Jamie Vardy was still in shock after becoming a champion with Leicester City, completing his fairytale story of non-league to Premier League hero. The Foxes marksman returned from suspension to net a fine double in the 3-1 victory over Everton, as the party was in full flow at the King Power. Vardy, who only left non-league football FOUR years ago, hit ...
More »Jamie Vardy gets extra one-game ban for improper conduct
England striker Jamie Vardy will miss Leicester’s visit to Manchester United on Sunday after being banned for an additional game for improper conduct. Vardy angrily confronted referee Jon Moss after being sent off during the 2-2 draw against West Ham on 17 April. Leicester will wrap up the Premier League title with a win at Old Trafford afterSpurs drew 1-1 ...
More »Leicester’s Jamie Vardy charged by Football Association over dismissal
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy faces an extended ban during the Premier League title run-in after being charged with improper conduct by the Football Association. Vardy, 29, remonstrated with referee Jon Moss after he was shown a red card in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with West Ham. The FA has also charged Leicester with failing to control their players after West ...
More »Mahrez, Vardy, Kante, Kane on PFA Shortlist
Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante have been included on the shortlist for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year. The Leicester City trio are up for the prestigious prize, voted for by their peers, alongside Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil, Tottenham striker Harry Kane and West Ham playmaker Dimitri Payet. Vardy, Mahrez and Kante’s inclusion is recognition for their roles in a memorable season for ...
More »Vardy signs new contract with Leicester City
Leicester City forward Jamie Vardy has signed a new contract with the Premier League leaders. The England striker’s new deal keeps him at the King Power until 2019 and it comes off the back of a red-hot 2015/16. Sheffield-born Vardy has netted 18 goals for the Foxes this season, as they have taken the Premier League by storm and they ...
More »Leciester beat Everton to stay top of Premier League table
Leicester City ensured they will be top of the Premier League at Christmas by beating Everton at Goodison Park. Riyad Mahrez scored the first of two penalties after Ramiro Funes Mori held back Shinji Okazaki. Romelu Lukaku levelled, but Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard tripped Jamie Vardy to allow Mahrez to again convert from the spot. Okazaki fired in a third ...
More »Leicester City 2-1 Chelsea: Brilliant Riyad Mahrez gives Claudio Ranieri sweet revenge over Blues
Riyad Mahrez dazzled as Leicester beat Chelsea to return to the top of the Premier League and leave Jose Mourinho on the brink of being sacked. Mahrez was a danger from the offset before playing in a delightful cross for Jamie Vardy to give Leicester a first half lead. Immediately after the break Mahrez went from provider to goalscorer when ...
More »QUAO’S Monday Moanings: Duncan’s miniature trophy, Vardy’s history, King Fury
Citi Sports’ editor Nathan Quao rolls out his column and this week, he looks at David Duncan’s wish for a miniature SWAG Cup, Jamie Vardy’s chapter in the Barclays Premier League story, and Tyson Fury’s rise to the top of boxing’s heavyweight division. ...
More »Vardy equals record in Leicester win
Jamie Vardy equalled the Premier League record for consecutive goals by scoring in a 10th match in a row as his side beat Newcastle. Vardy scored when he latched on to a Leonardo Ulloa pass, cut inside Moussa Sissoko and drilled in a low shot. Newcastle barely registered a threat and let in a second when Ulloa headed in a ...
More »Premier League round-up: Jesse Lingard leads Manchester United to victory and Vardy strikes again
Jesse Lingard was the hero for Manchester United as they claimed a 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford. It was another dull and fairly lifeless affair involving the Red Devils as a dreary and dismal first half passed without much incident. But seven minutes into the second period youngster Lingard was on hand to brighten proceedings as ...
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