JAMIE VARDY left fans in stitches after cupping his ears to celebrate converting a penalty in front of empty stands in Leicester’s 3-0 win.
The retired England striker made the hilarious gesture after bagging the first of two spot-kicks to help seal a deserved three points for Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Jamie Vardy jokingly cupped his ears with nobody in attendanceCredit: Ian Hodgson – Daily Mail
Jamie Vardy converts his first spot-kickCredit: PA:Press Association
Vardy buries his second penalty of the afternoonCredit: AFP or licensors
Leicester new boy Timothy Castagne had previously handed the Foxes a 1-0 lead on his debut.
Ben Chilwell’s replacement arrived from Atalanta for £21.5million and made an instant impact in the Premier League.
The 24-year-old headed home from Dennis Praet’s cross in the 56th minute to breathe some life into the game at The Hawthorns.
The Belgian full-back continued the weekend’s theme of debut goals after Arsenal’s Gabriel and Newcastle’s Callum Wilson both found the net yesterday.
Vardy had earlier suffered a brief injury scare as he came away hobbling from a challenge but shook off the knock to slam home a brace of pens.
Slaven Bilic’s top flight new boys were left in no doubt about the task ahead as The Baggies delivered a lacklustre performance on their return to the Prem.
But it was Vardy’s cheeky celebration that stole the day with fans loving his antics.
One tweeted: “Jamie Vardy celebration is the best kind of energy.”
Timothy Castagne headed home on debut for LeicesterCredit: PA:Press Association
The full-back was signed to replace Ben Chilwell and started well in the Premier LeagueCredit: AFP or licensors
Castagne was delighted with his goal that broke the deadlockCredit: PA:Press Association
Another added: “Vardy pulling out that celebration in an empty west brom stadium, my legend.”
One supporter described it as ‘sh*thousery’ while another simply said ‘that man loves it’.
The man himself spoke to Sky Sports after the game.
And when asked if his celebration was a message to the West Brom fans, Vardy said: “I’ve enjoyed playing here over the years, getting a few goals so just thought I’d celebrate for them watching at home.
“I practice a few [penalties] the day before every week.
“I was hitting them in the exact same spot yesterday so there was no way I was going to change my mind for the second one either.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
