Contrite Leicester boss Nigel Pearson denies bullying in climbdown over ‘ostrichgate’ farce

Nigel Pearson denied he is a bully after his latest outburst saw the Leicester boss heavily criticised.

The Foxes chief apologised to journalist Ian Baker for calling him an “ostrich” and “stupid” after Leicester’s 3-1 defeat to Chelsea on Wednesday.

Pearson was irritated after being asked to clarify what criticism of his players had particularly upset him this season. It was branded ‘ostrichgate’ on social media with the hashtag trending on Wednesday night.