They may have won the title on Monday night, but Leicester saved the best for Saturday evening. Never has English football seen scenes like those on show at the King Power Stadium, and it may never again. For those who were there, they can say they played some part in the footballing party to end all parties.
Wes Morgan lifting the trophy on the same field he has marshalled his troops to the most unlikely of league triumphs is a moment that will go down in English football history. On a day of deafening noise, it raised the loudest cheer the King Power Stadium has seen this season even before the fireworks show that followed. Even if this team fails to repeat this success the players, staff and supporters have most certainly earned their day in the sun.
Though only around 30,000 supporters had managed to get their hands on tickets for the clash with Everton, there was a feeling that the whole city had descended on the home of the Premier League champions to join in the celebrations. Hundreds had dyed their hair blue, while a variety of t-shirts plastered with the word ‘Champions’ adorned those queuing up for their free bottle of beer. It was hard not to feel sorry for those who were forced into making cardboard signs to beg for any spare tickets to this most historic of occasions.
The trophy was aloft. The dream was a reality. Leicester were champions, and anyone who witnessed their crowning glory will likely cherish their afternoon for as long as they live.
Watch Video of their celebrations below…
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Video source: Goal