Jamie Vardy Sends ‘Special’ Message to Leicester City Fans, with Responses from Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi

Jamie Vardy had not participated in pre-season after suffering an injury during Leicester City’s first summer friendly against Villarreal.

As a result, the Leicester talisman was initially expected to miss the Premier League opener against Tottenham.

However, Vardy provided a significant boost to his team by declaring himself fit ahead of the match.

At 37, Vardy continues to defy expectations, playing 79 minutes before being substituted by Stephy Mavididi.

During his time on the pitch, he scored the crucial goal that earned Leicester a point, helping them recover after enduring a first-half dominated by Tottenham.

This goal marked Vardy’s 103rd Premier League goal since turning 30—more than any other player has achieved after reaching that age. He celebrated his return to the Premier League with pride.

Jamie Vardy Sends Message to Leicester City Fans After Tottenham Goal

Vardy was perfectly positioned to head a delightful cross from Abdul Fatawu past Spurs’ goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, bringing Leicester level.

He nearly secured a win for his team shortly after, finding himself one-on-one with the keeper, but Vicario saved his left-footed attempt.

Despite the miss, Leicester fans remain unwavering in their support for their star player.

On Tuesday, Vardy took to Instagram to share a message with the supporters.

He posted a picture of his goal celebration from Monday night, accompanied by the caption: “It’s great to be back.

Top performance from the lads to get back into the game. Special shout out to the fans for making it another special night at the King Power.”

Teammates React to Vardy’s Leicester City Message

Vardy remains a beloved figure among Leicester fans, having played a pivotal role in the club’s Premier League and FA Cup triumphs.

Now, his mission is clear: score the goals that will keep Leicester in the Premier League.

It came as no surprise to see Vardy on the scoresheet against Tottenham, and both former and current teammates reacted to his latest achievement.

Kelechi Iheanacho, who departed the Foxes this summer after his contract ended, commented, “JV9 boom.”

Wilfred Ndidi and new signing Caleb Okoli also showed their admiration, posting goat emojis, symbolizing Vardy as the greatest of all time.

The most notable comment came from iconic former EFL forward Adebayo Akinfenwa, known for his imposing physique and ‘Beast Mode’ catchphrase. Akinfenwa responded with, “Repping for the OG’s.”

Leicester fans are hopeful that Vardy still has plenty to offer and that his goal against Tottenham is just the beginning of a prolific season.