Leicester City are set to return to action with their first match since the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. It is set to be an emotional day as the community unites to pay tribute to a man who gave so much to the city and the club.
Supporters travelling for the game away at Cardiff City have been provided with a free breakfast and T-shirts while players also warmed up with t-shirts in tribute to 'The Boss'.
Amazing amazing amazing. pic.twitter.com/ZKcpa2TaHm
— EiF (@EiFSoccer) November 3, 2018
Leicester City fans and players are wearing t-shirts in tribute of their late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
'The Boss: you will forever be in our hearts' pic.twitter.com/bkmXSApBFW— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) November 3, 2018
A portrait of Grief. A reminder, footballers are human beings. Huge Love to @LCFC today. Incredible tenacity and strength to take the field at this darkest of times 💙🦊🇺🇸🏴 pic.twitter.com/e742z1bXP5
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) November 3, 2018
Leicester City captain Wes Morgan said Srivaddhanaprabha is at the forefront of their minds.
The lads have been devastated but we know what the wishes of the chairman is, he would want us to get out there on the pitch and try our best.
Leicester City captain Wes Morgan speaks to Final Score about #TheBoss - Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha - and the feelings today for #LCFC pic.twitter.com/lEPAk9uZCE
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 3, 2018
The match takes place on the same day as Vichai's funeral in Thailand. Royal soldiers and family were in attendance at a temple in Bangkok, Thailand.
