Leicester helicopter: Srivaddhanaprabha chat before crash and 'silence' revealed - BBC man
Vichai Srivaddhnaprabha was believed to have been in the helicopter (Pic: GETTY)
LEICESTER CITY owner Vichai Srivaddhnaprabha spoke with journalists before their game against West Ham and the helicopter crash afterwards.
By Jack Staplehurst
09.10, 28 Oct 2018 UPDATED 23.10, 28 Oct 2018
There are fears the Foxes chairman is dead after his helicopter burst into flames in the car park outside the King Power Stadium last night.
Leicester drew 1-1 in their Premier League clash with West Ham, and around 8.30pm, Srivaddhnaprabha’s helicopter took off from the centre circle as normal.
But moments later, it crashed as medics rushed to the scene and there is no confirmed news of survivors yet.
It is also unclear who was onboard although it is believed the owner was in the helicopter.
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Srivaddhanaprabha purchased the club in 2010 and is fondly thought of around the club having overseen their rise through the leagues and their improbable Premier League title win in 2016.
Prior to yesterday’s 5.30pm match broadcast on BT Sport, BBC radio commentator Ian Stringer spoke with him.
And the journalist revealed how the King Power was left in a very sombre mood after the incident.
"I have seen staff, backroom staff of the first team in tears here this evening," Stringer said.
"The reception area is described as silent, people are looking around and crying and not knowing what to do and consoling each other.
"This is a very close football club, a tightly knit group of people.
“People love this guy - they pulled off the greatest sports story ever at this stadium and lifted the Premier League trophy.
"The chairman looked at me today on his way to the executive box and said 'hello and good afternoon'.
“I said 'good luck', he said 'thank you'."
Stringer added: "I'm a local guy. I have followed the club for about 10 years and I remember them taking over and have generated a relationship with them.see pictures of the deceased
May his gentle soul rest in peace..
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Vichai Srivaddhnaprabha was believed to have been in the helicopter (Pic: GETTY)
LEICESTER CITY owner Vichai Srivaddhnaprabha spoke with journalists before their game against West Ham and the helicopter crash afterwards.
By Jack Staplehurst
09.10, 28 Oct 2018 UPDATED 23.10, 28 Oct 2018
There are fears the Foxes chairman is dead after his helicopter burst into flames in the car park outside the King Power Stadium last night.
Leicester drew 1-1 in their Premier League clash with West Ham, and around 8.30pm, Srivaddhnaprabha’s helicopter took off from the centre circle as normal.
But moments later, it crashed as medics rushed to the scene and there is no confirmed news of survivors yet.
It is also unclear who was onboard although it is believed the owner was in the helicopter.
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Srivaddhanaprabha purchased the club in 2010 and is fondly thought of around the club having overseen their rise through the leagues and their improbable Premier League title win in 2016.
Prior to yesterday’s 5.30pm match broadcast on BT Sport, BBC radio commentator Ian Stringer spoke with him.
And the journalist revealed how the King Power was left in a very sombre mood after the incident.
"I have seen staff, backroom staff of the first team in tears here this evening," Stringer said.
"The reception area is described as silent, people are looking around and crying and not knowing what to do and consoling each other.
"This is a very close football club, a tightly knit group of people.
“People love this guy - they pulled off the greatest sports story ever at this stadium and lifted the Premier League trophy.
"The chairman looked at me today on his way to the executive box and said 'hello and good afternoon'.
“I said 'good luck', he said 'thank you'."
Stringer added: "I'm a local guy. I have followed the club for about 10 years and I remember them taking over and have generated a relationship with them.see pictures of the deceased
May his gentle soul rest in peace..
By omotiolamide 4:58 am omotiolamide336@gmail.com
08024386072
Copyright...... 2018
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