davieG Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 The Thai owners have pumped many millions into Leicester City since taking control in the bid for the Premier League. The Srivaddhanaprabha family took control more than two-and-a-half years ago and last season alone pumped £36million into the club. The Birch spoke to the club's vice-chairman Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha about the family's plans, hopes and dreams for City. ​ PROUD: City vice-chairman Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha and his father, Vichai, who he says was his biggest influence Why Leicester City? Because the time was right and when they introduced me and my dad to Milan Mandaric at the stadium my dad asked me if I remembered the first English game he took me to see, which was the League Cup final between Leicester and Middlesbrough. Something connected with me inside. Has owning the club lived up to expectations? Absolutely. What are your plans for the club? I have said all along that we plan to stay here for a long time. If we are not promoted to the Premier League we will keep trying everything we can to get into the Premier League. We build everything for the fans and make the club for everyone to enjoy and have fun. We are totally committed to the club. When we get into the Premier League, is the city going to see the biggest party it has ever seen? Of course, we are going to fill the stadium for that party one day. And the first round is on me! Was you educated in England? No, in Thailand. What other sports do you play? I play anything and everything. Polo, football, basketball, swimming; I play everything except rugby. If you go out for dinner, what do you prefer to eat? Besides Thai food, I like Italian and Japanese. City or Tigers? City of course. Beach or skiing? I love a nice beach. Finest moment? Playing polo with Prince William and Prince Harry. Who or what is your greatest love? My family is my greatest love, my mum and dad. Favourite music and artist? Maroon 5 If you are watching television, do you watch a soap or Question Time? I would watch a soap, but I don't really watch either. What was the first record you bought? Linkin Park, I think. Who inspired you when you were starting out? My dad. Which team, except for City, athlete or musician would you pay to see? A Lady Ga Ga concert. Favourite album? Maroon 5 again. What was the last film you saw? Skyfall Do any books interest you? Bring Back The Birch! English breakfast or cereal and fruit? Cereal and fruit If you could change one thing in sport what would it be? Technology being used to help officials in football, because I remember Frank Lampard's goal against Germany in the World Cup which was over the line but wasn't given. What makes you laugh? My friends. I enjoy good company and when we score. What makes you angry? When we play badly. Reporting by Rob Tanner Read more: http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/story-18491772-detail/story.html?#ixzz2OGEP5nKX Follow us: @thisisleics on Twitter | thisisleicestershire on Facebook
anotherharboroughfox Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 What makes you angry?When we play badly. I don't know why but
goose2010 Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 will hold him to the first pint when we get promoted!!
Soar Fox Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 English breakfast or cereal & fruit? Why the fvck they asking questions like that.
Wycombe Fox Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 Was you educated in England? I can't believe that there's not a single "ya know" in there!!
ACF Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 Which team, except for City, athlete or musician would you pay to see? A Lady Ga Ga concert. Top out.
Corky Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 If you are watching television, do you watch a soap or Question Time?I would watch a soap, but I don't really watch either. What about the Leicester matches on Sky?
davieG Posted 22 March 2013 Author Posted 22 March 2013 [/color][/size][/size][/font][/color] What about the Leicester matches on Sky? He's at the matches singing if you're watching this on Sky you're a .........
Oadby Fox Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 What are your plans for the club? I have said all along that we plan to stay here for a long time. If we are not promoted to the Premier League we will keep trying everything we can to get into the Premier League. We build everything for the fans and make the club for everyone to enjoy and have fun. We are totally committed to the club.
MooseBreath Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 Birch getting to the root of all the important issues. "Was you educated in England". Christ almighty. I bet he's glad he wasn't.
Guest Sharpe's Fox Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 The next political interview thriller, Birch: Srivapapraphoopa.
Weller in Tights Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 "I play anything and everything. Polo, football, basketball, swimming; I play everything except rugby." You see, Top hates rugby as well, great bloke
Grewks Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 Should've put in a cheeky one... Mcdermott or Adkins. Would have been interesting to see his reaction.
Tom17LCFC Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 Was you educated in England? hahahahahaha really?
Hugo Sanchez Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 Top comes across as a decent bloke. Don't know why people hate them. They're good owners and actually care for the fans.
Grewks Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 Top comes across as a decent bloke. Don't know why people hate them. They're good owners and actually care for the fans. That is why they pushed NP out of the club the first time he was here?
Hugo Sanchez Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 What because they have ambition and wanted a high profile manager.
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 "I play anything and everything. Polo, football, basketball, swimming; I play everything except rugby." You see, Top hates rugby as well, great bloke
Munshi Posted 22 March 2013 Posted 22 March 2013 That is why they pushed NP out of the club the first time he was here? No they didnt, it was mandaric who had a problem with NP.
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