Aiyawatt "Top" Srivaddhanaprabha admits that Leicester City's recent struggles are taking a toll on him, saying he feels "love and pain" for the team.
For Srivaddhanaprabha, who took over as chairman of Leicester in 2010 after his father Vichai passed away, watching every game has become an emotional experience. The pressure from fans and media has intensified, with some supporters questioning his leadership.
The Thai billionaire acknowledged that his vision for the club's long-term success was clear, but things haven't panned out as planned. Leicester City were relegated to the Championship in 2023, a season after finishing eighth in the Premier League. The team's wage bill is one of the highest outside the so-called "big six," and some fans blame Srivaddhanaprabha for the relegation.
Srivaddhanaprabha believes that Leicester City need to support their players and fans more effectively, as the pressure from the stands can be overwhelming. He also expressed frustration with the club's financial situation, citing a points deduction in 2023-24 due to alleged breaches of financial rules.
The Thai billionaire revealed that he had received abuse and threats from angry supporters, but said he still feels a deep connection to the club. He plans to make changes to the team's structure, including appointing a technical director to work with long-serving director of football Jon Rudkin.
Srivaddhanaprabha has come under scrutiny for his transfer dealings, particularly in recent years. However, he insists that the decision-making process is collective and not just the responsibility of one person.
The 39-year-old Thai businessman admitted that Leicester City's recent struggles have been difficult to handle emotionally. He wants to see the team succeed again, but acknowledges that football is a challenging sport that can't be won or lost by mathematics.
Srivaddhanaprabha's love for the club and its fans has endured despite the setbacks. However, he recognizes that he needs to get things right to restore confidence in Leicester City and their fans. The Thai billionaire's commitment to the club remains unwavering, but it will be interesting to see how these changes play out on the pitch.
For Srivaddhanaprabha, who took over as chairman of Leicester in 2010 after his father Vichai passed away, watching every game has become an emotional experience. The pressure from fans and media has intensified, with some supporters questioning his leadership.
The Thai billionaire acknowledged that his vision for the club's long-term success was clear, but things haven't panned out as planned. Leicester City were relegated to the Championship in 2023, a season after finishing eighth in the Premier League. The team's wage bill is one of the highest outside the so-called "big six," and some fans blame Srivaddhanaprabha for the relegation.
Srivaddhanaprabha believes that Leicester City need to support their players and fans more effectively, as the pressure from the stands can be overwhelming. He also expressed frustration with the club's financial situation, citing a points deduction in 2023-24 due to alleged breaches of financial rules.
The Thai billionaire revealed that he had received abuse and threats from angry supporters, but said he still feels a deep connection to the club. He plans to make changes to the team's structure, including appointing a technical director to work with long-serving director of football Jon Rudkin.
Srivaddhanaprabha has come under scrutiny for his transfer dealings, particularly in recent years. However, he insists that the decision-making process is collective and not just the responsibility of one person.
The 39-year-old Thai businessman admitted that Leicester City's recent struggles have been difficult to handle emotionally. He wants to see the team succeed again, but acknowledges that football is a challenging sport that can't be won or lost by mathematics.
Srivaddhanaprabha's love for the club and its fans has endured despite the setbacks. However, he recognizes that he needs to get things right to restore confidence in Leicester City and their fans. The Thai billionaire's commitment to the club remains unwavering, but it will be interesting to see how these changes play out on the pitch.
come on man, 39 years old and still can't handle the pressure? i mean i feel for him and all, but a billion dollars and he's still getting emotional about losing some games? get over it, Aiyawatt 
the fans are fed up with his transfer dealings too, time to make some real changes not just put on a show. and what's with the points deduction? sounds like a load of nonsense to me...
they've been through so much since top took over its not easy being a chairman lol especially when u have fans breathing down ur neck 
i think top's idea of appointing a technical director is a good one, might help streamline things around the club 
hope these changes bring some positivity back to the team 
leicester city fans r a tough crowd, but i can tell he's desperate 2 make things right 
gotta give him credit tho, hes been goin 4 years now & still got that passion 4 the team 
now lets see if these changes can turn their season around 
It's not easy being in his shoes, even if he does love the club so much. I think it's cool that he wants to make changes to help the team succeed again 
. Adding a technical director to the team could be a good idea 
. I think it's understandable that he's frustrated with the financial situation too 
I think its crazy how much pressure comes with being a football chairman, especially when you're not even a player anymore! Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha seems like a good guy who genuinely cares about the team and its fans... he's already made some moves to try and turn things around 
. Maybe the new technical director is just what they need... fingers crossed! 
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. I mean, who wouldn't want to make a ton of money playing football? But at some point, you gotta get your finances in check and make smart decisions about transfers and wages 
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. But, let's get real for a sec... 8th in the Premier League and then relegation to the Championship? That's not a bad run at all! 
The guy's been at it for over 10 years, and he still feels that love and pain for the team? Respect, but also a bit concerning. He needs to make some tough decisions ASAP, like actually implementing those changes he mentioned 
. Can't just put a Band-Aid on it and expect everything to be okay... not my opinion, but I think the fans deserve better 
he's been thru so much since taking over leicester city in 2010 and it's no wonder he's feeling the love & pain vibes 
and now that he's making changes to the team's structure, fingers crossed they can get back on track 
️ his love for leicester city and its fans is so genuine, i'm rooting 4 him 
. He needs to surround himself with good people who can help him make the right decisions 
That just shows how invested he is, I guess.
. Anyway, I hope Srivaddhanaprabha's changes pay off, but it'll be interesting to see if he can get the team back on track without alienating fans.
especially with all the pressure and stuff comin at him. 2010 he took over, so like almost 15 years now and they still havnt won a trophy lol what's up?! 
but for real, it sounds like he's tryin to make some changes and get things right again. appointin a technical director is a good move, maybe that'll help stabilize the team 
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. Top's commitment to the club remains strong, I'm rooting for him! 
. But it's understandable that he's frustrated with the club's financial situation too, those points deductions can't be easy on anyone 
️. I think it's cool that he wants to make changes to get more support from players & fans tho