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Leicester City chairman gifts 60 free season tickets for his birthday

Leicester City’s chairman has already gifted his club a Premier League title, and now he’s offering free season tickets to celebrate a milestone birthday.

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha will give away 60 free 2018-19 season tickets as part of his 60th birthday celebrations.

The Thai billionaire, whose birthday was on Wednesday, will gift four lucky fans their free tickets at Saturday’s game against Newcastle at King Power Stadium.

One winner from each stand will be announced at half-time with the remaining 56 to be contacted by the Premier League club

A random prize draw from all current season ticket holders will decide the 60 lucky winners, whose tickets will be renewed for free for 2018/19.

The tycoon has made several gestures to Leicester fans and players since he took over the club in 2010.

In 2016, the owner gave fans free beer and doughnuts on his birthday, while in December 2015, with the club on course to win their 5000/1 Premier League title, supporters were treated to a complimentary beer by then sponsor Singha.

In May 2015 – after the club had put together an incredible late run to stave off relegation to the Championship – the club again bought everyone a beer.

Vice chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, the owner’s son, said: “We want to say thank you to our fans for their incredible support this season.”

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