Six wins in seven games, a striker in fine form and squad harmony for the first time since his return. It’s been a quite a reversal of fortunes for The Foxes and in particular Nigel Pearson.

It seems insane to think that two weeks ago the club had to release a statement backing Pearson such was the pressure on him to deliver results. This is now the world we live in. If a manager hasn’t performed a Christ like miracle within his first few months in charge then the fans want a change.

It should be stressed that it was only a small portion of the Leicester fans who wanted Pearson out, the majority were more than willing to give him time to implement his plan.

No club however is exempt from the sad state of affairs that shall be dubbed “fickle fan”. This type of person has always existed and will forever be part of the fabric that makes up a clubs fan base. Now more than ever they have ways of expressing their wild opinions through the mediums of Facebook, Twitter and Blogging.

This ability for “fickle fan” to spout his/her opinion, of which he/she is more than within his rights to do, has produced a scenario where if a certain portion of fans shout loud enough they can impact upon the decisions being made by the hierarchy at a club.

Thankfully the Leicester owners didn’t act rashly and Pearson still remains the head coach. With his job secure for the time being, Pearson’s biggest task is now to keeping the good run going.

In a division which it is notoriously hard to get promoted from, bolstering his squad with some extra quality in the upcoming transfer window could be the difference between automatic promotion and a place in playoffs.

When asked by Radio Leicester about potential signings in winter transfer window Pearson said:

"I am pleased with the players we have, the squad at the moment are really stretching each other and we have some healthy competition for places. I'm not ruling out doing any business."

The Foxes know how painful it is to fall victim to the unforgiving play-off system. Just mention the name Yann Kermorgant to any Leicester fan and the memories of that failed panenka penalty come rushing back.

Crystal Palace, who visit the King Power stadium this coming Saturday, should provide a stern test that will give everyone a clear indication of how good this Leicester team are.

Football management is a volatile business at the best of times and Nigel Pearson deserves an abundant amount of praise for the way he has conducted himself and his players over the last few months. When he’s been put under immense pressure he hasn’t flinched and has stuck to his principles of my way or the highway.

Pearson gambled when he set out his stall at the start of the season with his authoritarian approach. Some players clashed with his style and others simply accepted the situation, got their heads down and put the work in. Those that put their faith in Pearson’s style are now being rewarded with one of the best runs in the club’s history.

Managers are often the scapegoat and rarely the hero. Pearson should be commended for his achievements in the last 6 weeks but who knows what lies ahead.

As the saying goes ‘Live by the sword, die by the sword.’

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