Supporters of Leicester City Football Club who were not in Norfolk for the clash with Norwich City may or may not know that something unsavoury reportedly occurred in the ground. Offensive chants emerged from the away end occupied by the Foxes' Blue Army fan base. We are absolutely certain that not every fan in attendance took part in the condemnable activities at Carrow Road.
Athough, the LCFC faithful were accused of singing a couple of totally unacceptable songs on the day. As a matter of fact, the abusive chanting was actually aimed at two members of their own club. Director of Football Jon Rudkin, along with chairman Aiyawatt 'Khun Top' Srivaddhanaprabha, were targeted by an awful, surely minority section of Leicester's support.
However, in addition to detailing, explaining and denouncing the unacceptable chorus from a few undesirable fans who travel with City, there are also lighter moments to discuss as well. At least one very funny chant was heard as Leicester beat Norwich at the weekend. Yet it will take more than some humorous moments for people to forget that certain LCFC fans were accused of making xenophobic statements towards Top. In addition to that, chanting about Rudkin's potential death was shocking, along with unacceptable.
Amidst Leicester City's darkness is light
Foxes of Leicester, LCFC and the Foxes Trust have all publicly and separately condemned the supposed chants from the weekend. You can read more on that story by clicking here.
"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
Though amongst horrible moments were also examples of how football supporters can have great banter, be ingenious and have a wonderful collective senses of humour as well. The funny back and forth between the Blue Army and the Canaries' spectators is detailed below; it is especially significant considering the current plight of the two cities:
" How s**t must you be, we’re winning at home,” chanted Norwich fans after their side took a rare lead on Saturday. “How s**t must you be, we’re winning away,” the Leicester fans responded after completing their 2-1 comeback win."Rob Tanner, The Athletic
While this is not a reprieve, the situation illustrates that friendly rivalry does outlast and outshine hate and nastiness. Let's hope there's more repartee than malevolence going forward!