Jamie Vardy is the most revered footballer ever to pull on the royal blue shirt of Leicester City. The Sheffield-born hitman possesses the unwavering backing of the Blue Army in every endeavour he pursues.
His exploits at King Power Stadium are nothing short of legendary, defined by a historic Premier League title, a triumphant FA Cup victory. Not to mention those characteristic wind-up shenanigans that made him a polarising, yet undeniably iconic, professional throughout the country.
The former England international also represented his nation with distinction. Though the presence of genuine generational goalscoring talent Harry Kane inevitably limited 'JV9's' exposure on the grandest national stage.
Back in the East Midlands, Vardy's stature was such that when he eventually departed the Foxes, the fan base collectively mourned his exit while celebrating his long-standing tenure, rather than resorting to desperate pleas for him to remain. Although supporters undeniably yearned for that outcome, his legacy remained untarnished by his departure.
Furthermore, just this week Vardy confirmed that he would not return to the club for a second spell, a revelation that left the faithful heartbroken yet entirely respectful of his decision. To call him iconic hardly does the sentiment justice: his impact and standing on the LE2 club is more akin to walking on Leicestershire water.
​As is clear, this writer was absolutely desperate for the 39-year-old to return to save Leicester; a wish that has gone ungranted. Cremonese supporters will likely lose him too. While the Sheffield Wednesday support retain possibly empty hope.
What's next for Leicester City legend?
Elsewhere, impetuous journalism actually ignited unnecessary fear that Vardy would enter retirement for the sake of clicks. Yet the great baller is far from finished.
"Jamie Vardy announces new role as Leicester City legend drops retirement hint"Suspect Leicester Mercury title
Instead, the forward is embarking on a new chapter with a podcast, and if his career is any indication, this endeavour will surely not involve a single dull moment. No doubt he'll eventually have the title-winners on as guests, including Kasper Schmeichel.
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