He really didn't have a "fantastic" record at Leicester, no more fantastic than any manager who brings a club up from the Championship and keeps them up, like tons of managers have. Howe and Flores have both done it this season without having to be rock bottom until 32 weeks have gone. Steve Bruce and Paul Lambert have both done the same in recent seasons. I really don't understand where he has suddenly got such a big reputation from.
Having Rafa has reminded me that, actually, I quite like being proud of the manager. I doubt even his own mother doesn't think Pearson's a complete dickhead.