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Leicester City Players Pay Tribute To Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

Leicester City Players Pay Tribute To Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

Jamie Vardy, Ben Chilwell, Kasper Schmeichel and others have posted on social media.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

People around the world have paid tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the former Leicester City owner who has tragically passed away at the age of 60.

The Thai businessman was leaving the King Power Stadium following Leicester's 1-1 draw against West Ham United in a private helicopter when it crashed in the arena's car park. Leicestershire Police's website have named two members of Srivaddhanaprabha's staff -- Nursara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare -- pilot Eric Swaffer and passenger Izabela Roza Lechowicz as those who have also lost their lives.

Leicester City players have since penned tributes to Srivaddhanaprabha on social media, with goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel leading the messages toward a 'dedicated and 'passionate' man.

"Dear Mr Chairman, I cannot believe this is happening. I am so totally devastated and heartbroken. I just cannot believe what I saw last night. It just doesn't seem real." Schmeichel wrote.

"It is difficult to put into words how much you have meant to this football club and to the city of Leicester. We all know about the investment in the football club you and your family have made. But this is about so much more. You cared so deeply for not just the club but for the entire community. Your endless contribution to Leicester's hospitals and charities will never be forgotten. You went above and beyond in every aspect.

"Never have I ever come across a man like you. So hard working, so dedicated, so passionate, so kind and so generous in the extreme. You had time for everyone. You touched everyone. It didn't matter who it was, you had time for them. I always admired you as a leader, as a father and as a man.

"You changed football. Forever! You gave hope to everyone that the impossible was possible, not just to our fans, but to fans all over the world in any sport! Not many people have done that.

"When you signed me back in 2011 you said to me we would be in the Champions League within six years and we would do great things. You inspired me and I believed in you. You made me feel like nothing was impossible. Without and your family, all this, everything we did together, everything we achieved would never have happened. You gave me experiences that only happen in fantasy.

"You literally made dreams come true."

England internationals Harry Maguire, Jamie Vardy and Ben Chilwell also paid tribute to Srivaddhanaprabha.

"Words can't describe how I feel. A truly great, kind, loving man who will be missed so much by everyone. I will never forget the Chairman's support, not only during my time at Leicester but also during the World Cup. RIP." wrote Maguire.

"Struggling to find the right words....but to me you are legend, an incredible man who had the biggest heart, the soul of Leicester City Football Club. Thank you for everything you did for me, my family and our club. I will truly miss you.... may you rest in peace...#theboss" wrote Vardy.

"He has brought us all together. So now we must stay together as a city and achieve what he knew we could." said Chilwell.


A number of other Leicester City players, as well as other professionals, posted on Twitter following the sad news, as the world mourns a genuinely kind and giving man. R.I.P..




SPORTbible would like to send out its deepest condolences to Leicester City FC and all those who have been affected by this tragedy.

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Topics: Football News, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, Leicester City, Football, Premier League