jamie vardy interview

I stole the ball on the halfway line and just carried on running and then managed to get it in the far corner. The only reason he knows now is because everybody is mentioning it constantly. 81K views Streamed 6 months ago Tonight, on TalkTV Kate McCann sits down with Rebekah Vardy in her first TV interview since the 'Wagatha Christie' trial concluded. I think the main one is the hunger, says Vardy. No, I just sense the abuse, he says, laughing. I just like a laugh and a joke.. Jamie Vardy has all but retired from playing for England after informing Gareth Southgate he believes the time is right to focus solely on club football. The first would be against Liverpool at home (in the title-winning season), Vardy says, recalling the brilliant volley he thumped over Simon Mignolets head from 30 yards out. Not bad for a lad who was still playing non-league football at 25. Vardy says Rodgers has helped him to press better (Photo: James Williamson AMA/Getty Images), Its about keeping that energy and that mindset so youre ready to (he clicks his fingers) fully go 100 per cent when you know that there is a chance to win the ball, rather than trying to do that when there is a 10 per cent chance of winning the ball.. Ive had to do that on more than one occasion.. No. So I still class my left foot as my swinger because its not as strong., Or Crystal Palace away in 2017, when he could have shot with his right, but instead chopped back onto his left before bending the ball into the far corner? Im thinking, You lairy git youre making me look bad here! Then Id turn and hed turn sharply and decide to just run into my legs while Im running., Gardening has presented challenges of a different sort and, by the sound of things, Vardy is hooked. He knows he can't go on forever. But the way I saw it was, especially with West Brom the year we stayed up, if it wasnt for that little run that we went on at the end of the season, then the 11 (straight) wouldnt have happened., Ive always been that split-personality kind of guy, Vardy says. Not judging by his performance in the clubs pre-season which includes a nausea-inducing "single-double-single high intensity interval running test", known to the players as the SDS test. A Premier League winners' medal, appearances at both Euro 2016 and in the Champions League, and now a Ballon d'Or nominee. Jamie Vardy: 'A Hollywood movie about me? Wowzers. What's happening in As for Vardy's personal ambitions, longevity is the goal. As a Premier League player, those lengths of the pitch are a thing of the past. If he is disheartened at the current situation, it is understandable. Its one of the best things you can do. Im still running to the stand and celebrating, I dont care if its empty or not! Its a competitive game, youve scored, you need to still show emotion. With muscle-building advice, style hacks, nutrition tips and workouts to try, weve got all areas coveredMens Health UK: https://www.menshealth.com/uk/Mens Health UK on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menshealthuk/Mens Health UK on Twitter: https://twitter.com/menshealthukMens Health UK on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthuk/Mens Health on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/menshealthuk/ You see the season weve had up until now, its been pretty good, he says. No. Riyad (Mahrez) dinked it over the top and from the moment that ball started coming over, Im timing myself thats me getting ready to make sure that its as natural a contact as I could get. I see it as if they dont like playing against pace, then someone else comes across to over-compensate to cover and that means theres space somewhere else for one of the other lads, and thats where we can exploit them. Tonight, a chat between TalkTV's Kate McCann and Vardy aired on the channel, where the wife of England footballer Jamie Vardy became emotional speaking about the toll the case had on her and her . Jamie Vardy, Leicester City's greatest-ever player, and Premier League icon, is describing his garden and the pleasure he takes in planting, digging and harvesting with his children. Its some going, he says, after a bit of cajoling. I think youd want to get it as early as possible anyway, Vardy says. Yeah, they know I play football for a living and they love coming to the games but when we are at home its completely different. "I'd read the words and you know when you read something, and it's like reading it about someone else. The news that Jamie Vardy had failed to make the BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist, despite bookmakers slashing his odds on winning the award after his record-breaking goal against Manchester United last Saturday, went down surprisingly well with the man himself. pic.twitter.com/leDftT6EYS. As for Vardy, hes going to have to put up with people talking about his goalscoring record an awful lot in the days to come. So Im celebrating, dont worry about that.. Vardy also has another daughter, Ella, from a previous relationship. Speaking to The Sun, the 40-year-old described how she called Rooney to confront her about the original post, which was put online in October 2019. You could picture him doing something similar, like cupping a hand to his ear, when goal number 100 arrives. Its a good category to be in, especially from where Ive come from.. Me, Im just like, Hell do. Away from the pitch, Vardy is balancing commercial commitments with a new autobiography that's already making headlines. ", Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. Jamie Vardy is one of football's biggest characters - and we've taken a look back at 10 moments which perfectly sum up his persona. You know what kids are like, Open the seed pack and get em all in!. But Ive definitely benefitted from getting a full summer, relaxing, just completely clearing your head. Or, to put it another way, as many as Harry Kane, Wayne Rooney and Raheem Sterling put together. Then it was off home, get into bed and then go to work in the morning.". It took a 27-year-old Vardy all of three games to open his Premier League account by scoring Leicester's fourth goal in a dramatic 5-3 win against United. We have to win, otherwise, there is no chance of us staying up. His weight hardly changes irrespective of what he eats Im always between 11st 3lb and 11st 6.5lb (71.2kg to 72.8kg) and he has lost none of his pace. Vardy points to several reasons behind his red-hot streak, including being deployed as an out-and-out striker. And I dont score many decent goals like that, if Im honest, so thats up there in my three., A stunning goal in a memorable season for @LCFC#PL #GoalOfTheDay @vardy7 pic.twitter.com/C5I5y7c0e9, Premier League (@premierleague) December 20, 2019, Next? The Leicester striker, who will be 32 in . Asked what they would say if I quizzed them on what hes like in the changing room, Vardy replies: A loud, cocky shit., He shrugs his shoulders and smiles. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Its all right, my teacher has already marked it. Not bad for a lad who was. Regarded as one of the best strikers in the world at his peak, Vardy is known for his prolific goalscoring aided by his movement, explosive pace, clinical finishing and tactical proficiency. I didnt even try to look on Saturday night, he says. So you just have to try to be as positive as possible.. Asked why he thinks hes become more prolific with age, especially during the last couple of season, Vardy points to the appointment of Brendan Rodgers 16 months ago. Jamie Vardy, when he looked set to sign for Arsenal in 2016, saw the two align, allowing him to make one of the hardest choices in his career - and he hasn't looked back since. You have to be as normal as possible. By It werent happening. Exclusive Jamie Vardy interview: 'You don't want to be taking the mick Pic TalkTV Why you can trust Sky News Leicester City man opens up about being 'out in cold' as Foxes prepare So, like, when Im at football, its opposite to how I am here. One thing is for sure, it wont be the first time that Vardy has scored in a competitive game in front of next to nobody. Reel off facts and figures concerning his scoring record and you get the impression he would rather go back to discussing pak choi than hear he has a better minutes-per-goal ratio than Robbie Fowler. One record ticked off, now on to the next. Yeah, I joined a league. I think youll be able to do it this season. Vardy rolls his eyes. They're different in every single league across Europe. Or choose a more patient style that brings out the best in technical players like Iheanacho and James Maddison, Leicester's best player by some distance? But youve not signed up to the LCFC TV thing, have you? Vardy fires back. Vardy has had his problems in the past, including an unsavoury incident in the summer, which he deeply regrets and apologised unreservedly for after he was caught making a racist remark in a casino, but he is determined to stay on the right path now. The one I saw when Leicester put it out, said, Watch all of Vardys 99 goals here, part 1. Ill be honest, I tried clicking on it, to take me back in time, and it said I had to sign up to some LCFC TV thing. It's been quite a year for the Leicester - and now England - striker. It wasnt in my head before the game. Yet he comes across as fiercely proud of his roots Thats made me the person I am and says that the former Fleetwood team-mate who described him as someone who doesnt care whether hes on two grand or two quid was spot on. I was small, so the only way I was going to win challenges was by being aggressive. Im a lot different but Ive still got that (old) me in me, he says, casting his mind back to the afternoon when he scored that first Premier League goal against Manchester United to gauge his development. . Hes like, Yeah. But the way I saw it was, especially with West Brom the year we stayed up, if it wasnt for that little run that we went on at the end of the season, then the 11 (straight) wouldnt have happened., Ive always been that split-personality kind of guy, Vardy says. Hes like, Yeah. The Leicester striker's journey from non-league to Premier League winner is very well documented, but you may have missed some funny moments along the way. Vardy won the last of his 26 caps in the World Cup semi-final against Croatia two years ago, before telling Gareth Southgate he felt the time was right for him to focus more on club football. By his own admission, he didnt cope particularly well with the demands of professional football in his first season at Leicester and ended up searching for answers in all the wrong places mostly nightclubs. But its not a normal situation that the whole world finds itself in. So the manager has to adapt accordingly. Vardy likes numbers, as long as they have nothing to do with his goals. Aug 12, 2020. The boss gave me another one on Monday, a special one just from him, which will also be going in the wardrobe. Jamie Vardy is one of the craziest players in history. Hell do. Ive got kids running riot at home! he says. The potatoes have just been dug up and brought inside. To be honest with you, that shows in my performances, that Im in a happy place, knowing that Im doing the job that I love., The Leicester striker explains why his signed record-breaking shirt is staying in the wardrobe, how his fiancee has changed his life and why he is relieved not to be on the Sports Personality of the Year shortlist, Leicesters Jamie Vardy sets up academy to help non-league talent, Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 09:28 GMT 04 Mar 2023. And it's like, 'no, surely this is not real. When I was at school and we entered the competitions I used to do the 100m, 200m and the 1500m as well, so its never just been a pace thing., Being so lean helps. But its not a normal situation that the whole world finds itself in. If Id have scored that last penalty (against Everton in the penultimate game) Id have shared it, but I put it up into the stands. Does he ever leave himself out? Ive got into it a bit too much, I think, the Leicester striker tells The Athletic. West Brom again, the year we stayed up (in 2015). The oldest, Megan, whom Vardy has adopted, has just begun sixth form. I managed to take it around the keeper and nick it in to get us a draw.. Yeah. In fact, it sounds like hes been teaching the teachers. "I was training twice a week on a miserable, cold night," explains Vardy. Obviously to do it like that, in the last minute, meant absolutely everything.. Kevin Phillips, his former striker coach at Leicester, played in the Premier League at 40 let alone 30, and it's not lost on Vardy that Phillips was playing for non-league Baldock Town in the eighth tier at the age of 21. So Im celebrating, dont worry about that.. So you just have to try to be as positive as possible.. Jamie Vardy Interview - Working Up From The Bottom, Champions League & Leicester City's Thai Owners Credit : ESPN FC Check them out here : http://www.espnfc.com/ Subscribe to their YouTube. It is, he says, full-on, but we wouldnt have it any other way. If the current circumstances do not change, both player and club may have a decision to make in the summer. Where this leads is anyone's guess. "Because I've come into the game a lot later I've not had so much wear and tear on my legs at this age that I would have done if I'd come onto the scene at 17 or 18," he says. "For example, my drills are high speed. Im killing myself here because its another left-footed strike! Vardy says, breaking into laughter. 'When I came here in 2019 people were writing him off and we've had a fantastic few years out of him. Jamie Vardy breaks silence after Rebekah's bombshell interview with Ant Middleton & Jamie Vardy: A Tale of Two Underdogs - YouTube 11th January 2019. The main part is pressing-wise. Its not too bad, is it? he says, listening to those names as they are read aloud. West Brom again, the year we stayed up (in 2015). Do you know what I see it as? he says. I dont really pay much attention to it, he says. We were saying before the game, We need to win. Lancashire Police said his death was "not being treated. 33.3. It was constantly just lengths of the pitch. Ive got kids running riot at home! he says. ", Some of the tastier morsels in Vardy's book reference his habit of sipping port on the night before matches and an earlier penchant for drinking skittles vodka. In the bombshell interview, Rebekah accused Rooney of "weaponising" her fan base in what became known as the "Wagatha Christie" trial. When he has figured this season, Vardy has cut a frustrated figure, not quite able to outrun defenders as in his best days. Yeah, I joined a league. Me, Im just like, Hell do. Jamie Vardy interview: Gardening with his kids and goalscoring in his You have doubts? So he does think highly of himself after all. I missed out by one, he says. It's just something I did when I was younger. So, I think really she was hinting thats the next purchase!, Meanwhile, Sofias dad has started the season with two goals in three games. Knowing him, he probably just wants to get it all over and done with and move on. The keeper should have saved that, Vardy says, dismissively. Finish it off the way that we want to and its been a great season.. Leading from the front.. Rodgers even talked about the gasp in the crowd from opposition fans when Vardy breaks clear and the sense that people know that if hes away, its virtually going to be a goal. A replacement gets signed., The bottom line is that Vardy has always felt happy and fulfilled at Leicester and, as things stand, it is hard to argue with his thinking. It's been a busy time but Vardy remains calm. After scoring twice against Aston Villa in the last game before lockdown, Vardy moved onto 99, which means his 100th Premier League goal will almost certainly come behind closed doors. Leicester, who are on course to qualify for the Champions League next season as football resumes this week, have reaped the rewards of that decision, too. Alonso fastest from Red Bulls in final Bahrain practice LIVE! A lot of them., So a third of them, says Vardy. I can do all the long-distance runs. Having Becky and the kids there is brilliant for me.. Jamie Vardy says, laughing, . Even after that title-winning season, pundit and former striker Michael Owen said Vardy wasnt a natural finisher. Ive had to do that on more than one occasion.. He parried it into the side-netting for me.. ?? I think youll be able to do it this season. Vardy rolls his eyes. Rodgers loves the threat that Vardy gives Leicester. We were saying before the game, We need to win. Jamie Vardy is up to mischief again.