Jamie Vardy scored in just 21 seconds after returning to the Leicester City starting lineup against Southampton.
Enzo Maresca had used the striker as a second-half substitute in the previous four Championship games, with Kelechi Iheanacho beginning. Vardy was given the green to play Southampton despite the Nigerian just having a few days training after returning from international duty.
It didn’t take him long to make an impression, as he became the first of City’s strikers to score a league goal this season in a 4-1 victory against St Mary’s. As he cupped his ears to the home crowd behind the goal, he performed his now-customary celebration while scoring away from home.
It’s something he’ll be looking to replicate when City face Norwich City at Carrow Road tonight (Wednesday).”I think personally it’s part of football,” he said of his celebrations, according to Sky Sports.
“It’s fun; it’s part of the game.” You must accept it all; if fans are giving you something, you must reciprocate.”
Vardy has been through more at the club than others, having arrived in 2011. The striker admitted his feelings at the end of the season, but his commitment to turn it into a positive in the newest chapter, back in the Championship, where City were when he came, suffering relegation from the Premier League last season.
“I was absolutely gutted,” he admitted. “I’m sorry for the owner, the fans, and everyone.”
“I’m sorry for the owner, the fans, and everyone at the club.”
“The table does not choose itself based on what people say.” You have to accept it; it’s not about switching things round and putting us in a position to get promoted again.
We’ve had many ups and downs; this is one of those downs that needs to be turned into an up.”
Vardy will be an important part of it, even if he is no longer one of the first names on the teamsheet as he was in previous seasons. The 36-year-old’s experience with the squad might be valuable both on and off the field.
“All of that is important, and I’m always available to talk to the young ones,” he continued. “What matters is how you behave around the place. Be normal in front of everyone. I’m not going to be a jerk around here. “I’m just myself.”
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