The idea of Jamie Vardy joining Celtic has sparked plenty of chat among supporters this week.
Some reckon his best days are behind him and question whether the move would make sense. Others believe his experience and natural instinct in front of goal could add something different to Brendan Rodgers’ attack. Vardy scored 9 goals for an out of sorts Leicester in the Premier League last season and showed he’s still sharp.
The speculation has gathered enough pace that it’s now being talked about beyond the Celtic support. Former Rangers captain and manager Barry Ferguson has had his say, admitting he hopes the move doesn’t happen, because he still rates Vardy as a real threat.
Ferguson was clear in his belief that Vardy could still cause problems for teams in Scotland if he signs for Celtic.
He said: (Go Radio Football Show), “Yeah, I was just about to say that. I would rather see him in a blue shirt.
“I know he’s 37, 38, but I watched him last year in the Premier League for Leicester and he still looked quick and sharp.
“He knows where the goal is. I think he would be a brilliant signing for Celtic, but hopefully they don’t get him, because I think he could cause major trouble up here in terms of how good he is.”
Ferguson’s comments say a lot. He’s speaking from a Rangers point of view, but it shows how much respect Vardy still gets from those who’ve watched him closely. He might not be as quick as he once was, but his movement, sharpness, and goal-scoring instinct are still there.
The fact someone like Ferguson is worried about the move says it all. If Celtic are actually looking at Vardy, it could be a smart bit of business. Strikers with his record don’t come around often, even at 38.
Whether Vardy ends up in Glasgow or not is still up in the air, but the noise around it is growing. It’s the kind of signing that would grab attention and add serious experience to Celtic’s attack.
