- ‘The Birch’ is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack on Thursday night
- Many visiting supporters joined in the tribute too, which saw fans shine the torches on their smartphones for the Birch
- Birch played for both Leicester and Chelsea during his career, in which he wore the no.10 shirt
Both Leicester City and Chelsea supporters at King Power Stadium used their smartphone to produce an eye-catching show of support to the legendary Alan Birchenall on Saturday.
Our much-loved Club Ambassador, who played for both teams during his career, is currently recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack on Thursday evening and has been inundated with messages of support.
On social media, Leicester City supporters looking for a way to show their love and appreciation of ‘The Birch’ decided to plan a 10th-minute tribute that saw them shine the torches on their smartphones – a gesture that many of the visiting Chelsea fans supported too.
Birch, who wore the no.10 shirt during his career, and has rarely missed a home game during his 46-year association with Leicester City, watched the match on TV as he continues along his road to recovery.