ALL MONEY, NO CLASS...
Louis van Gaal’s rookie rearguard was torn to pieces as Vardy established his credentials as a goal-getter.
A season later he was breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record for scoring in 11 consecutive matches.
It was a staggering achievement, adding to the legend-in-the-making. A Hollywood scriptwriter ter was intrigued and has since confirmedon nfirmed his intention to put Vardy’sy’sy name up in lights in Tinseltown.w n.
But this showbiz bigwigg gwig needs to speed up productionc ction of the film – because the w way it’s going it will soon be e a case of Jamie Who?
And, as Manchester ter United again arrive in the he east Midlands t hi his s afternoon, the man with tth the Midas touch hasaas suddenly discovered alll all that glitters is not gold.
Three goals in 23 3 appearances – and all of f those came in the same e outing against LAST WORD ... et THE transfer window provided another snapshot into the world of football where no one’s word can be taken as anything like their bond.
For a start, we witnessed the disgraceful antics of Dimitri Payet (below) paying rich reward.
West Ham weren’t ever, ever going to sell him according to co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold. Only they did. As we all knew they would.
Then we had to stomach the barelycredible sight of Leicester striker Leonardo Ulloa trying to work his ticket at the King Power Stadium.
On Monday he never wanted to play for the club again. Forty-eight hours later, once he’s not moved to Sunderland, he does. It was all a huge mistake.
It would serve Ulloa right if Claudio Ranieri made him train with the kids.
But no, Leicester will welcome him back with open arms. And the supporters will doubtless forgive him if he bangs home the winner against Manchester United this afternoon. Fickle? You might say the fans get the game they deserve. Hard to argue otherwise, given the evidence of this week. ‘ZLATAN Ibrahimovic is in love with Naples and could join them this summer’, screamed one headline this week. Alternatively... ‘Zlatan Ibrahimovic loves himself and so will remain at the club which affords him the platform to showcase his talents to the widest audience’. MManchesterht UUniteditd supporters, just calm down.