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Jamie Vardy 'risks having his name REMOVED from stand at Stocksbridge Park Steels' stadium' - the club where he launched his career - with cash-strapped non-League club 'upset' their ex-star has ignored financial issues

Jamie Vardy's name could be removed from the main stand at the stadium of Stocksbridge Park Steels, where he started his career.

Stocksbridge, who play in the Northern Premier League, are disappointed that Leicester star Vardy hasn't helped them in their difficult financial situation, which has been made worse by the coronavirus pandemic.

Now Stocksbridge are on the lookout for a sponsor for the stand at Bracken Moor to replace Vardy's name.

Stocksbridge Park Steels could remove Jamie Vardy's name from their main stand
Vardy won the Premier League golden boot but Stocksbridge are frustrated with his actions

After Vardy broke Ruud van Nistelrooy's record of scoring in 15 consecutive Premier League games in 2015, Stocksbridge honoured their former player by naming the stand after him.