Protest controversy adds to derby fervour at Leicester

Not only is the Forest encounter Leicester’s designated remembrance game but it also marks the anniversary of the horrific helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium six years ago (on October 27th 2018 that resulted in the death of five people including the Foxes beloved owner Khun Vichai. 

 In addition, the Foxes Trust and other fans’ groups have chosen this game to campaign against what they see as exploitative ticket prices. 

The LCFC Supporters Club writes:

‘Alongside the Foxes Trust and Forest fans we will be putting rivalry aside tomorrow night (briefly) to support the Stop Exploiting Loyalty nationwide campaign targeting increased ticket pricing.’

The case for a camapign against ticket prices is a strong one. Since the advent of the Premier League, the cost of going to a game has risen exponentially and this has priced many genuine supporters, particularly the young and the old, out of going. Nevertheless, the timing has provoked anger from some City fans who feel that, although a worthwhile exercise, it is entirely inappropriate, given the circumstances, for the Foxes Trust and others to use this game to make a stand. 

 For example, On X, Winnie_the_blue_fox writes:

 'Absolutely NOT at this game. How crass and insensitive. A time and place but this is not it.'

 LestaLegend agrees commenting that:

 'Not this game. Christ alive who thought this was the time to do this!'

On a lighter note, football fans across the UK will be able to support The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal and have the chance to own match-worn and signed shirts from their favourite players. Players for Leicester City as well as across the Premier League and EFL will wear shirts with the Poppy emblem for matches from Thursday 24 October until Remembrance Sunday on 10 November. These shirts will be signed by the players and made available via auction on the MatchWornShirt website and app, with proceeds being donated to the RBL.