Jamie Vardy Appreciation

[Tommy G]

This is the beinning of the end unfortunately.....the day would always come.

[Wymsey]

Feed him more Red Bull and he'll be beefed up again..

 

Seriously, he needs a good rest.

If we need him and are behind, bring him on for the last half-hour.

 

But definitely need a long-term replacement for him from the Summer onwards.

Iheanacho certainly isn't thd answer to this question.

Edited 1 March 2021 by Wymsey

[twister]

Vards is still a pest

 

but injuries are seriously affecting him now

 

The Hip is a ever lasting problem, then the hamstring niggles

 

I think next year might be the last one, for leicester fans it might be a emotional one

[filbertway]

6 minutes ago, twister said:

Vards is still a pest

 

but injuries are seriously affecting him now

 

The Hip is a ever lasting problem, then the hamstring niggles

 

I think next year might be the last one, for leicester fans it might be a emotional one

He's still on nearly 150k odd a week for 2 more years so I hope we get another 2 years out of him! haha

 

 

[coolhandfox]

Because of he poor striking options in the squad he is rushed back time again and expected to carry the side.

[Kevin Russell]

Jamie will forever be a legend, but the injuries and his age are catching up with him. Very difficult to play on the shoulder against top class defenders when you in your mid-30s and not fully fit. 
 

I hope we invest wisely in another striker this summer and his role naturally evolves into an impact sub/mentor (I’m thinking Ian Rush and Robbie Fowler dynamic).

I’m not writing him off just yet; he’s surprised us a few times in the past, but I think we need to be realistic about what he can contribute from next season.

[RumbleFox]

Whatever happens, even if he stayed another 2 years and didn’t score another goal he’d still be the GOAT. He’s the greatest player we’ve ever had and probably ever will. He just needs a rest and we need to adjust our expectations I think. Hopefully he can play a different (diminished) but still important role in the years to come. X 

[Arriba Los Zorros]

Hope to see Vardy rested for a few games to heal up with Kelechi bought in, even if it means we have to adapt our style of play somewhat, full backs getting to the byline, Youri making runs into the box etc.

 

It sucks to see Vardy not being able to fire on all cylinders and it's exposing his limitations, when he's not top notch physically you lose most of his game. Give Kel a chance and then bring Vardy in fresh and hungry to get us over the line for the top 4.

[Tuna]

Percy article on Vardy...free to read right now!

 

 

 

[lifted*fox]

[CosbehFox]

We will see post international break. 
 

There are a few in our squad what need a traditional pre season after injury lay offs to slow build fitness. Don’t think we can judge Ricky P for example until he’s had a proper pre season 

[Foxy harry]

I think vardy is far from finished as a striker, but maybe done as a lone striker. Vardy just doesnt seem to have the relentless energy to lead the line by himself anymore. Might be more a case of finding him a partner rather than a replacement. Hard to say this early as he is coming back from injury and is not getting as much service due to madders and barnes being out.

[Blue ROI]

You'd hope its like with Kevin since 2016. 

 

Everyone saying this is the end for him and he pulls it out of the bag. 

 

Huge task for him without the support players but a goal would do wonders.

[Corky]

Injuries to hip, hernia, groin are going to impact massively on a player who relies heavily on pace and movement.

 

Unfortunately, given the condensed schedule and lack of quality replacements, he's needed. 

 

A week off this week, another game then hopefully three weeks off around the FA Cup and international break. 

[WigstonWanderer]

Wouldn’t write him off yet. He’s clearly not quite right physically, but probably due to injury niggles rather than just age, though of course getting niggles is also part of the aging process. I’d like to see brought on in the second half of matches to keep him fresh and allow him to run against tired legs.

[5waller5]

If we can get a young but raw version of Vardy to start games, then we’ve got two years of JV coming on at 60 minutes and terrorising defences for the last half an hour. 
 

There’s plenty to come with Vardy, it’s just poor use of him to play full games twice a week now.

[North Leeds Fox]

Hopefully knowing we have 8 days until the next game, he is able push it a bit more tonight as he is understandably holding a bit back. Then let him play next sunday and then give him the cup and international break off. 

[lifted*fox]

4 hours ago, Foxy harry said:

Might be more a case of finding him a partner rather than a replacement. 

 

I reckon he'd work well as a support striker as he gets older, for another couple of years. 

 

His hold up play, vision for a pass and ability to drawer defenders all over the place opens up lots of room for our other players. 

[OhYesNdidi]

7 minutes ago, lifted*fox said:

 

I reckon he'd work well as a support striker as he gets older, for another couple of years. 

 

His hold up play, vision for a pass and ability to drawer defenders all over the place opens up lots of room for our other players. 

we wont play 2 upfront because that means barnes or maddison drops out which is not going to happen. Also, his back to goal play is not his strengths at all so dont see how hed be able to play deeper. Its his pace and ability to run in behind / last man which gives our creative players more room that is so succesful imo. Once he starts coming towards the ball, hes pretty much non exsistant and it effects the team dynamics.

Edited 6 March 2021 by OhYesNdidi

[Collymore]

Thought he looked a bit sharper tonight. He out paced a defender at one point and was bullying a few players after chasing them down.  Unlucky he didn't win a penalty too.

 

Hopefully a bit of rest now and he'll be ready to deliver against Sheff Utd!

[oxford blue]

Undoubtedly, one of the all time City greats.

I wonder whether his recent operation has been a success, or whether he will need further surgery in close season. His form has only been been a shadow of his past since his return to the side, although he still valuable in the team as he is still effective at creating space for others. I would still prefer Vardy in any side City put out, but I don't think they should be playing a lone striker currently - Iheanacho or Perez cant really perform that role

[twister]

You know whats amazing about vards

 

he is obviously not fit playing through a injury, obviously losing a yard

 

But his hunger determination to be a pest every single game is what is missing in so many modern players

 

a dying breed and a incredible character

[Ric Flair]

His next flurry of goals are going to feel so good..... AND STILL CHAAAAMPION OF THE WOOOOOOORRRRLLLDDD

[Strokes]

6 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

His next flurry of goals are going to feel so good..... AND STILL CHAAAAMPION OF THE WOOOOOOORRRRLLLDDD

I definitely think It’s coming. It seems more dramatic than used too when he goes through a lean period because he is less involved in play than previous seasons but the mans a machine and I think he will still bang plenty in over the next 18 months.

[Koke]

Had to look up his last goal by open play (before the Liverpool tap in). I genuinely couldn't remember. It was on 13 December at home against Brighton in a 3-0 win. 3 months and 1 open play goal which was Allison Becker tax - injuries notwithstanding. Love the guy. He's an all time LCFC great. But if we don't sign a proper striker in the summer we have messed up. Someone who can compete with Vardy and capable of taking his place if needs be.