Drygon Posted 18 May 2016 Posted 18 May 2016 Leicester City sign Fleetwood striker Jamie Vardy 18 May 2012 Football Leicester City have completed the signing of Fleetwood striker Jamie Vardy for an undisclosed fee, thought to be at least £1m. The 25-year-old, who scored 34 goals this season to help Fleetwood win promotion to the Football League, has signed a three-year contract. Foxes manager Nigel Pearson had a bid rejected for Vardy in January. "I got to sit down for a chat with Nigel and this is where I wanted to come," Vardy told BBC Radio Leicester. You see the facilities and I thought, 'yes, I can see myself playing here'. And obviously because the manager wanted me as well it made the decision easier. "He said he'd been watching me for quite a while, obviously if I've caught his eye I must have been doing something right." Vardy scored three goals in four FA Cup appearances this season, including one against Premier League hopefuls Blackpool, and the striker thinks he is ready to play at a higher level. "The standard of the players is going to be a lot better," he said. "But I've played in the FA Cup a few times this year and managed to do well against the league clubs and hopefully I can carry that on." Leicester have already added Manchester United duo Ritchie de Laet and Matthew James to their squad as they aim for promotion to the Premier League next season, but Vardy is not scared of the competition. "Competition for places can only benefit you," said the former Halifax player. "If you know you've got that much competition then you're just going to have to work that extra bit harder so you can catch the gaffer's eye. "If you're not playing with any confidence then you're not going to play well at all. You've always got to have that inner confidence and that comes with the goals." Fleetwood chairman Andy Pilley admitted Vardy would be a big loss and difficult to replace, but also said that he could not stand in his way of playing at a higher level. Pilley told BBC Radio Lancashire: "We always knew that Jamie was going to move on this pre-season. "We wish him well because he's been fantastic for the club. We've fought for good terms and we're pleased with the compensation that we've got. "He's been absolutely amazing and a lot of supporters will say he's the best player ever that has ever played for Fleetwood."
Drygon Posted 18 May 2016 Author Posted 18 May 2016 I still remember that a lot of fans ridiculed this transfer back then... Good that Vardy proved his critics.
rmahrez Posted 18 May 2016 Posted 18 May 2016 I used to think he was shocking in his first season... I always used to be angry when he came on How things have changed. Not only a class player, but when I was in the east stand when the trophy was being lifted we were behind and didn't have the best view due to the back of the stage. Jamie still had the fans on his mind even then, leaving the rest of the team and leaning over the back of the staging to celebrate and give a few fist pumps to the crowd. A class act who has really matured. Deserves to start at the Euros this summer, he has proven time and time again that his pace is not his only asset and the technical nature of his game has improved no end.
Fox92 Posted 18 May 2016 Posted 18 May 2016 Do you reckon Fleetwood have a buy-back clause? No but I think they have got clauses for when he plays for England. I still remember that a lot of fans ridiculed this transfer back then... Good that Vardy proved his critics. Well course they did, we paid £1million for a non league player. Think about it. Even the owners didn't want to pay it.
Mark_w Posted 18 May 2016 Posted 18 May 2016 A million quid on a non-league player just because Pearson can't get the most out of big names like Beckford, unbelievable. 40/1 for the drop I see.
Fox92 Posted 18 May 2016 Posted 18 May 2016 A million quid on a non-league player just because Pearson can't get the most out of big names like Beckford, unbelievable. 40/1 for the drop I see. lol Even better is ... http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/topic/100664-331-to-go-down/page-2#entry3411415
Hungry Hungry Fox Posted 18 May 2016 Posted 18 May 2016 lol Even better is ... http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/topic/100664-331-to-go-down/page-2#entry3411415 Whatever happened to Another Shit Season?
Fox92 Posted 18 May 2016 Posted 18 May 2016 Whatever happened to Another Shit Season? Pearson left so I don't think he's got much to post.
Treacle Fox Posted 18 May 2016 Posted 18 May 2016 Jermaine Beckford. I forgot all about that moron playing for us
Drygon Posted 18 May 2016 Author Posted 18 May 2016 Well course they did, we paid £1million for a non league player. Think about it. For those who actually watch football in lower divisions, the £1m on Vardy was actually a steal at that price. Of coruse, I'm not saying that Vardy wpuld win the Premiership but he was at the very least good enough in Championship. He was fantastic for Fleetwood, carried them to the Conference Premier title and reached far in FA Cup run (got to the the third round). Vardy was no joke back then.
MrSpaM Posted 18 May 2016 Posted 18 May 2016 Always remember Middlesbrough away the start of the last championship season. Literally everybody sitting around me and my mate were calling him dog **** and screaming to get Nugent on, then he went and scored, Never seen so many people back track and eat their words at the same time in my life.
Guest Electric Yetis Posted 18 May 2016 Posted 18 May 2016 Always remember Middlesbrough away the start of the last championship season. Literally everybody sitting around me and my mate were calling him dog **** and screaming to get Nugent on, then he went and scored, Never seen so many people back track and eat their words at the same time in my life.Drinkwater scored too. Most people were angry that both he and Vardy were starting.
Guest CityFan 06 Posted 18 May 2016 Posted 18 May 2016 Even when Vardy first came to the club in the first few seasons, I could see he had something about him. He had all the attributes there and just needed to adjust to the league (Championship). Now, in the Premier League, with patience he has adjusted again excellently and credit to the club keeping faith in him. He has that look of a star quality striker now - positioning, finishing, runs, defensive work etc.
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