Leicester City Owner. Is It Over The Top?

[10ClarionSt]

Let me say I'm not trying to trivialize anything about this but I think the coverage has been too excessive. It's really sad what happened and we can only wait to see what repercussions this has for Leicester City. But at times this week the coverage has felt almost "Diana like". Are we going to be subject to coverage of a "state funeral" too? I remember the Munich disaster. I was 10 years old. It was headlines for 2 days, then lots of coverage in the local press for quite some time. It had a huge impact in this area. I should imagine something similar now in Leicester. I also noticed that people started laying wreaths and flowers at Leicester City before any announcement of the owners death. Bizarre.

It seems to me that with situations like this, some people can't wait to start enjoying their mourning, encouraged by sentimental mush from the media.

[emmie]

apparently he was quite a philanthropist, giving money away to worthy causes in relation to Leicester city, i don't think it's over the top for a man they obviously cared about. People grieve in different ways.

[emmie]

not sure the media does mush, it does report on many tragic events, this was just one.

[10ClarionSt]

Yes, emmie. In Leicester. I don't think the coverage should have gone as much over the top as it did.

[Sqad]

I have a certain degree of sympathy with your post Clarion, again, not minimizing the sadness of the tragedy.
It would seem that we have entered a far more demonstrative and psycholabile ( if there is such a term) era manifested by people needing to demonstrate to all, feelings of deep empathy which wasn't apparent in the post WW2 days where stoicism was the dominant emotion. This generation seems to be more ......emotionally fragile, then previous generations.
This is exhibited in AB where we often see outpourings of grief and emotion to people that we have never met and to anxious posts of pleadings as to the health of cyber mates.
I don't get it.
One would doubtless have their opinions as to the benefits of these "outpourings" of grief and concern.

Self harm, anxiety states, depression and relentless remorse seem to be the mainstem of modern society.

[-Talbot-]

Tbh I don't know why it should bother anyone even if they do think it is ott.

[emmie]

neither do i, as to WW1 the aftermath of all those tommies coming home in a terrible state, many needing help, but didn't get it. We are a more caring society i feel, and i personally feel glad when someone posts on my various predicaments. It means we are not all alone in this world. I sympathise on here with those who have lost loved ones, and can fully understand their need to offload their hurt and grief.

[Zacs-Master]

24hr news and a fairly quiet week.

[ummmm]

His body is back in Thailand now so don't worry.

[jackthehat]

He wasn't just the owner of the football club, he was a decent and humble human being who gave generously to the city of Leicester and the people of Leicester. His philanthropy was in sharp contrast to the billionaire owners of other football clubs who see that ownership simply as a way of generating more income for themselves.
His loss was unexpected, awful and very public and Leicester is yet to recover from that shock.
I don't begrudge a moments' press coverage to the celebration of the mans' life or his farewell.

[ummmm]

Well said, Jack.

[Ken4155]

If he had just simply passed away after an illness, there obviously wouldn't have been as much press coverage. However, the tragic and dramatic circumstances of his death, and the fact he was the owner of a Premier League club, ensure the story will be covered extensively. It will no doubt be mentioned on MOTD tonight when highlights of the Cardiff v Leicester match are shown. If the Foxes win, they will have done so for the owner. If they lose, their performance will obviously have been affected by his death. Wouldn't surprise me in the least were it the first match shown, whatever the score.

[spathiphyllum]

Pilots died also

[emmie]

the team are flying out for his funeral directly after the game apparently.

[TonyV]

Yes a tragic accident, but for the pilots skill in trying to land the aircraft in an empty car park the consequences would have been far more devastating

[Denton]

Strange how the Players couldn't fly to Cardiff,but flying to Thailand for the Funeral.

[TonyV]

Denton why is that strange?

[Lie-in King]

"...people started laying wreaths and flowers at Leicester City before any announcement of the owners death. Bizarre."

Not bizarre at all. It was known (sorry, but *obviously*!) that *at least* a pilot had died in the incident.

The laying of flowers - to my mind - shows the generosity of spirit, the feeling of "family" (that many clubs' fans share) & is the simple signature of a decent human being that cares for those lost.

I will refrain from posting what I think about the inferences you've made in the OP.

[jim360]

It's a changing of the times. Better not to judge people for it, Clarion.

[gness]

I am really saddened that have posted this, 10C and can only echo what both Jackthehat and LiK have said and will only add.....shame on you.

[Sqad]

Why pick on Clarion solely?
I also have sympathy with his opinion and post.