- Van Nistelrooy irked with Vardy's influence
- Football director Rudkin also vexed with power struggle
- Vardy shares a close relationship with Foxes owner
Getty Images/GoalRevealed: Ruud van Nistelrooy 'unhappy' with Jamie Vardy's 'huge' influence at Leicester amid mounting sack talk

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✅ Combines superfast home broadband and live Premier League broadcasting into a single household bill.
✅ Allows you to bolt TNT Sports onto an existing TV package on a 31-day rolling basis for around £25 a month.
✅ Broadband-only customers can use the free Stream box to add and drop the Sky Sports HD pack on a 30-day rolling basis.

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✅ The "Sport Plus" tier bundles both Sky Sports (via NOW) and TNT Sports into one seamless package to cover all 267 televised matches.
✅ Allows you to upgrade or downgrade your TV tier each month without breaking your 24-month broadband contract.
✅ Includes the Apple TV 4K or EE TV Box Pro for high-end viewing and easy multi-room streaming setups.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Vardy has been at King Power Stadium since 2012. Having played a key role in the club’s Premier League and FA Cup triumphs, the veteran striker has been able to forge a strong relationship with Leicester owner Aiyawatt “Top” Srivaddhanaprabha, according to Football Insider.
AFPTHE BIGGER PICTURE
The report claims that Srivaddhanaprabha “listens to Vardy more than Van Nistelrooy”, a dynamic that has created friction behind the scenes. Vardy’s influence is not only said to be affecting Van Nistelrooy, but also causing tension with Leicester’s director of football, Jon Rudkin. The club’s decision-making structure is reportedly shifting, with Rudkin’s role becoming increasingly marginalised due to Vardy’s growing power.
DID YOU KNOW?
Currently sitting 19th in the Premier League, Leicester are facing the prospect of relegation. They have lost five consecutive matches and their struggles have placed Van Nistelrooy in a difficult position. It has been suggested that the former Manchester United striker could be sacked before the end of the season.
(C)Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR LEICESTER?
As Leicester fight for survival, Vardy will be expected to lead by example. However, the club faces an extremely challenging run-in, with upcoming fixtures slated against Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester United, and Manchester City.
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