City Stars Past & Present Launch The 1884 Club
- Leicester City launched The 1884 Club on Wednesday evening
- The 1884 Club is an exclusive group for box holders and hospitality clients
- Gerry Taggart and Matt Elliott hosted a Q&A event at 42 West Bottle Shop and Bar
- First team stars Wes Morgan, Christian Fuchs and Ben Hamer also joined
An members’ club for box holders and hospitality clients at King Power Stadium, the launch event was hosted at 45 West Bottle Shop and Bar in the city centre.
Membership of The 1884 Club is by invitation only for City’s clients from the Premier Lounge and The Gallery areas at King Power Stadium.
Over the 2017/18 campaign, the Club will become further engaged with those members to expand their experiences of Leicester City beyond Filbert Way matchdays.
Elliott & Taggart Help Launch The 1884 Club
Matt Elliott and Gerry Taggart hosted a Q&A with City trio Wes Morgan, Christian Fuchs and Ben Hamer to help launch the 1884 Club at 45 West Bottle Shop & Bar.
“It’s something that has been in the mindset of the Club, especially for the last couple of seasons,” explained Dan Thomas, Hospitality Manager at Leicester City.
“Looking around tonight, this has given us our chance to engage with our supporters who stay in hospitality.
“This is our way of giving something back and not just relying on them just during the 19 home Premier League matches and a selected amount of cup fixtures.
“As a club, the team spirit we have is demonstrated by players turning up to events like this. It is something we hope to continue over the coming months and years.”
Elliott, who helped Taggart lead a Q&A session with the first team trio, reinforced the idea that City’s bond with their supporters is key to building on the Club’s recent successes.
“First and foremost it develops the connection between the Club and their supporters and box holders. They’ve met the first team players up close and personal,” Elliott told LCFC TV.
“Gerry and I are hovering around and making a nuisance of ourselves too. We know what it’s like as ex-players coming into this environment and they were nice and personal.
“It’s 20 years ago that I came to this city and Leicester City Football Club. It’s brilliant to maintain that relationship and I do work for the media, corporate and community sides.
“Whatever involvement they need me for is fine by me.”