Cardiff vs Leicester in Premier League to go ahead as planned
Written by News on 31/10/2018
Leicester City’s next Premier League fixture at Cardiff on Saturday will go ahead as planned, the club have confirmed.
The club have been in mourning following fatalities caused by a helicopter crash which occurred outside the King Power Stadium last Saturday, following the 1-1 draw with West Ham.
Five people on board the helicopter, including club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, tragically lost their lives.
Tributes have been paid outside the stadium, while players and the entirety of the club staff came together on Monday to remember those involved.
Leicester players were asked for their thoughts on whether the match in south Wales should be played as scheduled and were unanimously in favour, it is understood.
Vichai’s son, Aiyawatt, has fully backed the decision and wishes for the game to go ahead to honour his father, while the board are also in agreement.
The club confirmed on Tuesday evening that the upcoming fixture away to Cardiff would go ahead, with the release of a short statement.
“Leicester City’s Premier League fixture at Cardiff City this Saturday (3 November) will go ahead as scheduled, as the Club continues its tributes to its late Chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
“A minute’s silence will be observed before kick-off at the Cardiff City Stadium and players will wear black armbands in Khun Vichai’s honour.
“An announcement on the rearrangement of the Club’s EFL Cup Fourth Round tie against Southampton, postponed earlier this week, will be made in due course.”
A book of condolence has also been opened by the club, enabling fans to leave messages at the King Power and will be available “for the foreseeable future.”
Former Foxes boss Nigel Pearson has also paid tribute to the late chairman, commending the “immeasurable impact on English football” he had since taking control of Leicester.
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