Leicester City defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in the Championship at King Power Stadium on Sunday. It was an emotionally charged, hot summer's day on Filbert Way for several reasons. First of all, the Foxes support was back in their ground for the initial match of the season; opening clashes always have a certain atmosphere. Secondly, new Foxes manager Marti Cifuentes was undertaking his maiden competitive LCFC match. Any head coach wants to build a palpable sense of intensity and make a solid impression during their first proper outing.
And, thirdly, the visiting team were actually conducting protests in Leicestershire. Those public displays of discontent were advocated by the East Midlands outfit in a sense. The Wednesday support added to the intense environment on the day. The main significance was to place a huge banner prompting change at the Hillsborough club. Anger was rightfully aimed at floundering Owls chairman Dejphon Chansiri. In addition to that measure, much of Wednesday's faithful joined the match late in a sign of disproval at the way they are run, which was live on Sky Sports for further exposure.
Today we explain exactly why Leicester fans empathised with, and even applauded, Wednesday supporters in solidarity. A slightly peculiar instance for two opposing, very loyal and often tribally-minded sets of support.
Why Leicester City fans empathised with Sheffield Wednesday supporters and clapped them in
The vast majority of Owls fans appear to want owner Chansiri out of their club. And Leicester's Blue Army fan base more than sympathise with that stance. Although, City's support would rather director of football Jon Rudkin gone that the King Power ownership. But it was heading that way!
Leicester City fans applaud Sheffield Wednesday supporters in solidarity amid the club’s ongoing financial struggles, as fans hold off entering the stadium in protest. pic.twitter.com/gz7rpMwB0F
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Though LCFC's perceived financial problems and on-pitch issues are actually pale in comparison to SWFC's awful affairs. Not paying your players for months isn't an acceptable situation.
In actuality, the English Football League should have the power to step in so that these faithful fans don't have to. I'd say Wednesday deserved the encouragement! It might not be long until we protest again!