Jamie Vardy

[shen]

24 minutes ago, the fox said:

i kinda agree with shen, even though i think mahrez has a pretty good shout for a couple of reasons.

 

1- consistency, both leicester and riyad are inconsistent, the year the team won the league, riyad was the best player in the league, the next year when he creminaly underpreformed, the team fought religation. (even though there are other reasons)

2- this season, riyad's providing assists or goals = points, vardy put himself on the scoring sheet in 6 games, but the team only managed to get 7 points out of those games (granted, the oposition teams were really good). while riyad managed to score in 3 games and assist in another 4. with the team managing to win 14 points. the team avrages 2 points per game when mahrez scores or assists

 

in the end of the day, it's about the one more committed for the long run and the one with more sustainable attribute, and that's vardy

Point 1 is debatable. Even if he was, Vardy and Kanté were indisputably key too. Vardy actually turned down a bid, Kanté obviously left, but as far as is publicly known, no-one came in for Mahrez for anywhere near market value, which is peculiar. That says something too.

 

Point 2 makes for an interesting stat, but I don't know how much you can read into that other than when Mahrez turns it on, we tend to win.

 

It's really not to denigrate Mahrez at all, I would love for us to keep him, but more to say that Vardy captures the essence of this team. We play to his strengths and not necessarily Mahrez' strengths.

[Guest Col city fan]

His goal last night was technically brilliant.

A full volley, ball coming over his head as he was still running, with just enough to lob it over the keeper but not too much to get it over the bar 

A very skillfull goal that, if it had been scored by Neymar, would be plastered over the world's media.

[shen]

2 minutes ago, Col city fan said:

His goal last night was technically brilliant.

A full volley, ball coming over his head as he was still running, with just enough to lob it over the keeper but not too much to get it over the bar 

A very skillfull goal that, if it had been scored by Neymar, would be plastered over the world's media.

If he hadn't scored that goal of the season against Liverpool in 15/16, I would've been inclined to say this was a fluke. But he's now shown at least on three occasions that he's capable of the outrageous and attempts them at just the right times.

[Koke]

5 minutes ago, shen said:

If he hadn't scored that goal of the season against Liverpool in 15/16, I would've been inclined to say this was a fluke. But he's now shown at least on three occasions that he's capable of the outrageous and attempts them at just the right times.

 

His goals against Stoke and Sunderland last season were technically sublime as well.  Vardy is technically better than he gets credit for. 

 

I like the Sunderland one. One touch to kill the pass, and his next touch the ball ended up in the roof of the net.

 

 

[foxfanazer]

5 minutes ago, Koke said:

 

His goals against Stoke and Sunderland last season were technically sublime as well.  Vardy is technically better than he gets credit for. 

 

I like the Sunderland one. One touch to kill the pass, and his next touch the ball ended up in the roof of the net.

 

 

And his flick against Germany was class

[Sampson]

No mention of the goal at home to Palace in the title winning season where he dinked it over the oncoming keeper?

 

He's scored some incredible technical goals over the past 2 years.

[foxfanazer]

One of my favourite of his goals was the one against QPR in our promotion season. Quite simple but just instinctive 

[HankMarvin]

13 hours ago, Jimmy said:

calm down, I think some people are forgetting how good Lineker was, he was one of the best in the world, as good as Vardy is he isn't that

Underrated

 

Jamie Vardy continues to prove he belongs among Premier League's elite strikers... only Harry Kane, Romelu Lukaku and Sergio Aguero have records to beat Leicester star
Jamie Vardy scored a stunning goal during Leiceter's win over Tottenham
It was another reminder of the England striker's goalscoring talents
Vardy's contribution to team goals is almost unmatched in the Premier League
He also has a similar record to Harry Kane of scoring against big clubs 

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5128747/Jamie-Vardy-proves-belongs-elite-strikers.html

[Meltonfossefox]

Love how spuds put in behind for Kane, arsenal through for Sanchez but with us it's loft over the top to vardy  

[ARTY_FOX]

1 hour ago, foxfanazer said:

One of my favourite of his goals was the one against QPR in our promotion season. Quite simple but just instinctive 

Still enjoy watching that. Scored that type of goal for fun that season 

[Red Squirrel]

18 hours ago, Usafox1 said:

I think he’s way overrated. The league has figured him out and he has become less effective as a result, we need to start phasing him out before it’s too late.

 

Every attacking player we’ve bought in the last couple yrs has flopped simply because the team is designed to work for Vardy.  I don’t see us doing anything except avoiding relegation until we change the system or get players that complement the young players. 

 

 

He's the best running Quarter Back we've had. One on one against the goal-tender he is clinical. 

[Cincinnati Fox]

With Shakey going to Everton with fat Sam and the fact they have no striker, I am sure they will be after him in jan.

the have a lot of money, how much would be too much to say no???

 

[AlloverthefloorYesNdidi]

24 minutes ago, Everygamefox said:

With Shakey going to Everton with fat Sam and the fact they have no striker, I am sure they will be after him in jan.

the have a lot of money, how much would be too much to say no???

 

Min. 50 mil. Actually, even then i'd feel robbed

[Albert]

You could throw all the stats at me & we could debate it all night long but for me he’s the most influential striker that’s ever pulled on the shirt for us.

We’ve obviously had some fanstastic strikers over the years that have gone onto great things e.g Lineker but whilst actually wearing the shirt he’s number 1 for me especially down to the fact we plucked him from non league and how important he’s been in what we’ve achieved.

I remember sitting with him in an absolute shithole of a pub a year after he’d signed and he’d almost given up. He’d made his money, was comepletly doubting his ability and wanted out to go back to the  lower leagues! He’d handed a transfer request that week & wanted to go to Tranmere but Pearson said no!

To see how he’s turned it around and achieved what he had is truly inspirational and a lesson to anyone that doubts themselves!

Going from that to being an integral part of the promotion season, scoring the winner against United in the unforgettable 5-3, the goal away at West Brom in the 94th minute in the great escape that sparked this incredible fairytale to the record breaking 11/11 streak, Prem title & Champs league run is true fairytale that won’t be repeated! He even beat one of the greatest keepers ever in Manuel Neuer at the front post with a cheeky back heel whilst playing for England!! The story is simply beautiful!

At any point during that time whether it was against Barnsley away in the Championship on a cold Wednesday night, any fixture u want to pick in the Premier league or a preseason friendly against Burton Albion u just know he’d always give 110% effort, chase every lost cause & run through a brick wall for us.  He fights for the badge which each and everyone of us would do given the chance! He’s a true great, for me the greatest and I wouldn’t swap him for anyone!

LEGEND!

 

 

 

 

[EnglishOxide]

12 hours ago, Babylon said:

Vardy has definitely lost a bit of pace since this time two years ago, he used to go past people for fun but it seems a lot harder for him now.

 

If he has lost pace I think it's barely noticeable. Not even half a yard. He hasn't had hamstring injuries which plague most quick players.

 

Give him a bit of space and he still has that bit of acceleration to get past anyone. If he remains injury free (and here) he will remain one of our quicker players until his mid thirties IMO.

 

It's his workrate, generally which I think has declined. He doesn't chase as many lost causes as he used to, or throw himself into tackles.

 

But that may just be the state of the Premier League compared to the Championship or even the Premier League of 2 years ago.

 

The gamble of pressuring the defence into a mistake gets bigger and bigger as lots of defenders and teams are very comfortable facing their own goal now and passing out of trouble. It's perhaps not worth the energy.

 

 

Edited 30 November 2017 by EnglishOxide

[1972 Fox]

6 hours ago, Albert said:

You could throw all the stats at me & we could debate it all night long but for me he’s the most influential striker that’s ever pulled on the shirt for us.

We’ve obviously had some fanstastic strikers over the years that have gone onto great things e.g Lineker but whilst actually wearing the shirt he’s number 1 for me especially down to the fact we plucked him from non league and how important he’s been in what we’ve achieved.

I remember sitting with him in an absolute shithole of a pub a year after he’d signed and he’d almost given up. He’d made his money, was comepletly doubting his ability and wanted out to go back to the  lower leagues! He’d handed a transfer request that week & wanted to go to Tranmere but Pearson said no!

To see how he’s turned it around and achieved what he had is truly inspirational and a lesson to anyone that doubts themselves!

Going from that to being an integral part of the promotion season, scoring the winner against United in the unforgettable 5-3, the goal away at West Brom in the 94th minute in the great escape that sparked this incredible fairytale to the record breaking 11/11 streak, Prem title & Champs league run is true fairytale that won’t be repeated! He even beat one of the greatest keepers ever in Manuel Neuer at the front post with a cheeky back heel whilst playing for England!! The story is simply beautiful!

At any point during that time whether it was against Barnsley away in the Championship on a cold Wednesday night, any fixture u want to pick in the Premier league or a preseason friendly against Burton Albion u just know he’d always give 110% effort, chase every lost cause & run through a brick wall for us.  He fights for the badge which each and everyone of us would do given the chance! He’s a true great, for me the greatest and I wouldn’t swap him for anyone!

LEGEND!

 

 

 

 

What a great post and brilliant insight.

 

Agree with you 100% and I've seen all our strikers since the 71/72 season.

 

Will be gutted when he eventually leaves the club. Hope we've still got a few more years with him.

[ozleicester]

Its funny isnt it... the guy is undoubtedly a legend and has one of our greatest scoring records... but still i just dont get him, his first touch is not good, he cant really take a player on, other than burst past him., his penalties are pretty representative of him, they just end up in the net.

 

So why dont i really rate him? I dont dislike him, i just dont "love" him the way i should given all he has done for Leicester.

 

BTW i dont think ive ever heard him talk about his passion for the the club?

 

I dunno

[treer]

I watched Lineker from his debut all through his career, he was great for Leicester, and great for others, but to compare him with Vardy is just silly.

The memories Vardy has given Leicester fans will last forever. And are numerous.

I think everyone will agree that without Vardy, there would have been no title win, how can Lineker match that?

Sometimes wish Vardy had chosen Arsenal, people say he wouldn't have got in their team regular, they are wrong, they are so wrong, after 5 matches Wenger would have been building his team around him.

As for the post above about passion, what more does he have to do?, the man showed all the passion and loyalty in the world by turning down Arsenal to stay at Leicester

Edited 30 November 2017 by treer

[The Doctor]

19 hours ago, lcfc sheff said:

According to whoscored, vardy averages 1.6 shots per premier league game while Harry Kane averages 6. Only 3 goals separate them. Imagine if vardy played in a team with as much possession as Tottenham 

Vardy just has higher quality chances because he doesn't shoot from everywhere regardless of what's on.

 

Was the only disappointment of Tuesday - kane on a 3v3 situation mid first half, takes shot from 40 yards with wes on his toes, doesn't make it a yard before breaking to us. We counter but it fizzled out. I'd love spurs to start losing goals because of kanes complete lack of footballing intelligence.  

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

Lucky enough to have seen Lineker throughout his Leicester career he was without doubt the most clinical finisher in the box I’ve seen, he just had the knack of being in the right place at the right time, comparing Vardy with Lineker is a little difficult, different times, what Vardy has achieved with us is unbelievable and as with Lineker he will always be a City legend.

[the fox]

1 hour ago, ozleicester said:

Its funny isnt it... the guy is undoubtedly a legend and has one of our greatest scoring records... but still i just dont get him, his first touch is not good, he cant really take a player on, other than burst past him., his penalties are pretty representative of him, they just end up in the net.

 

So why dont i really rate him? I dont dislike him, i just dont "love" him the way i should given all he has done for Leicester.

 

BTW i dont think ive ever heard him talk about his passion for the the club?

 

I dunno

vardy has a pretty decent first touch, not the best but looking at other strikers in the league (matter of fact, just look at slimani), compared to them, he is very serviceable.

 

for me, he is considered a fan favourite because his two main attributes are very well protected, on the pitch his work rate is great, he won't just wake up someday not wanting to run himself to the ground, and secondly, scoring. whenever he isn't scoring, it's because of lack of "service"

he is a limited player, but he gets the most out of his ability. he works hard and is rewarded.

but the funny thing is, people here talk about his consistency compared to a certain player even thoug the body of work is very defferent and vardy's attributes are very, very sustainable.

the thing is, him turning up in a game doesn't exactly mean the team is likely to win nor control the game. he doesn't affect the game drastically and you can nullify him without putting 2-3 players on him. but in the end, he is just a striker, and effecting the game that strongly is reserved for the elite strikers

[murphy]

On 29/11/2017 at 00:37, Wymeswold fox said:

As good, or even better than Lineker imo.

There's not another forward like him around with his pace and excellent awareness and technique.

Could go as far as believing that he's one of the best buys of the decade/ever since £££ came into the game.

 

 As much as I love JV that doesn't bear scrutiny.

 

Vardy   73 goals in 207 games

Lineker 107 goals in 216 games, played for Barcelona, World Cup golden boot winner, 48 England goals, Leicester lad.

Edited 30 November 2017 by murphy

[Tuna]

Will be a sad day when he leaves LCFC, that's for sure.

[south aussie fox]

On ‎30‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 03:14, Col city fan said:

His goal last night was technically brilliant.

A full volley, ball coming over his head as he was still running, with just enough to lob it over the keeper but not too much to get it over the bar 

A very skillfull goal that, if it had been scored by Neymar, would be plastered over the world's media.

Both Vardy and Mahrez goals were on our local South Australian prime television news sports report.

[Guest Col city fan]

1 hour ago, south aussie fox said:

Both Vardy and Mahrez goals were on our local South Australian prime television news sports report.