'A loss to English football': North West clubs pay tribute after Leicester helicopter crash

Football clubs from across the North West have been expressing their sympathy after a helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium on Saturday.

All five people on board died in the crash, including Leicester City owner and chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.

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All five people on board a helicopter which crashed in a car park outside Leicester City's football stadium died in the tragedy.

"A loss to English Football": tributes pour in

Liverpool Football Club owners John W Henry, Tom Werner and Mike Gordon said Mr Srivaddhanaprabha's loss would be felt across English football.

“The admiration we have for Vichai, his family and colleagues is as high as you can imagine, both professionally and personally.

“He was the ultimate custodian for the club he bought and then gracefully served. The Premier League title win, one of world football’s all-time great stories, is of course the standout achievement. But beyond that, he led his club in a manner which all of us in this privileged position aspire to. Success on the pitch, allied with outstanding governance off it.

Burnley Football Club said it was "saddened" by the "tragic" crash at the King Power Stadium - sending the thoughts of all at Turf Moor to the families and friends of everyone affected.