Leicestershire

Chris Forryan
Fan writer

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It's probably one of the most boring ends to a Premier League season in many a year.

With five games to go we knew who the three teams going down were and not long after we knew who the champions would be. There's a bit of excitement in Leicester in the hope that Forest will fail to get into the Champions League, which they are kind of managing to do all on their own.

A 2-2 draw over the weekend took it out of their hands, thanks to goals from Leicester's Conor Coady and Facundo Buonanotte, and I would be lying if I didn't admit to a little smirk when I heard that news.

But, and there is always a but, it is one less game until we say goodbye to Jamie Vardy. Sunday's game made me realise just how much we would miss him, not only as a player, but as a sportsman.

With three games left when we kicked off on Sunday, and with just one goal needed to hit 200 goals for Leicester, you would be forgiven for thinking that no matter what, Vardy would be going for goal at every opportunity.

Some 90 minutes later he left the field with just one shot to his name. "Not brilliant" I hear you say, but he could have had more had he not tried to help the team out by passing instead of shooting.

Declining to shoot late on as Jeremy Monga was, in Vardy's opinion, in a better position to score. He passed the ball. The goal, had it made the net bulge, would have made Monga the youngest player to ever score in the Premier League.

This is why, not only will we miss Vardy the player, but also Vardy the sportsman.

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Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter

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BBC Sport's football news reporter Nick Mashiter has been answering your questions on the transfer window.

Dom, Surrey: Any rumours on where Jamie Vardy might go? Will he try to stay in the Premier League or will he go down to the Championship so he can be the 'main man'?

Nick: Vardy will still be an asset for whichever club he joins this summer, given his experience and desire to keep scoring goals.

He has got nine goals this season, perhaps outstripping expectation - especially in a team that has struggled to score - and he needs one more to reach 200 goals for Leicester, with just two games of his Foxes career left.

Vardy enjoyed a good relationship with Dean Smith during his brief spell at Leicester, with the former Foxes boss now doing well with Charlotte in the MLS.

He was eager to sign Vardy last summer so don't be surprised if there is interest there, although you can rule out any links to Wolves.

The 38-year-old will likely have to take a pay cut for his next move but there is a clear inner belief that he can still play in the Premier League.

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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Nottingham Forest and Leicester.

Here are some of your comments:

Mike: Too little, too late. If Ruud van Nistelrooy had been able to get to this level of performance earlier in the season, we would have stayed up. That said, I'm feeling a bit more optimistic about next season. If the Foxes can replicate this, then they should bounce straight back (again).

Jon: Leicester showed some fighting spirit against Nottingham Forest. If only they had shown that 10 matches ago. It bodes well for the final two matches and the next season. Hopefully, Jamie Vardy will get his 200th goal against Ipswich next week.

Chris: That's the first time I've really cared since around February. That's how bad it's been. I know it's petty to celebrate the misfortune of a local rival, but hey, there's not been much to get excited about, so it'll do!

Jon: Not a fantastic performance, but glad to get a point against our East Midlands rivals. Wout Faes is a liability at the back and the opposition will always have a chance with him in our team. We give the ball away too easily and make the wrong decisions on our passes. Glad to get a point, but I think we'll struggle to get out of the Championship next season. We had a far better squad two years ago than we do now and with Vardy leaving, I don't know where our goals will come from.

Nigel: Another step in the right direction. I've noticed how Luke Thomas is getting very vocal to the referee, which in my opinion should warrant a yellow card. But all in all a good performance. Young Jeremy Monga looks like a great little player and I'll be looking forward to seeing more of him next season. Well done the whole team.

Highlights and analysis from Sunday's five Premier League fixtures, plus the best of the action from the rest of the weekend.

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And you can watch Saturday's Match of the Day here.

Listen back to the weekend's full match commentaries on BBC Sounds:

• Southampton 0-0 Man City

• Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa

• Manchester United 0-2 West Ham

• Nottingham Forest 2-2 Leicester

• Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal

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The latest episode of BBC Radio Leicester's 'When You're Smiling' has landed!

The team react to Leicester City earning themselves a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, plus further reaction from Foxes boss Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

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Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, speaking to Sky Sports after the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest: "That is a point away at Brighton, a good performance against Liverpool, we beat Southampton and now a point here.

"We know we are relegated but we want to show what we're about. We want to keep showing and not give up on ourselves. We had to move on and not wait until next season to start.

"The reaction of the away fans is clear and I'm happy."

On the improved recent form: "You can say there is no pressure and then we start to perform. It's possible but I think it's important after relegation we move on and keep improving.

"We want to give the fans positivity."

On change of approach: "It's shifted from fighting to staying in the league to the future and that shift you see results, performance and development.

"I'm happy with that but of course the relegation is still painful. It's clear what the plans are and I'm putting it into practice."

On his future: "It's my responsibility as manager of the football club to do what is best for the club whether my future is clear or not clear.

"What the future will bring, I don't know. We go day to day, week to week."

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Leicester City are unbeaten in successive Premier League games (W1 D1) for the first time since December, while they've scored six goals in their last five league games, as many as their prior 17.

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