RedM Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, Tomarse said: If it were Southgate we’d have not seen games today. I think you are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 27 minutes ago, Tomarse said: If it were Southgate we’d have not seen games today. I think this is probably right. But, I do find it odd that - given how widespread this rumour has become - the FA haven’t formally confirmed Southgate as safe and well - particularly since he was known to be at the game, and it would seem plausible that a high profile visitor might use a helicopter to leave the stadium. It’s also notable that Southgate quickly made a statement on Hoddle yesterday, but hasn’t done the same for this situation. That’s probably explained by the fact that Hoddle was a former England manager, but you might expect one of the leading figures in the game to have offered condolences (an observation rather than a criticism). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: I think this is probably right. But, I do find it odd that - given how widespread this rumour has become - the FA haven’t formally confirmed Southgate as safe and well - particularly since he was known to be at the game, and it would seem plausible that a high profile visitor might use a helicopter to leave the stadium. It’s also notable that Southgate quickly made a statement on Hoddle yesterday, but hasn’t done the same for this situation. That’s probably explained by the fact that Hoddle was a former England manager, but you might expect one of the leading figures in the game to have offered condolences (an observation rather than a criticism). I was thinking the same… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: I was thinking the same… I still think on balance of probability it’s highly likely that he’s absolutely fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 20 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: I still think on balance of probability it’s highly likely that he’s absolutely fine. Not sure it could be kept quiet for 24 hours as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Super said: Not sure it could be kept quiet for 24 hours as well. Indeed. It’s highly unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Indeed. It’s highly unlikely. I think so, apparently was at game with his son yesterday. People are on edge though pretty understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 2 hours ago, MarcusX said: The FA have confirmed with some random local journo but no one else? obviously hope it’s not true but that’s not the most reliable source I’ve ever seen I’m sure you mean’t you hope it’s true, as the journo, in the link about which you were commenting, said Gareth wasn’t on the helicopter. It does seem a bit strange that over 24 hours later there doesn’t seem to be any firm confirmation about the horribly tragic incident. The Leicester City owner seems to be a very decent chap who has committed himself to both the football club and the local community.....this is just so awful, and the wild speculation on social media etc isn’t helping anything....it’s hard to know what to say at this stage because there isn’t much info to go on, but I just really hope that everyone involved is ok.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 57 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: I think this is probably right. But, I do find it odd that - given how widespread this rumour has become - the FA haven’t formally confirmed Southgate as safe and well - particularly since he was known to be at the game, and it would seem plausible that a high profile visitor might use a helicopter to leave the stadium. It’s also notable that Southgate quickly made a statement on Hoddle yesterday, but hasn’t done the same for this situation. That’s probably explained by the fact that Hoddle was a former England manager, but you might expect one of the leading figures in the game to have offered condolences (an observation rather than a criticism). I think the difficulty would be by releasing a statement saying Southgate is fine that that might be seen as interfering. I think a logical statement would be that from Southgate just saying his thoughts are with everyone connected to this tragedy. That would confirm he's ok whilst not being insensitive. It is rather concerning surrounding the silence about Southgate. There seems to be a wall of silence and that is concerning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Tomarse said: If it were Southgate we’d have not seen games today. Not sure I would go along with that, as others have said above its likely there is very little remains left of any on board. Identification will take a while, you can't pronounce someone dead until there is concrete evidence. If anything were to ever happen to anybody who holds a position like Southgate then we can't ignore the magnitude of the effect that would have. The country would be in mourning, the entire fixture list would be cancelled so if such a tragedy were to ever happen I'm sure it would be sensible to delay announcing until there was official confirmation and plans were put in place. To me it is very concerning that the entire football world has gone quiet regarding Southgate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 17 minutes ago, Up The City! said: Not sure I would go along with that, as others have said above its likely there is very little remains left of any on board. Identification will take a while, you can't pronounce someone dead until there is concrete evidence. If anything were to ever happen to anybody who holds a position like Southgate then we can't ignore the magnitude of the effect that would have. The country would be in mourning, the entire fixture list would be cancelled so if such a tragedy were to ever happen I'm sure it would be sensible to delay announcing until there was official confirmation and plans were put in place. To me it is very concerning that the entire football world has gone quiet regarding Southgate. Entire football world? What on earth are you on about. Leicester forum saying official club announcement tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 20 minutes ago, Up The City! said: Not sure I would go along with that, as others have said above its likely there is very little remains left of any on board. Identification will take a while, you can't pronounce someone dead until there is concrete evidence. If anything were to ever happen to anybody who holds a position like Southgate then we can't ignore the magnitude of the effect that would have. The country would be in mourning, the entire fixture list would be cancelled so if such a tragedy were to ever happen I'm sure it would be sensible to delay announcing until there was official confirmation and plans were put in place. To me it is very concerning that the entire football world has gone quiet regarding Southgate. Why is Southgate being singled out? It’s just twitter speculation and nothing else. I even saw someone suggesting Shearer was on the thing as he hadn’t tweeted since ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 56 minutes ago, Super said: Not sure it could be kept quiet for 24 hours as well. True, but at the end of the day five(?)" people" have lost their lives whoever they were.....very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, Tomarse said: Why is Southgate being singled out? It’s just twitter speculation and nothing else. I even saw someone suggesting Shearer was on the thing as he hadn’t tweeted since ffs Because he is a high profile individual who was known to be at the game, who hasn’t been heard from since when you might expect him to have commented given his position, and he might plausibly have been on the helicopter. That said, I agree it’s speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 9 hours 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!! in theory it should be the ride of your life and a once in lifetime experience, nobody expects the worse to happen or none of us would ever get on a plane go in a car or speedboat. these things happen unfortunately and when they do we all shudder inwardly and think there but for the grace of god go I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 51 minutes ago, Tomarse said: Why is Southgate being singled out? It’s just twitter speculation and nothing else. I even saw someone suggesting Shearer was on the thing as he hadn’t tweeted since ffs I think it's the fact he was known to have travelled to Leicester games on board that very same helicopter and he was at the game. If for this game he had made different travel arrangements or had other engagements where he would not be returning to London after the game then he is a very fortunate person. For this reason I remain concerned until we hear from Southgate or his wellbeing is known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 57 minutes ago, Super said: Entire football world? What on earth are you on about. Leicester forum saying official club announcement tomorrow morning. What I'm saying is Southgate is very popular in the football world, it's a bit strange that not one person in the football world has posted on social media or commented on the radio or TV that they have spoken to Southgate and he is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 This was tweeted this morning: BREAKING: The FA confirms England manager Gareth Southgate was not on board the helicopter which crashed at Leicester City. He had been at the match 7:52 AM - 28 Oct 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 10 minutes ago, Up The City! said: I think it's the fact he was known to have travelled to Leicester games on board that very same helicopter and he was at the game. If for this game he had made different travel arrangements or had other engagements where he would not be returning to London after the game then he is a very fortunate person. For this reason I remain concerned until we hear from Southgate or his wellbeing is known. A journalist has tweeted that Southgate did NOT travel to the game on the helicopter....so there’s lots of uncertainty around this whole incident....why do you think it’s a ‘fact’ that he travelled to the game on the helicopter? This ain’t a criticism....there’s just so many conflicting reports about everything surrounding this dreadful incident....I just wondered from where you got the info that Gareth travelled to the game on the helicopter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Never really realised how much I like GS until all this. It is sad whoever has died, don;t get me wrong please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeyed Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Now confirmed by Leicester that Vichai died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPRed Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Leicester chairman now confirmed dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Leicester have confirmed the owner has sadly died. 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 All onboard killed, having seen the pictures and videos, it hardly comes as a surprise, but a sad loss to Leicester and football, he was a owner with a big heart and feelings for his club, it’s fans and local community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Is there anyone on here who lives nearby the stadium. Could go and put something outside the ground on behalf of our fans. Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Maesknoll Red said: All onboard killed, having seen the pictures and videos, it hardly comes as a surprise, but a sad loss to Leicester and football, he was a owner with a big heart and feelings for his club, it’s fans and local community. can you post kcuf for me what a sad weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 The five people were on board the helicopter when the incident happened. While formal identification has not yet taken place, they are believed to be Leicester City Football Club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, two members of his staff, Nursara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare, pilot Eric Swaffer and passenger Izabela Roza Lechowicz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Super said: The five people were on board the helicopter when the incident happened. While formal identification has not yet taken place, they are believed to be Leicester City Football Club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, two members of his staff, Nursara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare, pilot Eric Swaffer and passenger Izabela Roza Lechowicz. So, so sad.....bless them all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedJim Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Super said: The five people were on board the helicopter when the incident happened. While formal identification has not yet taken place, they are believed to be Leicester City Football Club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, two members of his staff, Nursara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare, pilot Eric Swaffer and passenger Izabela Roza Lechowicz. Reported by BBC Radio Leicester and that's a statement from the police. RIP to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 48 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: A journalist has tweeted that Southgate did NOT travel to the game on the helicopter....so there’s lots of uncertainty around this whole incident....why do you think it’s a ‘fact’ that he travelled to the game on the helicopter? This ain’t a criticism....there’s just so many conflicting reports about everything surrounding this dreadful incident....I just wondered from where you got the info that Gareth travelled to the game on the helicopter.... traveling to the game was not the issue, the crash happened after the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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