Leighton James

[Witneyjack]

Sat in my seat in the West today when two ladies were helping an older gentleman down the steps to the front row. The gent was very unsteady on his feet and it took some time. I was going to offer to help when one of the stewards came and assisted. It was only at half time when I saw Nigel Stevenson and Leighton Phillips go down to see him, when I realised it was Leighton James and his wife. Very sad to see how unwell he is and how it has physically affected him.

More to the point, how can a Swansea City legend and former player who has serious health issues , not been offered hospitality seats, or at the very least assistance to his seats?

 

[Niigata Jack]

Sat in my seat in the West today when two ladies were helping an older gentleman down the steps to the front row. The gent was very unsteady on his feet and it took some time. I was going to offer to help when one of the stewards came and assisted. It was only at half time when I saw Nigel Stevenson and Leighton Phillips go down to see him, when I realised it was Leighton James and his wife. Very sad to see how unwell he is and how it has physically affected him.

More to the point, how can a Swansea City legend and former player who has serious health issues , not been offered hospitality seats, or at the very least assistance to his seats?

You can blame that on the corporate business model at the club, the family values the club had have long gone.

 

[twoeyedjack]

Sad to hear.

 

[sainthelens]

Met him several times...off and on the cricket pitch. Never found him a nice guy tbh...but...bearing in mind his efforts for us, the club really need to be looking out for him.
Sums us up atm.

 

[monmouth]

One of my heroes...on the pitch.

Curt and Robbie, on and off.

Agree with Saint totally that someone of that footballing stature deserves full support from the club,

 

[Darran]

Met him several times...off and on the cricket pitch. Never found him a nice guy tbh...but...bearing in mind his efforts for us, the club really need to be looking out for him.
Sums us up atm.

He was a great player.

 

[sainthelens]

He was a great player.

Agreed, he was fantastic.

 

[Fbreath]

I was listening to Radio Wales sport on the way to the game and they were talking about the ex players being introduced to the crowd today and one of the pundits said Swansea is one of the best clubs anywhere for looking after ex players.
I wonder what he would make of what has been said in this thread