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Legend Jamie’s the Vard-stick, insists Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker couldn’t be happier that one of Leicester City’s greatest ever players was made in Non-League.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
2 February 2025

Gary Lineker couldn’t be happier that one of Leicester City’s greatest ever players was made in Non-League.
The Foxes famously paid Fleetwood Town £1m for Jamie Vardy back in 2012.
A Premier League title, Champions League football and FA Cup glory – not to mention England success – later and the striker has become a pin-up for Non-League footballers to dream big.
“Jamie’s an absolute legend,” Lineker told The NLP.
Hero
“We love him in Leicester - he’s a hero.
“Probably the second best striker in Leicester’s history!
“No, not at all.
“Jamie’s remarkable - he’s still going at 38, still knockin...

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