Soucek refrains from trademark goal celebration after Leicester win

West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek chose not to perform his trademark 'helicopter' celebration after scoring in a 2-0 victory over Leicester City, out of respect for the late Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died in a helicopter crash in 2018. Soucek, who celebrated his 30th birthday on the same day, stated that he felt it was not appropriate to celebrate in his usual style given the tragic context. The midfielder emphasized the importance of consistency in their performance, expressing optimism about West Ham's upcoming matches. The victory marked back-to-back wins for West Ham, a significant improvement under new manager Graham Potter. Leicester's struggles continued, marking their 11th defeat in 12 matches, as they fight to avoid relegation. Potter acknowledged the hard work of his players and the importance of maintaining a clean sheet in their recent games.