READING FC will pay tribute to the victims of the Leicester City air disaster including West Berkshire resident Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha before Saturday’s home game against Bristol City.
Foxes chairman Srivaddhanaprabha was one of five people killed in a helicopter crash near King Power Stadium shortly after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with West Ham United along with two members of his staff and both pilots.
Royals this morning confirmed they will now hold a minute’s silence before this weekend’s kick off at Madejski Stadium to remember the five victims.
Reading Football Club invites supporters at this weekend's game to stand #TogetherForLeicester.
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) October 30, 2018
Black armbands will be worn and a period of silence will be held before kick-off to remember the victims of Saturday's tragic event at @LCFC.
Thai billionaire Srivaddhanaprabha, 60, is believed to have approached Reading FC over a potential takeover back in 2007.
However, a deal was never struck and he ended up buying Leicester City for £39m in 2010.
Under his guidance the Foxes went on to stun the footballing world by winning the Premier League title in 2016 as 5000/1 outsiders.
Reading defender and former Foxes player Liam Moore was among the thousands of mourners to have paid their respects this week.
Former #LCFC defender Liam Moore has been along to pay his respects.
— Ian Stringer (@StringerSport) October 29, 2018
Class from a Leicester lad 🦊🙏 pic.twitter.com/RCm4Bt0u9m
Srivaddhanaprabha retained strong links with Berkshire where he owned a large estate at Stanford Dingley near Bucklebury.
He also had a keen interest in horse racing and owned more than 30 horses which were based at trainer Andrew Balding’s Park House Stables at Kingsclere.
#LCFC 😢💔 Image by Reuben Dangoor on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/AL4MhoIDMJ
— Mr Geoff Peters (@mrgeoffpeters) October 28, 2018
This Saturday players from both Reading and Bristol City will wear black armbands during the match which will be preceded by a period of silence before kick off.
Royals remain in the Championship relegation zone after four defeats in their last five games including a 2-0 reverse at Swansea City on Saturday.
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