WhistleHappy Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Horrific... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Money, what does it get you? Looks like not much , in the larger scheme of things Not taking the piss before I get hate replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Looking on Leicester forum so many messages from fans from other clubs (including city). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 15 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: This photo (apparently) was taken just before take-off Unbelievable that in this day and age a helicopter can have a fault that it crashes so drastically and as catastrophic as this seconds after lift off. Very scary and sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Awful news. Late to the discussion, but hopefully there is something positive to come out of this. Thoughts with those directly affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 It doesn’t look good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1111 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 I know they say aeroplanes are the safest form of travel but I wonder what the stats are for helicopters. Things like this do seem to happen somewhere in the world quite regularly and there can’t be loads of them about. Sad news though regardless and seems quite a few poor souls will of died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 8 hours ago, Super said: A witness on Radio 5 Live said two police offers attempted to open the door and smash the windscreen before it exploded. Jesus. I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 As others have said an awfully sad tradegy, was watching Premier League Tonight on BT and they showed the helicopter taking off. Foreign owners do generally get bad press, but the Leicester owners have really brought into the football club, and have supported a number of local charities. Unfortunately, it looks like a number of casualties, and fear the worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted October 28, 2018 Author Admin Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 26 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Jesus. I hope not. More than one source reporting that news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 An absolute tragedy. Helicopters don’t land in the middle of the pitch if they aren’t transporting important people connected with the club. The fact that nobody has said he wasn’t on the flight says everything, and the photos of him boarding can sadly mean there is only one outcome. I remember the Matthew Harding crash, but that was bad weather wasn’t it? Is it a usual thing for this helicopter to land on the pitch. I’ve not been to the new Leicester ground so can’t picture it’s surroundings. Not an easy manoeuvre exiting out I wouldn’t think? Thoughts are with all those involved and their families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Thoughts and prayers with family and friends of all involved, a very sad day for the club and football in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 10 hours ago, Cider red said: Remember when Hoddle blamed disabled people who apparently had been badly behaved in past lives; hence the reason for being disabled. Wonder if the same applies to sudden ilness? You're a moron pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, CiderCraig said: You're a moron pal. Was making a point badly about hoddles strange comments when managing England. Too many ciders yesterday so it made no sense; I wouldn't wish tragedy on anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 40 minutes ago, RedM said: An absolute tragedy. Helicopters don’t land in the middle of the pitch if they aren’t transporting important people connected with the club. The fact that nobody has said he wasn’t on the flight says everything, and the photos of him boarding can sadly mean there is only one outcome. I remember the Matthew Harding crash, but that was bad weather wasn’t it? Is it a usual thing for this helicopter to land on the pitch. I’ve not been to the new Leicester ground so can’t picture it’s surroundings. Not an easy manoeuvre exiting out I wouldn’t think? Thoughts are with all those involved and their families. If happens after every home game, takes off from the centre circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlesh*t Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, Cider red said: Was making a point badly about hoddles strange comments when managing England. Too many ciders yesterday so it made no sense; I wouldn't wish tragedy on anyone. Fair play for changing your tune. As much as I don't agree with hoddles beliefs he was asked a question by the press and answered honestly, don't think that can be held against him. Many religious beliefs seem odd to other people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 BBC suggesting the manager was on board as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Maesknoll Red said: More than one source reporting that news. “Leo Bruka told 5 Live that he saw two police officers whose car was near the crash scene. "One of them was looking for something and the other one, he ran straight away to the helicopter and he was trying to break the window," he said. "Then there is an explosion and they pulled back because the fire was too hot."” sounds like the police officers were ok. Hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, Tomarse said: BBC suggesting the manager was on board as well Leicester forum saying he wasnt. They Seem to think 5 people were on board including 2 women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Isn't this the owner who pays for the entire stadium to have a free beer and a cake each year on his birthday? Seems like he made more effort than most to appreciate football supporters - not to say any owner shouldn't be mourned in such circumstances, but there is an extra level of tragedy here for someone so generous and kind spirited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 BBC breaking news just confirmed 5 on board - owner, his daughter, 2 pilots and one unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Onion Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Surprising that a helicopter is allowed to transport in and out of a ground from a safety point of view? Terribly sad. Thoughts with all affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 58 minutes ago, Neo said: BBC breaking news just confirmed 5 on board - owner, his daughter, 2 pilots and one unknown These were the 5 people involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 26 minutes ago, Red Onion said: Surprising that a helicopter is allowed to transport in and out of a ground from a safety point of view? Terribly sad. Thoughts with all affected. I was recently - like literally Thursday - in 90 degree heat in Florida - yesterday at the gate was a temperature wake up call I can assure you !! Anyway, on International Drive which is just a big road lined with eating places, dollar shops, crazy golf etc you can get a 10 minute 30 dollar copter ride. And I mean literally there and then - takes off from a grid about 6 car park spaces in size 50 yards maximum from one of the busiest roads in Florida - only in America!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 What an awful day all round? In contrast to what Leicester achieved against all the odds, and now this, so cruel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Looking forwards, some Leicester fans are now pondering what it holds for their club. Without the top man there, will King Power still sponsor and invest in LCFC? Rushden & Diamonds collapsed when Max Griggs died his family & company were not interested in putting money into that club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 40 minutes ago, Neo said: I was recently - like literally Thursday - in 90 degree heat in Florida - yesterday at the gate was a temperature wake up call I can assure you !! Anyway, on International Drive which is just a big road lined with eating places, dollar shops, crazy golf etc you can get a 10 minute 30 dollar copter ride. And I mean literally there and then - takes off from a grid about 6 car park spaces in size 50 yards maximum from one of the busiest roads in Florida - only in America!! I went on a chopper in Vegas over the strip/death valley/grand canyon - the things are literally made of **** all basically a tin can. Think caravan with a motor on the roof, mad fun but if that goes down there is almost nothing in terms of protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: I went on a chopper in Vegas over the strip/death valley/grand canyon - the things are literally made of **** all basically a tin can. Think caravan with a motor on the roof, mad fun but if that goes down there is almost nothing in terms of protection. We did not do that when we were there a few years back - the bi-plane trip to the canyon from Vegas was bad enough - bouncing around more than the roller-coasters we went on last week. Somebody was sick on the way back and it smelt vile and that started about 2 or 3 more being sick - never again !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When the river runs Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 I took my family on one over beachy head a few years back whilst watching the red arrows, it was a brilliant experience but felt very precarious. Can't see any survivors coming out of that, very very sad as other posters have said that the owner seems like a genuine decent man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 37 minutes ago, 22A said: Looking forwards, some Leicester fans are now pondering what it holds for their club. Without the top man there, will King Power still sponsor and invest in LCFC? Rushden & Diamonds collapsed when Max Griggs died his family & company were not interested in putting money into that club. But on the flip side Marcus Liebherr family supported Southampton after his death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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