West Ham have released a statement on the club official website WHUFC.com this morning following the tragedy at the King Power stadium.
The statement reads: “The thoughts of everyone at West Ham United are with the directors, players, staff, supporters and all connected with Leicester City Football Club following the devastating events at the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening.
We would like to send our sincere condolences to the family of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha at this sad and tragic time. His immense contribution to Leicester City FC, the city of Leicester and English football will never be forgotten. Our condolences also go to the other families affected by the tragedy.
We would also like to express our admiration for the emergency services who responded so swiftly and with such bravery, and offer our support to anyone, including any West Ham United supporters, who may have witnessed the tragedy.
The West Ham United family offer our continued support and best wishes to our friends at Leicester at this time”
Nice sentiments, well received by this diehard Iron who lives just 8 miles from the King Power Stadium.
So rare nowadays for an owner to ask: What may I do for YOU, rather than the all too typical opposite.
His association since 2010 with the city and especially Leicester Royal Hospital (1/4 mile from the KPS) was immeasurable and will not be forgotten.