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Claudio Ranieri sacked: Jamie Vardy movie producer claims project will still go ahead

Adrian Butchart still keen to tell the England striker's story despite being 'saddened' by Italian boss' brutal axing

Vardys goal dried up this season as reports grew of a rift between Ranieri and his players

THE Jamie Vardy movie will go ahead despite Claudio Ranieri's sacking, according to the writer-producer.

Adrian Butchart admitted the Italian's axing had upset him but assured fans 'Fearless' would not be affected.

Claudio Ranieri was axed just 10 months after winning the title with Leicester
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Claudio Ranieri was axed just 10 months after winning the title with LeicesterCredit: Reuters

The co-writer of hit football film Goal! is determined to make sure Vardy's rise from non-league striker to England intentional makes the big screen.


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Butchart said: “We have been inundated with questions, comment and concerns that somehow the current situation derails our film project, or causes us to alter course..

“It does not. Leicester City’s successes of 2016 and the remarkable rise to stardom of Jamie Vardy is an inspirational and universal story that simply must get told.

“We maintain that the film will not only celebrate the successes but provide a worthy record of those events and help fix its place in history. The exceptional cannot be tarnished by failing to repeat it.

“We are, like many, saddened to hear that Leicester City Football Club have decided to remove Claudio Ranieri from managing their current side.

“His achievements at the club are the stuff of legend, and we are sure he will be remembered fondly by all those associated with the club for many years to come.

“It is not ours to comment on the working practices of the organisation.

Top scorer Vardy played a huge part in Leicester's success under Ranieri
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Top scorer Vardy played a huge part in Leicester's success under RanieriCredit: Getty Images
Vardys goal dried up this season as reports grew of a rift between Ranieri and his players
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Vardys goal dried up this season as reports grew of a rift between Ranieri and his playersCredit: Getty Images

"We have patiently watched Leicester battle with their current relegation worries with the utmost respect for the organisation, its players and fans, and can offer nothing but our whole-hearted support and encouragement to re-build towards a satisfactory conclusion to the season both here and abroad.

“We wish Leicester City, its players, officers, board and fans the best of luck through their remaining fixtures both here and in Europe. Remember Foxes never quit.”

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