Today we commence a series of articles where each Foxes Trust board member answers a set of questions about themselves, the things they like most about LCFC and having had some time reflect, their thoughts on the Premier League winning season
A bit about you:
Name: Dave Statham
Current home town: Wigston, Leicester
Birthplace: Market Bosworth
When did you first support LCFC? 1960/ 1961 Season
When did you first join the Foxes Trust Board? 2009
Why did you join? I wanted to contribute and help make a difference and enhance the relationship between the Trust and LCFC and thereby serve the Membership, as well as working for the Trust in my specific role as Membership Secretary.
What is your main role? Membership Secretary and winding up the Vice Chairman.
If you were to say one thing about why you feel other supporters should join the Trust, what would it be? To have the platform to make comments and raise issues via the Trust to improve relationships between Trust members and other supporters with LCFC.
Overview of LCFC:
Favourite thing about the ground: First class facilities in the West Stand and Weller Lounge.
Favourite view and/or where you sit: West Stand. Close to Directors Box. Great view.
Favourite match & why: 1967? versus Man City in FA Cup replay. City came back from 2-0 down to win 4-3. Man Of The Match – Frank Large. A great performance under the lights.
Favourite player of all time who played for our club: The great Gordon Banks. The best goalkeeper in the world.
Our 15/16 Season:
At what stage did you think we would win the league? When we were presented with the trophy against Everton at the last game of the season ! When City won away at Man City I was convinced they would finish in a Champions League position at least.
Where were you when the final whistle went at the Chelsea v Spurs game and how did you feel? Celebrating City winning the title at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium.
Where were you when we were presented with the trophy and how did you feel? Standing up in front of my allocated seat in the West Stand, celebrating with all City fans.
How has Leicester winning the league changed the perception of the club? It has raised the profile of the Club worldwide and also the profile of the city of Leicester.
Has it made a difference to you personally? Made me feel more proud of my team but I'll be there supporting City even if we were to be relegated. They are my team no matter what.
Any other comments in relation to that incredible season? – The season was one I shall never forget. Still dreaming. A great achievement by my team Leicester City.