Jamie Vardy

[Herts Clarets]

Announced he is leaving Leicester at the end of the season. Had a remarkable career from non-league to Premier Champion, sure he will still do a job for a lower league club.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/ar ... rveg7dg5xo

[Clive 1960]

We missed out on him when he was at Fleetwood i believe, had a decent career..

[claretonthecoast1882]

Probably looking for a deal in Saudi or USA to fund his dopey Mrs' legal bills

[Longsider]

Some saying we should offer him a deal. I'd be very disappointed if we did.

[gtclaret]

Some saying we should offer him a deal. I'd be very disappointed if we did.

Who are these"some", he's 38 and would have lost the pace that made him so effective.He would offer nothing,are these people the same as the people who wanted a 37yr old overweight Glen Little to return

[Bordeauxclaret]

From viewing his leaving video that he’s released I’d be very surprised if he doesn’t land himself some movie work very soon.

https://x.com/vardy7/status/19153622097 ... ILaegOU2yQ

[dougcollins]

We missed out on him when he was at Fleetwood i believe, had a decent career..

Turned us down didn't he, always been arsey towards us since.

[Herts Clarets]

From viewing his leaving video that he’s released I’d be very surprised if he doesn’t land himself some movie work very soon.

https://x.com/vardy7/status/19153622097 ... ILaegOU2yQ

Are they doing a rehash of Steptoe and Son?

[Rowls]

We missed out on him when he was at Fleetwood i believe, had a decent career..

I'm sure we were interested in signing him but not sure to what extent we "missed out on him".

Fleetwood had a massive non-league budget before they were promoted to the FL. They had a budget comparable to League Two / League One and maybe even before they reached the Conference. I'm fuzzy on it but my non-league supporting friends were very clear - they were doing a Jack Walker at that level by outspending other clubs by a large factor.

Anyway, the point is that, even though he did indeed start at non-league, he was playing well below his level to start with because of the financial discrepancy caused by Fleetwood's largesse.

He was then transferred to Leicester - another club who were outspending their competitors factorially.

[ClaretTony]

Turned us down didn't he, always been arsey towards us since.

He moved to Leicester when Eddie Howe was manager here but can't ever recall a link with him at all.

Now 38, he admitted earlier this season he couldn't sustain it through a match so he'd only be a bit part player wherever he goes.

[ChorltonCharlie]

I'm sure we were interested in signing him but not sure to what extent we "missed out on him".

Fleetwood had a massive non-league budget before they were promoted to the FL. They had a budget comparable to League Two / League One and maybe even before they reached the Conference. I'm fuzzy on it but my non-league supporting friends were very clear - they were doing a Jack Walker at that level by outspending other clubs by a large factor.

Anyway, the point is that, even though he did indeed start at non-league, he was playing well below his level to start with because of the financial discrepancy caused by Fleetwood's largesse.

He was then transferred to Leicester - another club who were outspending their competitors factorially.

You do know he played for Stocksbridge and Halifax before joining Fleetwood?

[ClaretLoup]

I don't think Eddie Howe signed anyone for Leicester but apparently Micky Mellon did sign him for Fleetwood.

[ClaretTony]

You do know he played for Stocksbridge and Halifax before joining Fleetwood?

H started at Stocksbridge and has a stand named after him

[ClaretTony]

I don't think Eddie Howe signed anyone for Leicester but apparently Micky Mellon did sign him for Fleetwood.

I'd read what In posted about Eddie Howe

[ClaretLoup]

OK I got it, here as in Howe was at Burnley when Vardy was transferred to Leicester.

[RVclaret]

Nailed on for Wrexham I reckon.

[Rowls]

You do know he played for Stocksbridge and Halifax before joining Fleetwood?

Yes, and anyone can look these things up online in a second.

It's not that his story is 'fake' or that his achievements should be diminished, it's simply to put a bit of context to the idea that we 'missed out on him'.

The point, which I'll state explicitly is that by the time he was performing well at Fleetwood, a number of clubs were courting him and -despite the fact we were a lot higher than Fleetwood in the pyramid- he was potentially already beyond our financial means.

[TheFamilyCat]

Who are these"some", he's 38 and would have lost the pace that made him so effective.He would offer nothing,are these people the same as the people who wanted a 37yr old overweight Glen Little to return

I'd have Glen back now to be honest.

[Vegas Claret]

no ta, but can you imagine a team with Roberts, Hannibal, Vardy and Barnes - that would be up there as the most $hithouse team every built

[ecc]

Nailed on for Wrexham I reckon.

Very good chance, I'd say.

Would give the national media the chance to write about that club for a change.

[Woodleyclaret]

He's worth millions even though his stupid wife tries to give as much as possible to lawyers.
He doesn't need the money and should retire gracefully.

[jojomk1]

He would be good for the dressing room

[Jakubclaret]

He's worth millions even though his stupid wife tries to give as much as possible to lawyers.
He doesn't need the money and should retire gracefully.

You are bang on regarding the money but if he's still got an appetite/hunger why should he retire from doing something he enjoys. Jamie cureton was a decade older & still having a go.

[Vincent'sCap]

I wouldn't want the likes of Vardy anywhere near our club.

[boatshed bill]

Nailed on for Wrexham I reckon.

Some are saying it'll be MLS

[boatshed bill]

Their chairman has named him as Leicester City's best ever player.
He probably hasn't heard of Gordon Banks

[onewillieirvine]

Or Mike Stringfellow.

[dougcollins]

Or Mike Stringfellow.

The bloke with the dodgy clubs?

[GordonvaleClaret]

Or Mike Stringfellow.

nor Peter Shilton

[NickBFC]

Can't see him doing a job in the Championship, or any high level to be honest. A huge part of his game was his pace and sharpness - something at 38 he has lost.

[boyyanno]

Can't see him doing a job in the Championship, or any high level to be honest. A huge part of his game was his pace and sharpness - something at 38 he has lost.

He got 7 goals and 3 assists this year in the PL to be fair to him. That's a decent return for a lot of strikers.

[AlargeClaret]

I imagine if he’d been in a half decent mid/upper table side he’d have probs scored about 15 with a bagful of assists . Considering how truly dreadful the Leics side is he’s not had a bad season for 38yrs old .

[NottsClaret]

Amazing career, got to like the story. A guy coaching at my local club played with him years ago at Stocksbridge, still stays in touch with a few of them. Famously released by Wednesday at 16, no doubt too small and skinny.

[HahaYeah]

Their chairman has named him as Leicester City's best ever player.
He probably hasn't heard of Gordon Banks

Gary Lineker and Keith Weller.

[HahaYeah]

Frank Worthington.

[ecc]

Their chairman has named him as Leicester City's best ever player.
He probably hasn't heard of Gordon Banks

Which sums up everything wrong with Leicester.

I've never liked Vardy because of his cheating but there's no denying the man's excellent career.

But that the chairman says that is embarrassing.

[Holtyclaret]

no ta, but can you imagine a team with Roberts, Hannibal, Vardy and Barnes - that would be up there as the most $hithouse team every built

With their young apprentice Flemming! He’s learning fast

[Holtyclaret]

He got 7 goals and 3 assists this year in the PL to be fair to him. That's a decent return for a lot of strikers.

Particularly in a poor team, not that shabby