Jamie Vardy: Difference between revisions

On 26 August 2020, Vardy signed a new contract with Leicester City until June 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11712/12056844/jamie-vardy-signs-new-leicester-city-contract-to-run-until-2023 |title=Jamie Vardy signs new Leicester City contract to run until 2023 |publisher=Sky Sports |date=26 August 2020 |access-date=30 August 2020 |archive-date=5 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005041259/https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11712/12056844/jamie-vardy-signs-new-leicester-city-contract-to-run-until-2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 27 September, he scored his second hat-trick against Manchester City in a 5–2 away win.<ref>{{cite news |last=Stone |first=Simon |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54222449 |title=Manchester City 2–5 Leicester City: Jamie Vardy hat-trick inspires visitors to comeback win |website=BBC Sport |date=27 September 2020 |access-date=27 September 2020 |archive-date=14 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014214821/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54222449 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 25 October, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Arsenal, to gain Leicester City their first away win against Arsenal since September 1973.<ref>{{cite news |last=Rostance |first=Tom |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54588008 |title=Arsenal 0–1 Leicester City: Jamie Vardy scores to give Foxes win |website=BBC Sport |date=25 October 2020 |access-date=25 October 2020 |archive-date=24 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224055918/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54588008 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 6 December, while celebrating his last-minute goal in Leicester's 2–1 win against Sheffield United, Vardy slid into and destroyed a corner flag which was carrying the [[Rainbow flag (LGBT)|rainbow flag]] colours as part of [[Stonewall (charity)|Stonewall]]'s Rainbow Laces campaign. Vardy later signed the flag and gave it to Foxes Pride, Leicester's [[LGBT]]+ supporters group.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/12155720/jamie-vardy-gifts-rainbow-corner-flag-to-leicester-lgbt-fans-group-with-goodwill-message |title=Jamie Vardy gifts rainbow corner flag to Leicester LGBT+ fans group with goodwill message |publisher=Sky Sports |date=9 December 2020 |access-date=31 January 2021 |archive-date=25 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125213129/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/12155720/jamie-vardy-gifts-rainbow-corner-flag-to-leicester-lgbt-fans-group-with-goodwill-message |url-status=live}}</ref> On 15 May 2021, he started in the [[2021 FA Cup final]] as Leicester defeated Chelsea 1–0, the first time the club had ever won the Cup.<ref>{{cite news |last=McNulty |first=Phil |title=Chelsea 0–1 Leicester: Foxes lift FA Cup for first time after Youri Tielemans stunner |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57055571 |website=BBC Sport |date=15 May 2021 |access-date=15 May 2021 |archive-date=19 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519215158/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57055571 |url-status=live}}</ref> By playing in the final, Vardy became the first player to play in every round of the competition, including the preliminary stages.<ref>{{cite web |last1=James |first1=Stuart |last2=Tanner |first2=Rob |url=https://www.theathletic.com/2588711/2021/05/15/derelict-streets-to-wembleys-arch-the-story-of-cheeky-little-bastard-jamie-vardys-record-fa-cup-run/ |title=Derelict estates to Wembley's arch: the story of 'cheeky little bastard' Jamie Vardy's FA Cup record |website=The Athletic |date=15 May 2021 |access-date=15 May 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=15 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515070638/https://theathletic.com/2588711/2021/05/15/derelict-streets-to-wembleys-arch-the-story-of-cheeky-little-bastard-jamie-vardys-record-fa-cup-run/ |url-status=live}}</ref> In the midst of Leicester City's battle to steer clear of relegation in the [[2022–23 Premier League|2022–23 season]], he emphasized that eluding relegation would stand as the pinnacle accomplishment of his career.<ref>{{cite web |last=Andrews |first=Connor |url=https://talksport.com/football/1420228/jamie-vardy-premier-league-survival-leicester/ |title=Jamie Vardy says Premier League survival with Leicester would be biggest achievement of his career |publisher=talkSPORT |date=10 May 2023 }}</ref> Nevertheless, Leicester City faced relegation after ending up in the 18th position on the league table.<ref>{{cite web |last=Fisher |first=Ben |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/may/28/leicester-relegated-from-premier-league-despite-beating-west-ham |title=Leicester relegated from Premier League despite victory over West Ham |publisher=The Guardian |date=28 May 2023 }}</ref> On 29 April 2024, he netted twice in a 3–0 away victory against [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston]], clinching the [[2023–24 EFL Championship]] title for Leicester City and catapulting them straight back into the Premier League.<ref>{{cite web |last=Blitz |first=Sam |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13123881/preston-0-3-leicester-city-jamie-vardy-scores-twice-to-seal-championship-title-for-foxes |title=Preston 0-3 Leicester City: Jamie Vardy scores twice to seal Championship title for Foxes |publisher=Sky Sports |date=30 April 2024 }}</ref>

 

 

==International career==