Fairly sure that Eriksen, Lamela and Chadli were amongst those bought with the Bale money. Hard to judge it just like that though - what's to say that money didn't also fund improved contracts to retain the likes of Kane, Loris, etc?
Yes. BY Vardy, in this case. HE deliberately engineered the contact - sticking his leg in between the defender's. Then threw himself forward looking for a pen. Ref spot on.
Not banked, no. As I said, Leicester are clearly still favourites - Spurs' chances are stronger than 7/2 though, so attractive odds. That's how it works, innit.
I think there is a good chance mind, that it will come down to the last day, and Chelsea will roll over at home to Leicester.
I also think Spurs have a decent chance of nicking it. In fact, (slight aftertiming here, sorry) I had a small wager on them @ 7/2 yesterday morning before Vardy had officially been charged. It was obvious it was coming.
My thinking is that IF Spurs were to win their last five (four now) that...