Jamie Vardy shares what he truly thinks of Newcastle United fans after announcing Leicester City exit
Leicester City star Jamie Vardy will leave the Premier League at the end of the season and has recently shared his view on Newcastle United fans.
After a fairytale rise through non-league up to the top-flight, Jamie Vardy has done the unthinkable and established himself as one of the Premier League’s best-ever strikers.
The 38-year-old has enjoyed many years in the top-flight, scoring 144 goals in 341 league appearances.
While never officially linked with a move to Tyneside, pundits have believed Vardy would be a great addition for Newcastle United.
More recently, Ben Foster suggested Vardy to Newcastle would be ‘unreal’, but it is not a move that sporting director Paul Mitchell is likely to sanction.
While Vardy prepares to leave Leicester this summer, the former England international has shared his view on the Newcastle fans and St James’ Park.
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Jamie Vardy admires Newcastle United fans
Vardy is in a similar predicament to Callum Wilson at Newcastle, as they are reaching the latter stages of their careers and their futures remain unknown.
Wilson has been frustrated with his lack of minutes at Newcastle, as the younger and more technical Alexander Isak continues to be named over him by Eddie Howe.
With his contract up at the end of the season, Wilson is expected to leave Newcastle.
In a recent interview with Vardy on the Men in Blazers YouTube channel, he was asked which stadium was the hardest to play in.
“I wouldn’t say there’s a stadium that’s hardest to play in. I love playing at every stadium – it’s part of football,” Vardy said.
“Atmospheres are different, but going to atmosphere-wise away from home, Liverpool’s always rocking, Newcastle exactly the same, they’re always behind them.”
Jamie Vardy’s record vs Newcastle United
With Vardy leaving and his next club unknown, the Premier League could be saying goodbye to a true great in the next couple of weeks.
Leicester’s season has not been memorable. After Ruud van Nistelrooy took over from Steve Cooper in late 2024, he failed to keep them in the top flight.
| Jamie Vardy | Overall record against Newcastle United |
| Games | 18 |
| Wins | 9 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 3 |
While Leicester have struggled in the Premier League this season, Vardy has had success against Newcastle in the past.
The striker scored his first goal against the Magpies at St James’ Park during the 2015/16 season. That goal saw him level the record for goals in consecutive Premier League games.
More recently, Vardy is six games without a goal against Newcastle and may not get the opportunity to score against them again.
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Tim Sherwood has commented on reports suggesting Alexander Isak could leave Newcastle United this summer, citing what he was told by legend Les Ferdinand.
The Swede has been unstoppable at times for the Magpies this season, scoring 27 goals in all competitions.
Only Mohamed Salah has scored more goals than Alexander Isak in the Premier League this season as he carried on where he left off after his brilliant 2023/24 campaign.
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Newcastle United are extremely happy with Isak, and chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan wants to build a team around him in the future.
Despite that, reports have stated that Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in Isak. The initial belief was that Arne Slot wanted Isak to replace Salah at Liverpool, but the winger has signed a new contract alongside Virgil van Dijk, so wage demands could prove to be a problem for them.
Mikel Arteta is desperate for a new striker to continue their push towards a league title. Their need for a natural number nine was heightened following injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
While Isak’s future remains secure at Newcastle this summer, Tim Sherwood has commented on speculation surrounding a move away.
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Tim Sherwood on Newcastle United fans and Alexander Isak
Arsenal were told to look away from Isak by David Ornstein, with the journalist claiming it is not a realistic deal for anyone this summer.
Former Tottenham man Sherwood seems to agree with that statement after he was asked about Isak’s future on the Kelly and Wrighty show.
Sherwood understood the magnitude of a possible sale, and seemingly urged the 25-year-old to stay on Tyneside and become a legend like former Newcastle striker Les Ferdinand has.
“They’ve had good runs in the Champions League, they enjoy it. The atmosphere is like no other; it’s incredible,” he said.
“They get lauded there, they get worshipped at that football club. Speaking to Les Ferdinand, you would’ve thought he’d been there 10 years, it was just over a year he was there, but they laud him as the messiah. Alan Shearer, of course he was from the area. He was unbelievable, one of the best strikers we’ve ever had in the Premier League.
“So for Isak to go somewhere else, we’re talking about the crown jewels here in Isak. It will be very difficult for Isak, unless they’re not in the Champions League to leave. He will not get that sort of reaction at any other club.”
