LEICESTER City fans braved the wrath of storm Eunice earlier for the funeral of Foxes superfan Liam McNulty, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 33.
Mr McNulty passed away at Glenfield Hospital on February 3, as a result of heart failure. He had been born with a degenerative heart condition, but despite his ongoing battles with health from a young age, Liam followed Leicester’s home and away games across the UK, never missing a game.
he funeral of the devoted Leicester City supporter was held today (Friday, February 18), with dozens of Foxes fans turning out to pay their respects at Gilrose Cemetery.
Before arriving at the chapel, the funeral cortege stopped at the King Power stadium for a minutes applause, which was attended by fans despite the effects of Storm Eunice being in full force.
Video: The Leicester Times
Speaking about the support from fans, Mr McNulty’s sister and mother have described how it has wrapped a “big warm blue and white arm around them in their hour of need.”
“Liam was a gentle and generous soul who adored Leicester City and gave back to the community through charity work and donations,” said his sister Sharmila McNulty.
“He followed Leicester City his whole life. He saw their lowest lows and greatest achievements. Despite his condition he would travel to every away match (even abroad), it really was what kept him going.
“We wanted his funeral to be a blue and white celebration of his life, the person he was and what he stood for – a joyous occasion he’d be proud of,” she added.
As well as his dedication to attending games, Mr McNulty was also a popular and respected voice on the Foxes fan forum, sharing his wealth of knowledge of Leicester City to fans across the globe.
He touched fans with the bravery of his final Tweet, which was posted just a few hours before he died.
It read: “Not great news but I’ve had a decent life – just hope it’s a peaceful end now.”
“He had a positive outlook and a real ‘go get it’ attitude to life, never letting his health issues get in the way of his passions for football and Leicester,” said one fan, responding to news of Liam’s passing online.
“Rest easy fellow fox.”
By Louise Steel
