JAMIE'S MAGIC TOUCH FROM THE SPOT SEES OFF ROBINS

Vardy the hero as he downs his old boss

- Richard McGill

BRISTOL CITY manager Nigel Pearson says Jamie Vardy’s winning mentality at the latter stages of his career is something that should be recognised.

Vardy, 36, made sure there would be no celebration for Pearson, who made his first return to Leicester City since being sacked in 2015.

The Leicester striker scored from the penalty spot in the 67th minute, after Wilfred Ndidi had been brought down by Kai Naismith, to secure a 1-0 victory which put Enzo Maresca’s side back on top of the Championship table.

It was Pearson who started Vardy’s King Power career 11 years ago when he made the striker the first £1million non-league player, moving from from Fleetwood Town in 2012.

Vardy was the only player left in Leicester’s starting line up from Pearson’s spell in charge.

“Whatever people think of Jamie, to still have the winning mentality he has at this stage of his career, is something that we should acknowledge,” said Pearson.