LEICESTER legend Wes Morgan has donated a £10,000 retirement windfall he received from the PFA to local children’s hospice Rainbows.
The Foxes’ 2016 title-winning skipper is a long-time supporter of the charity and donated £1,000 last season to cover shortfalls caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Morgan, who retired at the end of last season, said: “I am so proud to support Rainbows.
“The work done at the hospice is incredibly important to so many families and is vital to helping children and young people make the most of their short lives.”
Following Morgan’s retirement, Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha praised him as a legend of the club.
He said: “Wes has been one of Leicester City’s greatest servants, leading the team through the club’s most successful era and helping to set the standards that have pushed the club forward.
“A big brother to everyone he has played with, a strong representative of the squad and a valuable source of counsel to managers and senior executives in the club, his contribution has been enormous.
“Wes has shown throughout his Leicester City career that he has a great deal to offer away from the pitch.
“I’m excited to see how we can help him shape his career after football and how the club can continue to benefit from his experience, knowledge and passion for the game.
The 30-capped Jamaica international won the club’s Player of the Season award in his first full campaign.
He was also named in three Championship Team of the Year lists and the 2016 Premier League XI.
As well as Leicester, Morgan also spent ten years playing at Nottingham Forest.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
