Foxes mourn late owner
the thing that has really struck a chord is the bond that existed between Khun Vichai, his players and the supporters.
Before kick-off, a special video tribute to the man affectionately known to all at the club as “The Boss” was shown on the giant screens.
After an impeccable two-minutes silence, Leicester started off well and would have gone in front, but for Matt Lowton clearing Jamie Vardy’s shot off the line, while Rachid Ghezzal hit the bar with a header.
Joe Hart then denied Demarai Gray as the Foxes couldn’t find the goal they deserved and saved again after the break from Marc Albrighton and Jonny Evans.
Understandably, after a week in which they flew to Thailand for 36 hours to attend their owner’s funeral, their energy levels dropped as the match wore on.
Former Leicester striker Chris Wood half-volleyed as Burnley threatened to nick the points, but the afternoon ended on a poignant note.
The late owner’s son led players, staff and former managers around the pitch with tears in his eyes to acknowledge the love and support he has received.
“It was pure emotion,” said current manager Claude Puel. “It was a communion with our fans and players and staff, a fantastic connection.” leicester city: Schmeichel 6; Pereira 8, Morgan 6, Evans 6 (Soyuncu 90, 3), Chilwell 6; Albrighton 7 (Iheanacho 60,
5), Mendy 6, Ndidi 7; Ghezzal 6, Gray 6 (Okazaki 84, 3); Vardy 6. Unused subs – Ward (Gk), Simpson, Fuchs, Iborra. burnley:
Hart 7; Lowton 6, Long 7, Mee 6, Taylor 6; Lennon 6, Defour 5 (Hendrick 55, 4), Cork 6, Gudmundsson 5 (Brady 65, 5); Vokes 6 (Barnes 73, 4), Wood 5. Unused subs – Heaton (Gk), Westwood, Bardsley, Vydra.