Foxes to pay tribute to Craig Shakespeare at tonight's game

Monday, 19 August 2024 at 11:16

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Fans asked to be in their seats early for a minute’s applause ahead of kick-off.

Leicester City will come together today to pay tribute to the late Craig Shakespeare, who was a former manager of the club.

Players will wear black armbands for the match and representatives from Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur will lay flowers in the dugouts ahead of the evening’s fixture.

A special tribute will also take place in the stands to honour Craig as Club Ambassador Alan Birchenall will introduce a minute’s applause.

There will be a book of condolence in the Foxes Fanstore from 3pm today (Monday) for those wishing to leave their own words of tribute.

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