Premier League legend reveals the true impact of Anfield's 'insane' atmosphere

Jamie Vardy on Anfield Atmosphere, Liverpool Rivalry and Singing You'll Never Walk Alone Jamie Vardy gave Liverpool plenty of problems over the years. That is a matter of record.

In 18 games against the Reds, he scored 10 times, and several of those goals came in big moments. One stands above the rest, the dipping 35-yard volley at the King Power Stadium, a finish that still gets replayed because there was nothing ordinary about it.

For Liverpool supporters, Vardy was a nuisance. For Leicester, he was decisive, direct and ruthless.

He had a habit of turning matches against top sides into personal contests, and Anfield was one of the grounds where he clearly relished the challenge. Jamie Vardy and Anfield edge There is often a tendency to dress up atmosphere as something mystical.

Players generally do not care once the whistle goes. Vardy more or less confirmed that.

He appreciated what Anfield brought, but it never intimidated him. He said, "At Anfield, you know what their crowds are like, it's full on and you get to the start and they're singing You'll Never Walk Alone, it's that loud I find myself joining in.

Even an opposing striker, one who spent years tormenting Liverpool, could get caught up in the moment. He added, "I'm walking, getting myself in order and I'm like 'You'll Never Walk…' I'm like 'f****** h***, the atmosphere's insane here.

'" That is candid and believable. Anfield can drag players into the occasion, whether they are wearing red or not.

Liverpool rivalry built on goals Vardy's record against Liverpool explains why his words carry weight. This was not a player making polite noises."