Nick Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 1 minute ago, bovril said: I don't know how anyone watching the community shield can conclude Vardy is "done". He’ll score 15 PL goals this season. He won’t be letting Daka in gracefully, I’ll tell you that now. 1
Jimbo Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Simoken said: show some respect. I agree, Vardy does deserve some respect, but they might not be too wrong. Jamie did look like he'd lost a little of his edge at times last season. Could have been coming back from injury too soon and a decent summer break has fixed that problem. But you can't stop the march of time. Unfortunately, unless we're growing a clone in a cryo chamber at Seagrave, the fact remains he's not getting any younger and sooner or later he'll lose his spark. Our best hope is that we see Christiano Ronaldo levels of lasting the course, I believe he's got a season left in him. But kel did see his stock rise astronomically last season and went from being the guy that most of us would have binned off without a 2nd thought to a very, very important player. He's not number 1 pick yet, not if we're playing with a lone striker. But any deviation from that tactic and he'd be one of the 1st on the team sheet Edited 13 August 2021 by Jimbo Don't want people thinking I'm ITK by stupidly misspelling lone
don_danbury Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 Just now, bovril said: I don't know how anyone watching the community shield can conclude Vardy is "done". i don't think he's fully done, he still offers other things to the team. his finishing is definitely not as it once was tho 1
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Popular Post Finnegan Posted 13 August 2021 Popular Post Posted 13 August 2021 3 minutes ago, bovril said: I don't know how anyone watching the community shield can conclude Vardy is "done". Even watching the back end of last season, he was exceptional in the 352 and a key part of how Kelechi went on his scoring run. He just adapted his role and performances to what the team needed, which was for him to turn provider. I've said before and will stand by this, his pace isn't his greatest strength. His movement, his intelligence and his finishing are. He'll be a threat as an 18 yard box poacher long after his legs go. If Daka adapts well to the Premier League, I definitely can see him replacing Vards by the end of the year and I think Rodgers is going to have to balance being pragmatic with being diplomatic in how he manages that transition for the good of squad harmony but even then you'd expect Vards to still have a lot to contribute. 9
lcfc_forever Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 His stats were unreal the previous season - only Bale had a better scoring rate per minute, and his finishing stats were among the highest as well. Appreciate he's a confidence player but who isn't? He has to stay unless we get a ridiculous offer of say 50 million plus.
don_danbury Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 8 minutes ago, Simoken said: He almost scored twice at wembley the otherday you fool. that's one match mate 1
MGLCFC Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 1 minute ago, don_danbury said: i don't think he's fully done, he still offers other things to the team. his finishing is definitely not as it once was tho Not sure you lose this ability, but he is certainly going through a tough time finding the net. But as Lineker and Shearer regularly point out on MOTD all strikers have leam spells. He'll come good again and have a hot scoring streak sometime during the season. 1
Milo Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 3 minutes ago, Jimbo said: I agree, Vardy does deserve some respect, but they might not be too wrong. Jamie did look like he'd lost a little of his edge at times last season. Could have been coming back from injury too soon and a decent summer break has fixed that problem. But you can't stop the march of time. Unfortunately, unless we're growing a clone in a cryo chamber at Seagrave, the fact remains he's not getting any younger and sooner or later he'll lose his spark. Our best hope is that we see Christiano Ronaldo levels of lasting the course, I believe he's got a season left in him. But kel did see his stock rise astronomically last season and went from being the guy that most of us would have binned off without a 2nd thought to a very, very important player. He's not number 1 pick yet, not if we're playing with a loan striker. But any deviation from that tactic and he'd be one of the 1st on the team sheet D’you know something we don’t?? 1
Foxin_Mad Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, bovril said: I don't know how anyone watching the community shield can conclude Vardy is "done". Its more the 2nd half of last season than one community shield game. In that game he missed 2 chances he would have buried in previous seasons. Hes done. Vardy is an absolute club legend but he is 33-34, he shouldnt be the main man anymore. Thats fine. Edited 13 August 2021 by Foxin_Mad
An Away Move Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 6 minutes ago, bovril said: I don't know how anyone watching the community shield can conclude Vardy is "done". Based on the back of last season, friendlies and the Charity Shield I felt we didn’t look like scoring when Vardy was the spearhead. Each time he was subbed I felt we had more. I love him. He’s a legend. But if we’re to be in with a chance of fourth we can’t afford to drop points via sentimentality. I want Rodgers to be a ruthless decision maker. That said, Vardy will start the first 15 games at least. If the goals are flowing after he gets subbed, only then could it change. 4
Jimbo Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 4 minutes ago, Milo said: D’you know something we don’t?? #itk 1
Deeg67 Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 I think Vardy's best role at this point is to come off the bench after an hour and be a spark against tired defenders. The problem is with this club Vardy doesn't do anything Vardy doesn't want to do, and if he wants to start he'll start. Pair that with Rodgers' disinclination towards rotating players and it could be problematical, especially if Kelechi were to leave. If nothing else with all three of them around you can sub Vardy off after 60-70 minutes when the legs really start to go.
SexyGammonFox Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 We're blessed to have 3 top quality strikers, I'd be happy to see them all get there fair share of game time this season. The difference this year compared to last is that if Vards goes 3-4-5-6 games without a goal then there's no way one of the others doesn't come in for him, 2nd half of last season, especially with Barnes injured, we had no other viable way of playing other than with Kel and Vards up top. My prediction is that having genuine competition will mean that Vardy will start the season hot.
tsintskaro Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 15 minutes ago, Strokes said: Can people stop saying Vardy is done. It may well end up being the case but let’s give him a bit of time to find his spark again. I think he has earned that much respect. Would take a silly big offer to get Kel and Roma are not the side for making big offers. Never going to happen. How come random people on internet forum affect Vardy finding his spark? i do aswell think that he is "done", this may be harsh wording but no one is disrespecting Vardy thats for sure. 15 minutes ago, Simoken said: He almost scored twice at wembley the otherday you fool. ALMOST 1
Gerard Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 1 hour ago, Nick said: For 40 million - sold, for me. Harsh but if it means him getting starting game time, it's good for him and we can spend the money on the right hand side. He's not a starter for us as he can't play the lone striker role. Unpopular I'm sure but I'd be tempted to sell. Get a RW and we only play one up top, two strikers is fine for the time being. Could also plan to get Edouard either late on, in January or on a free next season. Bottom line is Iheanacho doesn't make the first XI when everyone is fit so a £35m offer is very tempting. All academic though as I believe Roma have thrown his name in to get Abraham over the line.
GingerrrFox Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 He’s going nowhere. He loves it here and he loves England.
bovril Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 It's not going to happen but just thinking about it has upset me in the same way thinking about Muzzy Izzet leaving traumatised me as a child.
KFS Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 6 minutes ago, The_77 said: STOP to tell BULLSHIT, Sky Sports I fvcking love it when you lot dig out a classic like this. About finished me off this. We want our Benny back 1
Clever Fox Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 It's not that Vardy can't do it any longer he certainly can. It's the amount of time needed between games for him to fully recover. That's where his problem is. He'll take longer to recover than the younger players, that's why Brendan will use him sparingly and use the Kelechi and Daka on occasions. The reason Vardy is not scoring as much lately has a lot to do with how he has expanded his game and is now a provider also. As for Kelechi ? . Unless its for big money I doubt he will be going anywhere plus I doubt he even wants too.
sdb Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 Would take upwards of £40m for me to consider. Daka and Vardy absolutely won't work together. Kele is a decent 10 and 9. Also jeopardises Wilf at lcfc long term.
Clogger_ Posted 13 August 2021 Posted 13 August 2021 22 minutes ago, Deeg67 said: I think Vardy's best role at this point is to come off the bench after an hour and be a spark against tired defenders. The problem is with this club Vardy doesn't do anything Vardy doesn't want to do, and if he wants to start he'll start. Pair that with Rodgers' disinclination towards rotating players and it could be problematical, especially if Kelechi were to leave. If nothing else with all three of them around you can sub Vardy off after 60-70 minutes when the legs really start to go. We're all entitled to an opinion, but your sniping against Rodgers is so utterly, completely off the mark... (FWIW my opinion is Praet = meh.)
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