Midlands clubs have joined those around the world offering their condolences following the death of Leicester City’s owner.
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among five people who died when his helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium following the Foxes’ game with West Ham at the weekend.
Our love, support and prayers go out to all at @LCFC and the families of those involved, following the confirmation of fatalities in Saturday evening’s helicopter crash.
Football is united in grief. #BCFC
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) October 29, 2018
Aston Villa Football Club sends its condolences to everyone at Leicester City, and the family and friends of all those who were tragically killed.#FootballFamily #AVFC https://t.co/G9JvBAvN9j
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) October 28, 2018
The thoughts of everyone at Walsall FC are with @LCFC at this very sad time.
— Walsall FC Official (@WFCOfficial) October 28, 2018
Everybody at Wolves would like to send their best wishes to those affected following the terrible incident at @LCFC this evening.
💛🦊
— Wolves (@Wolves) October 27, 2018
Players past and present have also offered their messages of condolence following the crash.
🙏🏿 this man brought back the good days back to lcfc and the city of Leicester. What he’s done for the club and the City has been AMAZING, such sad news. 🙏🏿 @ King Power Stadium https://t.co/y9BbP8L55c
— Emile Heskey (@EmileHeskeyUK) October 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/OfficialHDean/status/1056685286850203649
Thoughts & prayers are with everyone connected to Leicester city football club after the devastating news 💙 #RIP pic.twitter.com/XhTCnju8Kq
— David Cotterill (@cotterill_david) October 29, 2018