Wow. I’m stunned and dismayed to have to bring you this update. Not to mention the episode being intensely embarrassing and awkward as a dedicated Leicester City supporter. However, as a reporter covering the Foxes, it’s vital to address every aspect of the club. And on this site, that means the good and the bad alike.
So, as hard as it is to relay, some deeply offensive and unforgivable chants reportedly came from the LCFC away end at Carrow Road during the Norwich City match.
Regrettably, this development inevitably clouds the much-needed victory in Norfolk. Nevertheless, condemning the unacceptable singing — clearly the work of a tiny minority of spectators from Leicestershire — is essential.
What sort of songs were allegedly sung about director of football Jon Rudkin and chairman Aiyawatt ‘Khun Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha? Can we repeat the lyrics? Or were they too vile to print, leaving us only able to summarise? Let’s unpack the situation as the Foxes Trust fan group denounces apparent death threats towards Rudkin and xenophobic taunts aimed at the owner.
Leicester City disgrace:
Thankfully the overwhelming majority of Leicester’s Blue Army would never condone this sort of appalling and, in many cases, unlawful conduct. The city prides itself on multiculturalism and inclusion. There is no place for racism, violence or exclusion.
So what exactly was highlighted at Norwich, insofar as it can be repeated? Essentially, the Leicester Mercury reports that the abusive chants were directed at Rudkin and Top specifically. A quote follows:
“In the concourse and in the stands at Norwich, there were chants that represented death threats towards director of football Jon Rudkin, as well as songs targeting chairman Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha that had undercurrents of xenophobia.” – [Leicester Mercury]
The songs were swiftly denounced by both the Foxes Trust and Leicester City Football Club in official statements. Foxes of Leicester echoed those views, rejecting any form of abuse.
As for the content of the chants, I am aware of what was said. For the record, it amounted to inexcusable xenophobia directed at Top, and a disgraceful implication that Rudkin should be killed.