An open letter to Jamie Vardy ( and any other player who thinks the grass is greener elsewhere

[Sharpe's Foxes]

One can never have too much money

 

 

Maybe Leicester can sell Vardy look-alike, they'd never know the difference until it's too late

 

But the fact is he stands to lose alot of money from his movie bombing and loss of his endorsement money.  A move to Arsenal would really hurt his commercial appeal as he is no longer the feel good underdog but the greedy traitor who goes to one of the most hated teams in the world.  Every fan of every small club and Chelsea, Tottenham, Man U, Man City will hate the guy.  It virtually kills his endorsement potential.

[MPH]

Dear Jamie,

First of all , if you do decide to leave then you would go with our best wishes and thanks. What you achieved last year was amazing and we thank you for that. However, before you sign on the dotted line with Mr Wenger, consider the following;

1)!The grass is not always greener. We used to have a manager called Mark McGee who left Leicester for a "Bigger " club, Wolves. Where are they now and where are we?

2) Money isn't everything, when you an old man your grandchildren will not be asking you how much money you made

3) At Leicester you are loved, at Arsenal they may turn against you if you make a bad start.

4) At Arsenal you are not guaranteed to start

5) Do you want to play your football in a library or a cauldron of noise?

6) Do you want to have a chance for of winning the champions league or will you settle for a quarter final place? Arsenal have never won that competition

7) Would you rather play for Arsene or Claudio?

8) Arsenal are a club in turmoil

9) who has the best team spirit?

10) Do you want to belong to the beat loved team in the world?

The choice is yours , my friend. There is an old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" Isn't that what we learned when Nigel left?

Regards

Brisfox

 

 

 

[ThaiFox]

But the fact is he stands to lose alot of money from his movie bombing and loss of his endorsement money.  A move to Arsenal would really hurt his commercial appeal as he is no longer the feel good underdog but the greedy traitor who goes to one of the most hated teams in the world.  Every fan of every small club and Chelsea, Tottenham, Man U, Man City will hate the guy.  It virtually kills his endorsement potential.

Not to mention buying a house of the quality he has currently, will cost him at least 2 million more in or around London. That's most of his extra money gone straight away! Still it's easy money if your stuck on the left wing, a sub, or out injured. I've never known a club with so many injured players as Arsenal.

[jbloggs]

A little off-topic and Just out of interest, here what the Sun posted regarding World's most valuable football players...(Vardy #78, Mahrez #47 & Kante #44)

 

 

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/7187956/Revealed-The-100-most-valuable-footballers-on-Earth-And-its-bad-news-for-Cristiano-Ronaldo.html

[Vardinio'sCat]

No personal insult taken! And good point about the tax man, but don't forget all the bonus (Wasn't it £1M just for staying up last season?), sponsorship and possible England payments he will get. Should easily earn £16M during the next four seasons, even after tax!

 

Fair points, dunno bout the bonuses. Seems to be some uncertainty bout what is his basic wage and what that adds up to.

 

Because of the ever present possibility of career ending injury, a player can't really guarantee to get much more than there basic in the worst case scenario.

 

I've now tried to pick up a few others on this point, but none of the others have come back with reasonable points, apart from yourself. 

[ThaiFox]

Fair points, dunno bout the bonuses. Seems to be some uncertainty bout what is his basic wage and what that adds up to.

 

Because of the ever present possibility of career ending injury, a player can't really guarantee to get much more than there basic in the worst case scenario.

 

I've now tried to pick up a few others on this point, but none of the others have come back with reasonable points, apart from yourself. 

None of us really know the ins and outs of a players contract. I know in some countries the tax is paid by the club, so the player takes home the full wage that is in his contract, but I very much doubt this happens in the UK.

 

I do remember the owners giving large bonuses for our promotion team, and I'm sure I read somewhere they gave £1m to each squad player for staying up. If that is true, their bonus for winning the league would, I'm sure, have been a little more than the electric Mercedes they were given!

 

Vardy should have all sorts of sponsorships in his contract (if not his agent is not doing a very good job). I would think Nike pay him for wearing their boots, I think they made him a special golden pair when he broke the P/L scoring record. I would think some Leicester businesses sponsor him for kit, or to promote their business by using his name. And what about his book and film payments? He would certainly be paid for those.

 

If he got injured he would still receive a salary, plus P/L footballers would receive a huge compensation or insurance payout in the even of a career ending injury. However, I take your point that a footballers life is short and can end in an instant. It can be a very lonely life for a previously in demand and famous player when their career ends, but at least nowadays top players should retire as very wealthy men. 

 

Anyway, even if Vardy is fully taxed and has no sponsorship, he would still take home at least £50,000 a week, which is not shabby! With only a fraction of common sense (not what most footballers are known for!) £10 million over 4 years should set him up for life. I would also think if he stayed with Leicester, he would get some sort of testimonial plus a job offer when he retires, coaching or promoting the club as a true legend.

 

As I said at the beginning, none of us actually know the ins and outs.

[foxfan92]

Dear Jamie

Don't go. Think of all the free pizza you'd be missing out on next season.

[Guest Bob Hazels shorts]

None of us really know the ins and outs of a players contract. I know in some countries the tax is paid by the club, so the player takes home the full wage that is in his contract, but I very much doubt this happens in the UK.

 

I do remember the owners giving large bonuses for our promotion team, and I'm sure I read somewhere they gave £1m to each squad player for staying up. If that is true, their bonus for winning the league would, I'm sure, have been a little more than the electric Mercedes they were given!

 

Vardy should have all sorts of sponsorships in his contract (if not his agent is not doing a very good job). I would think Nike pay him for wearing their boots, I think they made him a special golden pair when he broke the P/L scoring record. I would think some Leicester businesses sponsor him for kit, or to promote their business by using his name. And what about his book and film payments? He would certainly be paid for those.

 

If he got injured he would still receive a salary, plus P/L footballers would receive a huge compensation or insurance payout in the even of a career ending injury. However, I take your point that a footballers life is short and can end in an instant. It can be a very lonely life for a previously in demand and famous player when their career ends, but at least nowadays top players should retire as very wealthy men. 

 

Anyway, even if Vardy is fully taxed and has no sponsorship, he would still take home at least £50,000 a week, which is not shabby! With only a fraction of common sense (not what most footballers are known for!) £10 million over 4 years should set him up for life. I would also think if he stayed with Leicester, he would get some sort of testimonial plus a job offer when he retires, coaching or promoting the club as a true legend.

 

As I said at the beginning, none of us actually know the ins and outs.

 

The bonuses for player have to be set out very early in the season.

 

There were no Merc's given to the players.

 

The players were due to go to Vegas with a silly amount spent, this did not happen as would be seen as a benefit that was not originally declared.

 

+ the money paid to the estate agents that rent to players nearly always comes from Isle of Man accounts, suggesting their wages are paid into one.  

[Rincewind]

Would think he'd be able to buy an house outright. How do footballers go on about mortgages? The lenders know that their career may not last 25 years so may want a bigger down payment. Also if a player's salary goes from 50k to 2ok for eg. it is a big drop if they still have the same repayments.

Vardy may just want to set his future up He may only have 7 or 8 years left. He comes across as a shy type so don't know what his intentions would be after. He doesn't strike me as a coach or manager type or media even.

Regarding his move. He has just had a great season. His previous seasons were not great and next season may not be. Would Arsenal be after him 15 games in with 4 goals? If other strikers are brought in woull he be dropped to the bench? This may be on or put into his mind.I am sure he has enough sense to consider all outcomes.

Would be nice to see him play in the CL with us though and I am sure deep down he wants to. 

[ThaiFox]

The bonuses for player have to be set out very early in the season.

 

There were no Merc's given to the players.

 

The players were due to go to Vegas with a silly amount spent, this did not happen as would be seen as a benefit that was not originally declared.

 

+ the money paid to the estate agents that rent to players nearly always comes from Isle of Man accounts, suggesting their wages are paid into one.  

 

Widely reported they were. Loads of reports about it on the internet, not just a Sun or Mirror headline. However, I bow to your superior knowledge!

[Bevilacqua]

I know it hurts when a player wants to go, but believe me, keeping people who don't want to stay is dangerous. If Vardy wants to go, then let him go, you have enough money to buy a decent replacement or even better in perspective. Your scouting network has proved to work just fine. Sell him for the highest price possible and then focus on the replacement, who must be a player that really wants to play for Leicester next season and gives everything he has for the team. The world is full of great talents.

[WigstonWanderer]

I know it hurts when a player wants to go, but believe me, keeping people who don't want to stay is dangerous. If Vardy wants to go, then let him go, you have enough money to buy a decent replacement or even better in perspective. Your scouting network has proved to work just fine. Sell him for the highest price possible and then focus on the replacement, who must be a player that really wants to play for Leicester next season and gives everything he has for the team. The world is full of great talents.

The release clause ensures that if he stays it will be because he wants to.

[Len Finsbury]

At least no one has written a letter to Jamie via the Leicester Merc... oh, hang on 

[dpjfox]

Dear Jamie when u score on Saturday, peel up your England shirt to reveal a picture of you ad your mates lifting the PREM CUP with these words in bold big letters " IM SATAYING go and party!!

[davieG]

At least no one has written a letter to Jamie via the Leicester Merc... oh, hang on 

Not via but by the LM

 

Leicester City still have plenty to offer you Jamie: An open letter to Arsenal target Jamie Vardy

By RobTanner  |  Posted: June 07, 2016

 

Jamie Vardy can continue to make history with Leicester City

 

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Dear Jamie

Who would have thought when I first interviewed you on the side of the King Power Stadium pitch after your £1 million arrival from Fleetwood Town four years ago that you would be on the cusp of representing England at Euro 2016 having just scored 24 goals as Leicester City have become champions of England?

It has been a remarkable journey, one that makes Roy of the Rovers seem dull in comparison.

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Jamie Vardy in training with England in France

 

 

It has been a lot of hard work, but the decisions so far in your career have been fairly easy to make. When Halifax Town came calling when you were at Stocksbridge Park Steels it was a step up. It was the same when ambitious Fleetwood Town signed you on transfer deadline day, and when City decided to offer a record fee for a non-league player you jumped at the opportunity. There may have been other suitors but none should the commitment to you that City did at the time.

But now you face the toughest decision of your career. On one hand you have received an extremely tempting offer to join Arsenal. The Gunners are one of the established elite of English football, a club that has won a host of trophies, although they haven't won the league for 12 years. They have a huge stadium, a large fan base that draws support from all over the world and a squad awash with talented, international players. They are also offering you a hefty, four-year contract which would secure yours and your family's future.

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Jamie Vardy has plenty of support in France

 

Having arrived at this point so late in your career it must be tempting to sign that contract.

But before you decide, stop and take a look at what you already have at Leicester City. Here is a club that not only took a gamble on you four years ago, they believed in you when you admitted after that difficult first season at the club that the step up might be too much. Then manager Nigel Pearson and his staff urged you to believe in yourself and play to your strengths. That support, plus the hard work you put in to become a better player, has put you in the position you find yourself in now.

Claudio Ranieri has made you the focal point of his team. City play to your strengths. You are the talisman striker, the top scorer, the main man City look to at all times. You would have to change your style of play at Arsenal, and I know you are capable, but so would the Gunners have to change to get the best out of you.

 

Jamie Vardy enjoyed a record-breaking season with Leicester City

 

I am sure you would be a success at the Emirates and not follow the fate of other strikers who have moved on after great success and then become frustrated at squad rotations and changes at bigger clubs, but you are a confidence player and when you are full of belief we get moments like your goal against Liverpool. You need to play every week.

You have a group of team-mates that admire and respect you. You are a big part of this Band of Brothers who have defied all the odds to shake up the Premier League and shock the world. The camaraderie and team spirit at City is unique. It is not evident at other clubs. You have become one of the leaders within that squad. When you voice your opinion the others listen. You hosted what turned out to be the title celebrations around your Melton Mowbray home too.

It might be tempting to move to the bright lights of London, but having visited capital so many times and having driven around and visited so many of the beautiful villages of the county I know which part of the world I would prefer to raise my young family, but that is just my opinion.

 

Jamie Vardy scored a stunning goal against Liverpool, proof that he was full of confidence

 

The Arsenal contract offer is impressive and at 29, and in your prime, it could be difficult to turn down. I understand. Who wouldn't change their employer for a hefty rise? But City has looked to pay you what you are worth in the current market with improved contracts and they are attempting to do so now. It might not be as much as Arsenal's offer, I don't know, but it will still secure the future for the Vardy clan.

It is a short career and for you, with your late start in the professional game, it is even shorter than most, but let's look beyond your career. Let's look at your legacy. The fans love you. They see part of themselves in you. If they had the chance to pull on that blue shirt they would do exactly what you do, chase every ball and give total commitment.

At City you and your team-mates, have already secured legendary status with your achievements last season, and I don't think that is the end of the story. The Champions League will be a fantastic adventure for the club and who knows, City could spring a few surprises on the elite of European football, just as they did in the Premier League. It would be great to be a part of that adventure.

I think there is more to come from this Leicester City side, and from you, and I can't see anything at Arsenal that you can't have at Leicester.

It is a tough decision, but in the meantime, knuckle down with England and give your all for the Three Lions because the whole nation will be cheering you on.

The rest will look after itself when the campaign is done, hopefully after the final when the fairytale has continued.

Rob Tanner

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[WesMorganGod]

Go if you want, I don't care, Morgan is 100% of the man Vardy dreams to be, same with all the other players good riddance if you want to leave. Morgan is retiring at Leicester and Morgan is the reason behind everything, best defender in prem history and is the manager too, manages the team with help of Ranieri , and Pearson before. 

 

Vardy you will regret it!!!!!. there is no leaders at Arsenal, its a fail club. you will never have Morgan to guide you anymore, he is the reason you are a man. same to any other player who wants out.