Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha knows that his job as Leicester's chairman is both emotionally demanding and painstakingly tedious. He admits to feeling an overwhelming sense of responsibility towards his team, who he likens to his own son - a relationship that makes him want to do everything right.
Leicester City are currently languishing in 14th place in the Championship, having been relegated for the first time in their history last season after finishing eighth in 2023. The club's owner attributes the relegation to a lack of experience in handling such situations and admits that the team was "not OK" during that period.
It is clear that Srivaddhanaprabha has an unshakeable love for his football club, one that goes beyond just being an ownership role. He takes his job very seriously and believes it's essential to make sure everything runs smoothly before he considers stepping down.
When asked about the prospect of selling the club, he dismisses the idea and emphasizes the importance of completing all the tasks at hand before making any decisions about his future involvement with Leicester City.
The Thai businessman, who was just 25 when he first joined Leicester City in 2010, recalls a memorable conversation with Jamie Vardy's girlfriend at the time - one that showcased the passion and love they shared for the beautiful game. He also remembers saying to Nigel Pearson before their Premier League campaign began that "we should realise we can be small, we can be big, from the results and the performances."
While Srivaddhanaprabha acknowledges the financial burden of being a club owner and expresses concern over issues like profitability and sustainability regulations, he believes that football is not an exact science. As long as they are giving it their all, anything seems possible.
In his latest bid to steer Leicester City back on course, Srivaddhanaprabha vows to work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that the club's long-term vision is achieved - a commitment that only serves to further underscore the depth of his love for the team.
Leicester City are currently languishing in 14th place in the Championship, having been relegated for the first time in their history last season after finishing eighth in 2023. The club's owner attributes the relegation to a lack of experience in handling such situations and admits that the team was "not OK" during that period.
It is clear that Srivaddhanaprabha has an unshakeable love for his football club, one that goes beyond just being an ownership role. He takes his job very seriously and believes it's essential to make sure everything runs smoothly before he considers stepping down.
When asked about the prospect of selling the club, he dismisses the idea and emphasizes the importance of completing all the tasks at hand before making any decisions about his future involvement with Leicester City.
The Thai businessman, who was just 25 when he first joined Leicester City in 2010, recalls a memorable conversation with Jamie Vardy's girlfriend at the time - one that showcased the passion and love they shared for the beautiful game. He also remembers saying to Nigel Pearson before their Premier League campaign began that "we should realise we can be small, we can be big, from the results and the performances."
While Srivaddhanaprabha acknowledges the financial burden of being a club owner and expresses concern over issues like profitability and sustainability regulations, he believes that football is not an exact science. As long as they are giving it their all, anything seems possible.
In his latest bid to steer Leicester City back on course, Srivaddhanaprabha vows to work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that the club's long-term vision is achieved - a commitment that only serves to further underscore the depth of his love for the team.
I feel so bad for this guy 
Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha's passion and dedication are literally pouring out of every pore 
he's been with Leicester City since 2010, that's like, a lifetime in football terms 
and he's still putting his heart and soul into it, even when things aren't going well 
but he's refusing to give up on his dream 
. It breaks my heart that he's having to deal with this relegation situation 
but I'm so glad he's taking it seriously and making a plan to get things back on track 
. He's literally like the dad of Leicester City, wanting what's best for the team and his players 
. Can we just give this guy a round of applause already 
?!
I'm with Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha on this one, he seems like he really cares about Leicester City and wants to see them do well... 
But 14th place in the Championship is pretty bad, yeah? 
They need to get some of their star players back and work on their teamwork. I don't blame him for not wanting to sell the club, but maybe they should think about selling some shares or something to help with the financial burden... 
but yeah, being in 14th place is def a tough spot for them 
they need 2 bounce back ASAP & i hope Srivaddhanaprabha can make it happen behind the scenes w/ all his hard work 
anyway i think its cute that he compares himself to a dad for his son and thats something we can all relate to btw, i feel like im in that same boat with my own family always wanting to do everything right for them ugh the pressure is real 
I'm not saying he's bad at his job or anything, but... ugh, I don't want him to have to sell the club! Can't we just all come together and support Aiyawatt and Leicester City through this tough time?
The way he wants to prove that even a smaller team can be big, I'm HERE. FOR. IT.
. I mean, who wouldn't want to save their favorite football club? He's basically working himself into a frenzy trying to get them back on track, but at least he's keeping it real about the struggles they're facing 
. I get it, love for the club is real, but at some point you gotta acknowledge that maybe he's in over his head? The fact that he's dismissing selling the club just to "complete all tasks" sounds like code for "I have no idea what I'm doing and I don't wanna admit it 
".
. But for now, I'm keeping an eye on this guy and his team from afar 
let's see if his tactics work out 
I mean, can you believe this guy is 25 and owning a football club? Back in my day, we didn't even have Twitter, let alone become billionaires at 25. Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha's story is wild, but for real though, it's crazy how passionate he is about Leicester City. I'd be all over that if I was in his shoes, but honestly, being the chairman can't be easy... especially when you're worried about relegation and stuff like that. Still, I love his vibe - the guy's got heart and he's not giving up on his team. And who knows, maybe they'll surprise us all and make a comeback 
. Relegating from the Premier League can be tough, especially when you're not used to it. I get why he wants to do everything right, but maybe he should also listen to his coaches and players more? He seems like a dedicated owner who just wants what's best for the team 
. It's not easy being in charge, especially when things aren't going well on the pitch 