TrentFox Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 I’ve written Vardy off before and regretted it. Who knows if he will suddenly ignite again this season? But based on pre-season and one game, (I know, I know), one more year on reduced terms sounds about the max to me. There is a horrible reality to be faced around his age and ever diminishing physical abilities as surely as there is an acknowledgement of his intuition and finishing near goal. Tough call. 1
dannythefox Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 1 hour ago, TrentFox said: I’ve written Vardy off before and regretted it. Who knows if he will suddenly ignite again this season? But based on pre-season and one game, (I know, I know), one more year on reduced terms sounds about the max to me. There is a horrible reality to be faced around his age and ever diminishing physical abilities as surely as there is an acknowledgement of his intuition and finishing near goal. Tough call. Nothing tough about it mate. He’s assists and scores goals. When he plays well the team does. No brainer! 1
ALC Fox Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 As with all players Vardy's age, you just don't know when their legs will go. But he keeps defying the odds so he may be able to show a turn of pace that's quick enough for the Premier League until he's 40! We know how professional he is and also how footballers are keeping themselves fitter for longer. 2+1 years may not even be his final playing contract with us.
Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 10 August 2022 Popular Post Posted 10 August 2022 Leicester City without Jamie Vardy is a very daunting prospect and not one I'm looking forward to. The club will go on without him but it will take years to get over his aura and output for us, it's going to happen at a time when we're bottoming out as well which will make it all the more painful too. Therefore let's enjoy him and what comes our way for as long as it lasts, he's still got a few years left in him baring serious injury. I hope he wants to stay for as long as possible. 11
Nalis Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 1 hour ago, ALC Fox said: As with all players Vardy's age, you just don't know when their legs will go. But he keeps defying the odds so he may be able to show a turn of pace that's quick enough for the Premier League until he's 40! We know how professional he is and also how footballers are keeping themselves fitter for longer. 2+1 years may not even be his final playing contract with us. He is quick as we know but I wonder if his underrated footballing brain will help prolong his game a la Sheringham? Two different players of course. 1
Popular Post RumbleFox Posted 10 August 2022 Popular Post Posted 10 August 2022 (edited) He’s an absolute “must keep”, even on reduced terms/output. He’s the greatest player we’ve ever had, to see him playing for someone else would be a crime. The club need to do everything they can to ensure he retires here. Of course he won’t be the Vardy of old but I’m sure he can have an impact in a reduced role. I’m not saying the club should keep players around in general or pay the wages of someone even though their powers are waning. Of course we are not a charity. But this is Jamie Vardy. The GOAT, the legend. The 11 games in a row record breaker. The little shit. The greatest striker we’ve ever had. The driving force behind the greatest story world sport has ever seen. This is ****ing rags to riches, little annoying yet loveable cvnt Vardy. He’s made grown men cry. He can’t go elsewhere. Imagine seeing him in some other club’s kit? Get it done Top. X Edited 10 August 2022 by RumbleFox 8
Guest Col city fan Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 Probs gonna get torn a new one here, but personally I wouldn’t be looking to extend Vardy’s contract. Club legend, possibly Leicester’s best ever player, but if there IS going to be a ‘new dawn’ at City, it needs to start. Daka is champing at the bit and I think he needs to be given a proper go. Him (and others) have to be the future of the club going forward imo. Cue another 20 goal season from Vardy….. 😉
Tielemans63 Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 Scored 15 in 25 last season, the man has still got it. 1
filbertway Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 Just now, Tielemans63 said: Scored 15 in 25 last season, the man has still got it. He did, it's probably worth noting that 10 of those 15 came against the 3 relegated teams. Not to say they're worth less goals, but maybe an indication that he's not the same bloke that'd drag us to victory in the more challenging games we face.
westernpark Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 43 minutes ago, Col city fan said: Probs gonna get torn a new one here, but personally I wouldn’t be looking to extend Vardy’s contract. Club legend, possibly Leicester’s best ever player, but if there IS going to be a ‘new dawn’ at City, it needs to start. Daka is champing at the bit and I think he needs to be given a proper go. Him (and others) have to be the future of the club going forward imo. Cue another 20 goal season from Vardy….. 😉 You’re probably right. I certainly wouldn’t be extending for the same money, or as a key player. However, as has been mentioned, he has an aura and persona that is certainly useful around the place. There are also other variables, as in we could have other staff(manager) and players come next season and the fresh start that you mention, is what is needed completely.
foxfanazer Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 1 minute ago, filbertway said: He did, it's probably worth noting that 10 of those 15 came against the 3 relegated teams. Not to say they're worth less goals, but maybe an indication that he's not the same bloke that'd drag us to victory in the more challenging games we face. Can I ask.....are you Rodgers in or out? It's just that if this kind of observation was made against Brendan his staunch defenders would lose their heads
RowlattsFox Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 I'm a bit torn, my heart says he should be here for as long as he wants and extend his contract until he retires. However I'd also be tempted to let him go, and that sounds mad to me, but I really don't want his end here to be full of injuries and poor form (not that this has started yet). I'd wait a little bit before offering at least. I don't think Vardy would be bothered about signing for anyone else in England but a MLS move? Maybe.
foxfanazer Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 46 minutes ago, Col city fan said: Probs gonna get torn a new one here, but personally I wouldn’t be looking to extend Vardy’s contract. Club legend, possibly Leicester’s best ever player, but if there IS going to be a ‘new dawn’ at City, it needs to start. Daka is champing at the bit and I think he needs to be given a proper go. Him (and others) have to be the future of the club going forward imo. Cue another 20 goal season from Vardy….. 😉 Daka hasn't shown anything to suggest he can pick up the slack of Vardy Col. I could understand if Vardy had a low scoring season last term but even with injuries and the plight of the team he managed to rack up a more than respectable goal tally. He's a must keep imo 1
Tielemans63 Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, filbertway said: He did, it's probably worth noting that 10 of those 15 came against the 3 relegated teams. Not to say they're worth less goals, but maybe an indication that he's not the same bloke that'd drag us to victory in the more challenging games we face. That's a fair point and you're probably right in that regard but on the other hand, we don't have anyone else in the squad who would get those goals right now (even against the weaker teams) and so therefore he's still a crucial player imho. Hopefully Patson can fill the void but I'm concerned he's a bit too nice. If I was Brendan I'd send him to live with Jamie and Rebekah for a month, then the transition to full-on bastard will be complete. Edited 10 August 2022 by Tielemans63 1 1
Tielemans63 Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 Just a thought, will he not want to turn-out for the American club he co-owns before he calls it a day? Surely he'll do that to raise their profile at some point.
sm1 Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 If Vardy bangs in 20 goals, teams that are desperate for a striker e.g. Utd and Chelsea will come in and offer a 150K+ contract and he'll probably leave for one last hurrah. That or an Italian team could come in with a bumper contract. Whatever happens he's a Leicester legend. I don't think anything can diminish his legacy.
taupe Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 I'm staying out of this one. I see a number of views and contexts and can't decide for myself. Fortunately it's not up to me. I'm aware I could be swayed by the sentimental, I know,.and perhaps overly value a sense of debt and recognition. This is the club's call and I'll be happy with it whatever. 1
Guest Col city fan Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 8 minutes ago, foxfanazer said: Daka hasn't shown anything to suggest he can pick up the slack of Vardy Col. I could understand if Vardy had a low scoring season last term but even with injuries and the plight of the team he managed to rack up a more than respectable goal tally. He's a must keep imo It’s a difficult one mate. It always was going to be… the right time to replace Jamie? Puel tried it, and of course that went very wrong! In terms of Daka, I’m of the opinion that we WONT see him at his best until he becomes the identified first choice and gets a real run of games. It must be difficult playing second fiddle to Vards, not only because of his ability but also his personality, which I suspect is very strong. I just think we need to be thinking about ‘the future’.. and when Vards is still first choice, that can’t be done. BUT he’s so good! How do you drop him? I dunno.. it’s a tough one
foxfanazer Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 Just now, Col city fan said: It’s a difficult one mate. It always was going to be… the right time to replace Jamie? Puel tried it, and of course that went very wrong! In terms of Daka, I’m of the opinion that we WONT see him at his best until he becomes the identified first choice and gets a real run of games. It must be difficult playing second fiddle to Vards, not only because of his ability but also his personality, which I suspect is very strong. I just think we need to be thinking about ‘the future’.. and when Vards is still first choice, that can’t be done. BUT he’s so good! How do you drop him? I dunno.. it’s a tough one I feel like we're in the shit anyway and there seems to be a level of acceptance amongst the club and the fanbase. If that is the case I'd rather have Vardy for another year or two. Hope you're right about Daka, there's a player there for sure but he seems too timid to me at the moment. Although our play style seems to nullify his game somewhat
urban.spaceman Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST PLEASE DONT MAKE THIS THREAD GO HOT 3
goose2010 Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 1 hour ago, Col city fan said: Probs gonna get torn a new one here, but personally I wouldn’t be looking to extend Vardy’s contract. Club legend, possibly Leicester’s best ever player, but if there IS going to be a ‘new dawn’ at City, it needs to start. Daka is champing at the bit and I think he needs to be given a proper go. Him (and others) have to be the future of the club going forward imo. Cue another 20 goal season from Vardy….. 😉 I tend to agree but disagree at the same time..... I would give Vardy another year but would also now start to phase him out. I imagine he is a big character in the squad and a very valued member of the squad off the pitch as much as on it. I agree Daka has the ability and should be given more of a chance (not coming on out of position with 20 mins to go!) but he has the biggest shoes to fill and i am not 100% sure he is ready just yet.
foxfanazer Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Col city fan said: It’s a difficult one mate. It always was going to be… the right time to replace Jamie? Puel tried it, and of course that went very wrong! In terms of Daka, I’m of the opinion that we WONT see him at his best until he becomes the identified first choice and gets a real run of games. It must be difficult playing second fiddle to Vards, not only because of his ability but also his personality, which I suspect is very strong. I just think we need to be thinking about ‘the future’.. and when Vards is still first choice, that can’t be done. BUT he’s so good! How do you drop him? I dunno.. it’s a tough one I also fully acknowledge that a major part of my opinion is made up from sentimentality but if you're gonna be sentimental about anyone it has to be JV right? He feels like the last part of the best time of my Leicester supporting life I'm already starting to feel disconnected to the club and I fear Vardy's departure will only compound that feeling Edited 10 August 2022 by foxfanazer
Big Dave Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 2 hours ago, dannythefox said: Nothing tough about it mate. He’s assists and scores goals. When he plays well the team does. No brainer! Can he continue playing well now though. He is starting to show signs of his body catching up with him, starting to slow down.
Md9 Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 Keep him and tell him to wind up Bertrand, vestergard and who ever else we want gone so much they can’t stand being around him any longer . That’s worth 300 k a week alone if does this for us 😂
Greg2607 Posted 10 August 2022 Posted 10 August 2022 25 minutes ago, goose2010 said: I tend to agree but disagree at the same time..... I would give Vardy another year but would also now start to phase him out. I imagine he is a big character in the squad and a very valued member of the squad off the pitch as much as on it. I agree Daka has the ability and should be given more of a chance (not coming on out of position with 20 mins to go!) but he has the biggest shoes to fill and i am not 100% sure he is ready just yet. He isn't... but nor was Vardy when he first joined. I think we'll start to see Vardy play less towards the end of this season and I think he'll start to be the guy that comes on for 20 minutes from next season onwards. The guy that rallies the troops for that final push. I noticed a few times in pre-season that Vardy no longer shows a clear pair of heels to defenders. There were times when the defender was getting back goalside after vardy had been played in. i haven't seen that regularly before, and i think it's a sign that his legs are starting to go. clearly, he is still a whippet... but at PL level, that extra yard of pace can be the difference between getting your shot off and scoring, or getting tackled and the chance going begging. He will go down in Leicester folklore, but we are starting the see the beginning of the end, regardless of a contract extension or not. It might be 6 months, it might be 3 years, depends how well he adapts his game and us to him.
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