JAMIE VARDY: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

About this episode

Gary interviews Jamie Vardy about his career and new Netflix show, reflecting on his journey from non-league football to Premier League champion.

Gary sits down with Jamie Vardy to talk about Jamie's new show on Netflix: Untold UK: Jamie Vardy, and reflect on one of football’s most remarkable journeys. From being released by Sheffield Wednesday and working in a factory, to rising through the non-league system, joining Leicester City and becoming a Premier League champion, Jamie opens up about the highs, setbacks and defining moments that shaped his career. Together, they look back on Leicester’s historic title-winning season, what made Jamie such a deadly goalscorer, how adversity fuelled his mentality, and the unforgettable Premier League celebrations he hosted at his own house after completing one of the greatest underdog stories in sporting history. Untold UK: Jamie Vardy out on Netflix now The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. Visit squarespace.com/football to save 10% off your first purchase of a website/domain. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a…

People in this episode

Host: Gary

Guest: Jamie Vardy

Topics covered

• Jamie Vardy
• football journey
• Premier League
• Netflix show
• underdog story
• Leicester City

Keywords

• Jamie Vardy
• Leicester City
• Premier League
• football interview
• Netflix
• underdog story
• football journey

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Fuse Energy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sheffield Wednesday, Leicester City, Netflix, Fantasy Football Hub, The Players Lounge, The Rest Is Football

Books & works: Untold UK: Jamie Vardy

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