should be a minutes silence or a minutes applause. Like the everton fan who sadly died was right to be a minutes silence, however I believe ex city players should be a minutes applause. If anyone went to the Barnsley away game after Alan Ball's death I think people would agree a minutes applause was the right thing to do. Yeah that's bang on mate. This guy sounds like a great player for us and he deserves the applause for that, hopefully it'll insprie our players to show a bit of fight. I can see an emotional Birch speech before as well, regardless of what people say about him, I think he always chooses the right words.
Bert Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 Yeah that's bang on mate.This guy sounds like a great player for us and he deserves the applause for that, hopefully it'll insprie our players to show a bit of fight. I can see an emotional Birch speech before as well, regardless of what people say about him, I think he always chooses the right words. Yeah, The Birch always means well, it just sometimes doesn't come across as easily as he thinks.
dandannieldanok Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 Just out of interest what is everyones opinion of the minutes applause over that of a minutes silence? I kind of like the old school approach of the silence as it gives you a chance to take a moment to reflect on your own personal memories of the player (if any come to mind that is as I appreciate the a good proportion of the fans will only have seen images on videos and in books). I prefer a minutes silence, just seems more respectful. However, I'd rather have a minutes applause than have a silence where one or two ignorant tw*ts spoil it by purposely making noise.
Glenfield Fox Posted 30 October 2008 Posted 30 October 2008 He died at the hospice were my mum works she said he was a very nice and polite bloke even on deaths door Sounds typical of JS. An outstanding player - an outstanding man. I was just a kid when I saw him play. What great days. A member of a fine squad who took real pride in wearing the shirt. Hope there's a decent crowd to show their appreciation on Saturday.
Zingari Posted 1 November 2008 Posted 1 November 2008 http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsI...,,10274,00.html is this definitely a picture of Sjoberg on the OS news homepage story ? It looks a bit like Dennis Rofe to me ( but the pic is not very clear ) edit , i mean the small pic of the player in white , not the main pic in the actual story
Bert Posted 1 November 2008 Posted 1 November 2008 Rovers fans were excellent during this, so thanks.
lildave3 Posted 1 November 2008 Posted 1 November 2008 Rovers fans were excellent during this, so thanks. Thought that too, top notch.
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