Whats wrong with Vardy ?

[st albans fox]

3 minutes ago, WoodyFox said:

Apart from the Man City game when they were an absolute shambles at the back, can't recall him having an opportunity this season where he runs onto a pass and is 1 on 1, which is how the majority of his goals were scored last season. Let's face it, he's been found out. All he can do now is pick the ball up on the last man and he has to turn and look for someone else. 

Swansea

 

anyway, think back to the 24 goals he scored last season, take off the five or six pens and let me know how many of them were one on one 

 

At a guess I'd say 2/3

 

not sure that counts as one dimensional 

[kristianity77]

35 minutes ago, Watson said:

I'm not sure I buy this. Slimani has scored more in fewer games with the same shite behind him. Defoe has scored plenty with an absolutely woeful team behind him.

 

 

There is quite a simple answer to this.  We do throw in a lot of high ball (thats all we do!) that obviously cater to Slimani way better than they do to Vardy.  Thats the only difference.

[lgfualol]

6 minutes ago, dannythefox said:

The problem is not Vardy how many chances has he missed this season? It's the supply to him what's changed how many balls over the top have worked or balls through the middle? Drinkwater this season must have passed the ball sideways 250 times he has to drop so deep to collect the ball because our defence can't play out. 

Apart from Hull he hasn't really missed any sitters in the league. This is of course the case when he went 3 months without a shot and probably averages a shot every 4 games. Same for all our strikers really. 

 

Everything apart from the team's lack of passion/fight goes back to our defence.

[Guest bennytwohats]

I think there are a lot of unfair and ill-formed opinions coming out in this thread.

 

Personally I don't think that any kind of player who is motivated enough to drag themselves to the top year after year, constantly proving himself, would just suddenly not give a shit because they have hit the magic 100k contract and got a book deal. If that really is part of your character to be able to make the sacrifices to get to the top I don't think you simply decide overnight that you are where you want to be. More plausible to me would be him simply being burnt out from the exhaustion.

 

As has been pointed out, the failings of the system appear to be happening at the collective level, so the continual witchhunt at the individual level is a little unpleasant to watch, particularly after what they achieved last year. I really dislike Vardy as a character after the whole racism saga last year, tbh, but even so I think the fickleness of our fans to want to demonise all of the individuals in the team at the first sign of trouble is one of the more dislikeable facets of football.

 

I'm sure you won't let me stop you though.

 

Edit: I should clarify - I do think he has been poor and his performances certainly warrant all the criticism they are getting. It is the snap conclusions about his character being the reason or stuff with his family that I find quite inappropriate from people who have probably never met the bloke.

[AKCJ]

1 hour ago, Col city fan said:

Though it's shite to think, I simply think Vardy made his worst career decision yet, football wise, by staying at City.

I maintain, if hed have gone to Arsenal, I think he'd have started most games in front of Giroud and could easily have been the league's  top goal scorer at this stage.

We all know he can score goals for fun. He's suffering in terms of his own form by playing in a rubbish team. And I think he's about given in. Whether he should or shouldn't and all the various permutations around this, is another debate.

I don't give a shit about that.

 

If he went to Arsenal he would have been a ****.

 

We made Jamie Vardy, Jamie Vardy did not make Leicester Citty. I'm glad he acknowledged that.

[adejo92]

Hes on the front of magazines, hes got a book, possible film soon and his own football academy....to top that off hes earning 100k a week from the club.

 

His desire and effort certainly isnt at this club any more.

 

Thanks for last season but for me, shouldnt be anywhere near the starting 11 now.

[sylofox]

41 minutes ago, st albans fox said:

Well if we don't change the way we play to get him more than one half chance a game then he will be off and he will find a home where he scores 20 every season

 

And we will be sorry 

 

 

You really think after his showing this season unless it changes drastic. Whos going to buy him and pay him 100k plus a week.

 

He's shown take his pace away he has nothing. Even if age has not taken it teams have worked out how to.

 

Seriously if we get an offer in the summer take it.

[st albans fox]

4 minutes ago, sylofox said:

You really think after his showing this season unless it changes drastic. Whos going to buy him and pay him 100k plus a week.

 

He's shown take his pace away he has nothing. Even if age has not taken it teams have worked out how to.

 

Seriously if we get an offer in the summer take it.

Only a few months to find it which one of us right then 

 

and by by the way, he gets any difference in his 100k/week contract paid up when he leaves if no one wants to pay him that wage.

[sylofox]

2 minutes ago, st albans fox said:

Only a few months to find it which one of us right then 

I will say now he won't. Unless CR goes. To many times you see him on the touch line appearing to argue with CR when being told what he should do.

[john ridley]

1 hour ago, Russell sprout said:

Vardy has yo-yo seasons,he generally does bad-good-bad-good-bad,so maybe next season we'll win the league again and vardy will break more records 

Yeah ,championship 

[Donut]

I would say:

 

1) Pace has probably suffered a little, and combined with deeper lying defences, his strengths have been negated

2) Out own playing style not suiting him at all. Many high and aimless balls going in his direction.

3) A lack of confidence, in himself and running through the team

4) Being chopped and changed with numerous partners, none really complimenting him

5) Him not being that good anyway, and riding a purple patch of the best season he could ever have possibly had.

[fuchsntf]

Poor balls, little game time on the offensive, in his areas.

Oh he might miss the odd chance, but few are 100% ers.and not so regular as last season.

It would be silly to point out single chances, all strikers miss chances during any one  game.

The service to Vardy is downright poor, or not clean enough, that in itself some fans get frustrated

then blame Vardy.

Theres nothing wrong with Vardy , that 20 minutes of decent service +cohesion wouldnt solve.

Slimani exactly the same. 

Personally, I would have from now until EOS keep faith with Vardy, Slimana and Mahrez,

unless injuries , play a major part.

[Ian Nacho]

Due to the abysmal defence, the midfield is forced to play deeper which means the service to Vardy is nowhere near as good as it was last season. He need to play with Slimani not to be isolated. 

[AylestoneRaider]

I think it's really hard for all our attacking players at the moment. We have to defend so deeply, to compensate for our frailties at the back. The upshot is that our forwards are often trying to make the most of hopeful punts up the pitch.

 

I was a little worried about Vardy's performance on Friday, because we actually had some consistent possession in the attacking half. In those situations, we really want to see him having a positive impact on the game; and looking dangerous. I hope his performance was due to a stomach bug, not a severe lack of confidence. Time will tell, but I remain conviced that we have some big moments left in us this season and Vardy will be a pivotal figure! That's what I keep telling myself anyway!

[foxinsocks]

we hardly played any ball over the top- or threaded thru for him...fuchs and DD are his normal providers

[filthyfox]

3 hours ago, FoxInTheBirstallBox said:

He had the shits fam

For 6 months?.... are you an ostrich?

[crazyleicester]

Hes done what a lot of our squad have done and taken last thing for granted and cant be assed to do the things that made us title winners last season. In a word, we have gone soft.

 

Dont get me wrong I feel sorry for the lad. Last season Danny fed him plenty and Mahrez a lot more. This season the bloke has hardly had a chance because DD is just off form and isnt seeing the passes anymore as he spends more time defending and running backwards, Gray has come in and at times got into some great positions but doesnt even attempt the pass to Vardy and Mahrez is another who is just not giving the right ball so far. Its almost like he has just given up expecting the pass so it saying "Fudge em, if they arent passing then I`ll just crack on".

 

As much as I have a real dislike for Shearer (since he kicked Lennon and then tried to pick up an injured player the bloody coward) I think he is spot on in his analysis. He seems to have just downed tools. I have no problem in my team losing but when the players like Vardy cant even be assed to try then thats when you have to ask questions of them.

[Lionheart10]

3 hours ago, Ted Maul said:

Been saying the same for a while. 

 

No interest in putting pressure on defenders, very rarely busts a gut to get behind the last man, and in fact very rarely breaks past a jog at all.

 

I don't get it. Just seems to have completely lost the fire in his belly which made him the player he was.

That is exactly what has happened to him,once you have reached your goal it is very difficult to find any motivation to carry on,if you won millions on the lottery how many people would still go to work?He has in effect along with most of the others won the lottery why bust a gut,personal pride is what should carry them all on but unfortunately that is fast becoming a quality of the past.I bet if you asked the [layers they would deny it but how else can they explain the massive fall from grace?

[norwichfox]

Just too many distractions, I'd not be too sad if he left us in the 2 days left of the transfer window, be 1 less massive wage to find for a non performer.

[shade]

1. we create zero chances per game and spend little time in the final third.

 

the end.

[STUHILL]

2 hours ago, adejo92 said:

Hes on the front of magazines, hes got a book, possible film soon and his own football academy....to top that off hes earning 100k a week from the club.

 

His desire and effort certainly isnt at this club any more.

 

Thanks for last season but for me, shouldnt be anywhere near the starting 11 now.

So the same list as nearly every other top player in the league then? 

 

Why is everyone else so far below the standards they set last year as well? Drinkwater for example? No book deal, no movie, no acadamy, no 100k a week deal, yet he isn't closing down as much and is also well off his game too.

 

It's too simple and naive to suggest Vardy just doesn't care anymore.

[erlee]

Maybe he didn't get the service this year... and maybe when he got it - he fluffed it

 

It's ok . he got more money & more glam.

[Bablemikey]

I doubt he's had more than maybe 25% of the chances he had last season. Must be difficult to really get confident and on top form when you just don't see the ball that often.

[OhForFoxSake]

1 hour ago, filthyfox said:

For 6 months?.... are you an ostrich?

I think he's an ostrich.

[Thracian]

5 hours ago, Col city fan said:

Danny Murphy made a great point last night when he spoke about Coutinho being hurled on for Liverpool to try to get back in the Wolves game.

Suddenly, his mere presence lifted his team mates. He said the same thing about Spurs when they brought on Alli.

This for me was his main point.......'suddenly the forwards start running again, because they know the ball is coming'

Footballers are just people. They will get completely frustrated when they are working with others who aren't on their wavelength. In happens in the workplace every day.

I'm not expecting many on here to get this point, or to agree. But for me, it answers the question, at least in large part.

Vardy is making the runs and time and time and time again he's not getting the ball anymore. We have a rubbish midfield offensively. All this talk about Mendy, Amartey...they are not creative in any sense of the word. Drinkwater looks disinterested, King can pick a pass, but gets over run.

This is why we aren't seeing the same thing from Vardy this season IMO. I agree with Shearer...that Vardy has made his fame and that it's MUCH harder to stay at the top. But I agree mainly with Murphy. We don't have a Coutinho or an Alli, or a Pogba or a Yaya. Our forwards must be fooked off having to play in front of this rubbish.

It's easy to blame others but Vardy's looked poor in all sorts of set-ups this season. He should be questioning himself first.