Coventry City condemn banners mocking Leicester City helicopter ...

Coventry City have pledged to ban any supporters found to have involvement in banners mocking the helicopter crash that killed Leicester City’s former owner.

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha died in the crash on October 27, 2018, which also claimed the lives of pilot Eric Swaffer and his girlfriend, Izabela Lechowicz, plus members of Khun Vichai’s staff, Kaveporn Punpare and Nusara Suknamai.

Ahead of the Championship match between Leicester and Coventry on Saturday afternoon, a number of banners were seen on motorway bridges on the M69 referencing the incident.

Coventry have condemned the actions and say they will work with West Midlands Police to identify those responsible.

A club statement read: “Coventry City completely condemns incidents today which has seen banners being displayed containing offensive content directed at Leicester City Football Club.

“Coventry City will work with West Midlands Police to identify those who created and displayed these banners, and take appropriate action against them.

“Such behaviour has no place in football or society, and these people are not welcome at our football club and will be subject to bans.”

A Leicester City spokesperson added: “The Football Club notes with disappointment the disrespectful actions of a minority of opposition supporters, mocking the tragic events that deeply affected our club and community.

“Such behaviour stands in contrast to the values of respect and unity that football should embody.

“We are grateful to Coventry City Football Club and the wider football community who stand with us in condemning these actions and brought this incident to the attention of the relevant authorities.

“We will work with all parties to support the identification and appropriate response to those involved.”

Leicester can move 13 points clear at the top of the Championship with a win while victory for the hosts would move them into the play-off places.

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