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Telegraph
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Jamie Vardy's farewell party a convenient distraction from Leicester's rudderless decline
Jamie Vardy will wave farewell to Leicester City this weekend and his departure serves as a brutal reminder of how far the club have fallen. Vardy has rescued Leicester on so many occasions and will be at it again on Sunday, saving the club from a potentially toxic atmosphere over a season he has branded a 's---show'. The final game for Leicester 's greatest-ever player, against another relegated club in Ipswich Town, promises to be an emotional and poignant afternoon. He has been present to help deliver a multitude of memories, including a Premier League title, FA Cup, magical European nights and 199 goals. If there is to be a glorious end to this fairy tale, Vardy, 38, will score his 200th goal at King Power Stadium in his 500th, and final, match for the club. There is little doubt that his goodbye comes at a very convenient time for owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha and Jon Rudkin, the club's director of football. On Sunday the full focus will be on the club's 'GOAT' (Greatest Of All Time) – as it should be – and all the problems from a nightmarish campaign will be briefly pushed aside. Vardy's goals... #1️⃣ #5️⃣0️⃣ #1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ #1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ #1️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ The 🐐 — Leicester City (@LCFC) May 14, 2025 Yet as Leicester prepare for a future in the Championship without their £1 million legend, so many questions remain unanswered. Nearly four weeks after the club's relegation was confirmed, there has been no public statement on how they intend to bounce back. Ruud van Nistelrooy, the head coach, is still waiting for clarity on what his future holds. He was unable to prevent relegation and, despite encouraging signs in recent weeks, the expectation is still that he will leave. For a club whose communication from the boardroom to managers has often been poor, this is no way to treat a Premier League legend. Regardless of his record. Van Nistelrooy is in complete limbo. He presented his vision for the club's future early last month, before relegation was even confirmed. In those talks, he outlined how he envisaged reshaping the squad with a list of potential signings. He also highlighted the strength of the club's academy, and how talented teenagers such as Jeremy Monga and Jake Evans will be key players in the future. Since that day, there has been silence. Van Nistelrooy has no idea whether he will remain in charge for next season. With so much uncertainty, the club are drifting. Worryingly for Van Nistelrooy, players available on free transfers are already slipping through his fingers. He said on Friday: 'There is no news on this [my future] to bring and when there is, I will let you know. I said five or six weeks ago that it needed to be the sooner the better. 'It's visible in performance and points, and goals scored and conceded, that we have improved. We can't take away the disappointment of relegation but I'm happy with how the players have been performing. We want to finish the season as well as we can.' This weekend, many players and staff members from the memorable Premier League title-winning season of 2015-16 will be present. Danny Drinkwater, Shinji Okazaki and Matty James are confirmed attendees, while Nigel Pearson – the manager who signed Vardy from Fleetwood in May 2012 – is also expected to be there. Many of them will be pained by what has unfolded over the past few years: two relegations in three seasons, declining standards and a poor culture in place of one that was once a huge source of pride. Fans are demanding change but not expecting it. The threat of apathy replacing anger should be a serious concern for Leicester's board. Externally, there will be tired accusations of entitlement and that Leicester's relegation is the cycle of football. Those accusations completely miss the point. Leicester had a shot at glory and then squandered it. Ahead of this weekend, fans' group Union FS issued a statement claiming that plans for a Tifo dedicated to Vardy had been blocked by the club. Leicester are rumoured to be honouring Vardy by using an external agency. 'Tifo by fans, not hired hands' was the title of the Union FS statement. Ipswich (H) — Union FS (@UFS2013) May 13, 2025 What is next for Vardy? He will fly out for a family holiday early next week and has been excused from Leicester's final game at Bournemouth. The difference between finishing 18th and 19th is worth almost £3 million, with Ipswich facing West Ham at home on the last day. Leicester will go above Ipswich this weekend with a win. Yet Van Nistelrooy will go into the Bournemouth match without his leading scorer, as Leicester and Ipswich fight for the dubious honour of finishing third from bottom. Vardy was always going to bid farewell on his own terms. But his absence next weekend still feels rather odd. Next season he will be watching from afar, perhaps in the Premier League, and the big question is what happens next for the club he taught to dream.
North Wales Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Jamie Vardy to make final Leicester appearance against Ipswich this weekend
The 38-year-old is leaving the Foxes at the end of the season and will not feature in the season finale at Bournemouth next Sunday to allow him a King Power Stadium farewell. He will be celebrated before and after kick-off as the club finish their home campaign in a battle between two already relegated clubs. Key supporter info as we prepare to say thank you to our greatest-ever player 🐐 — Leicester City (@LCFC) May 15, 2025 Vardy announced his decision to leave the club several weeks ago following the club's return to the Championship. He has scored 199 goals in 499 games and is desperate to complete a double century on his final appearance against the Tractor Boys. The striker has enjoyed a stellar career at the east midlands club, winning the 2015-16 Premier League and the FA Cup in 2021, as well as two promotions from the Championship.
Rhyl Journal
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Jamie Vardy to make final Leicester appearance against Ipswich this weekend
The 38-year-old is leaving the Foxes at the end of the season and will not feature in the season finale at Liverpool next Sunday to allow him a King Power Stadium farewell. He will be celebrated before and after kick-off as the club finish their home campaign in a battle between two already relegated clubs. Key supporter info as we prepare to say thank you to our greatest-ever player 🐐 — Leicester City (@LCFC) May 15, 2025 Vardy announced his decision to leave the club several weeks ago following the club's return to the Championship. He has scored 199 goals in 499 games and is desperate to complete a double century on his final appearance against the Tractor Boys. The striker has enjoyed a stellar career at the east midlands club, winning the 2015-16 Premier League and the FA Cup in 2021, as well as two promotions from the Championship.
Glasgow Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Jamie Vardy to make final Leicester appearance against Ipswich this weekend
The 38-year-old is leaving the Foxes at the end of the season and will not feature in the season finale at Liverpool next Sunday to allow him a King Power Stadium farewell. He will be celebrated before and after kick-off as the club finish their home campaign in a battle between two already relegated clubs. Key supporter info as we prepare to say thank you to our greatest-ever player 🐐 — Leicester City (@LCFC) May 15, 2025 Vardy announced his decision to leave the club several weeks ago following the club's return to the Championship. He has scored 199 goals in 499 games and is desperate to complete a double century on his final appearance against the Tractor Boys. The striker has enjoyed a stellar career at the east midlands club, winning the 2015-16 Premier League and the FA Cup in 2021, as well as two promotions from the Championship.
Leader Live
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Jamie Vardy to make final Leicester appearance against Ipswich this weekend
The 38-year-old is leaving the Foxes at the end of the season and will not feature in the season finale at Liverpool next Sunday to allow him a King Power Stadium farewell. He will be celebrated before and after kick-off as the club finish their home campaign in a battle between two already relegated clubs. Key supporter info as we prepare to say thank you to our greatest-ever player 🐐 — Leicester City (@LCFC) May 15, 2025 Vardy announced his decision to leave the club several weeks ago following the club's return to the Championship. He has scored 199 goals in 499 games and is desperate to complete a double century on his final appearance against the Tractor Boys. The striker has enjoyed a stellar career at the east midlands club, winning the 2015-16 Premier League and the FA Cup in 2021, as well as two promotions from the Championship.
