Former club owner Vichai
October 27, local time, is the fourth anniversary of the death of the former president of the club. Also killed in that tragic helicopter accident were Kapen Benhai and Nussara Sukhnamai and pilots Erik Sławl and Isabella Lehvić.
Leicester City won the Championship
When Kings took over in 2010, the club was still in the second division, and under Mr Vichai, Leicester entered one of the club's most successful periods. The Foxes lifted the Premier League trophy and participated in the Champions League for the first time in their history.
Leicester City won the Premier League
Since the tragic departure of Mr. Vichai in 2018, under the leadership of Ayavat Srivatana Brapa, the son of Mr. Vichai, Fox City have continued to progress, winning the first FA Cup in the club's history in 2021. Other milestones include the Community Shield title, advancing to the European semi-finals, and the Foxes are still improving.
Leicester City won the FA Cup
Speaking about the memorial ceremony on the morning of the 27th, Rodgers spoke to the media about the impact of Mr Vichai's legacy on Leicester City FC today.
Rogers attends an October 27 press conference
"It's very important," the Fox boss said. "You think back to such a great man and the wonderful things he did for the local community... I think every player who came here could feel his influence, the contribution he made for the club at that time and the impact of those things is still there. ”
'Then you know there's a plan for the future here, and under Ayawat and his family, they continue to plan for the club and every player who comes here will undoubtedly feel it.'
"There are some players in our squad who were in the squad at the time of the tragedy and it will always affect them. That tragedy was an important part of the club's history and Mr Vichai's optimism and legacy will continue to lead the club forward. ”
Leicester City is located at Seagrave's training base
"You can see the club moving here, Seagrave's new training base. We won the FA Cup, the Community Shield, advanced to the European semi-finals and the local council is working with the club to push forward with the expansion of the stadium. All this is Mr. Vichai's legacy. ”
On Thursday morning local time, a memorial ceremony was held at Vichai Memorial Park to remember the five people who tragically lost their lives in the accident. Rodgers and the club's senior staff, as well as some of the squad players and former players, were present.
"CEO Susan Whelan led the club to ensure that this part of the memory stays there forever," Rogers added. "We have built a beautiful garden here. Every year you come back here, and every time you come back, the garden becomes more beautiful. ”
"This morning (27 October), a number of senior staff, some of the players who previously played for the club, as well as some current staff and board members attended the ceremony. It was a solemn ceremony, accompanied by the monks, and we sent our condolences to a very, very sad moment in the history of the club and the history of the president's family. We will always remember this moment and use it and what Mr. Vichai did as motivation to keep going. ”