Leicester's season is Jamie Vardy's 'complete disgrace,' he openly admits in a blunt statement.
Jamie Vardy Lays Bare Leicester City's Disappointing Season
The no-holds-barred Leicester City icon, Jamie Vardy, hasn't held back his feelings on the club's brutal relegation to the Championship.
After the bitter pill of their Championship return was swallowingly confirmed, the fearless striker shared his raw emotions on Instagram.
"I can't believe what a dreadful season this has been," he began. "No words can express the anger and despair I feel."
"We failed, plain and simple. There are no excuses."
"Having been with this club for so long, we've experienced some incredible highs and successful moments but this season has been nothing but a disaster and a huge embarrassment.
"It's not easy to admit, but I take full responsibility."
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The Collapse: A Season to Forget, Changes Desperately Needed
Leicester's swift relegation straight to the Championship was confirmed on Sunday, following a demoralizing 1-0 home defeat to league leaders, Liverpool.
With seven goals and three assists, Vardy was Leicester's top scorer in the league. However, neither he nor his teammates have managed a single goal in nine consecutive home games this season, a worrying new record for the top flight.
The dismal season has seen them win just once in their last 18 games. Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took the helm mid-season after a brief and successful stint as Manchester United's interim manager, has lost 16 of his 20 games in charge.
When quizzed about his future, Van Nistelrooy revealed he will sit down with the club leadership as soon as possible to discuss next moves.
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Meanwhile, it seems all is not well at the King Power Stadium, with defender Conor Coady echoing Vardy's sentiments in the aftermath of the relegation, "We've simply not been good enough all season. We have to look at ourselves in the mirror."
Vardy, a veteran who joined Leicester in 2012 after a breathtaking late climb from non-league, has become a part of footballing folklore, leading the club to the 2016 Premier League title, an achievement still considered one of the greatest-ever team triumphs.
As Leicester faces the daunting challenge of bouncing back to the Premier League, it's clear the club needs to reassess its strategies, past successes notwithstanding. The road to redemption will undoubtedly be a tough one but, as they say, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
- Jamie Vardy, Leicester City's iconic striker, expressed his disappointment and anger over the team's relegation to the Championship after an exceptionally dreadful season.
- The confirmation of their relegation was made following a 1-0 home defeat to league leaders, Liverpool.
- Despite being top scorer of the team with seven goals and three assists, Vardy, like his teammates, failed to score a single goal in their last nine home games this season.
- The team had won only once in their last 18 games, a dismal record hitting new lows for the top flight.
- New manager Rud van Nistelrooy, who took over mid-season, has faced a challenging debut with 16 losses in his first 20 games.
- In the midst of the collapse, there are calls for changes and introspection within the club, with some questioning their strategies despite their past successes.
- Meanwhile, other European leagues like the Champions League, the Premier League, MLB, MMA, and football leagues across the continent continue to unfold, offering a stark contrast to Leicester City's disappointing season.
- As Leicester faces the uphill task of returning to the Premier League, it's clear the road to redemption will be long and arduous, but as they say, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
