Nigel Pearson says switching back to 4-3-3 halfway through the season was the most important change this season after it sparked a turnaround in form to help lift the pressure on his shoulders.
The Bristol City manager's position came under threat around the New Year, particularly following the defeat against West Bromwich Albion on Boxing Day, which saw a minority of supporters calling for his sacking.
Pearson has already spoken about how he went into "survival mode" during that period, maintaining a sense of togetherness that ensured dogged draws away at Millwall and Coventry - the catalyst to an impressive turnaround in form that saw the club go 12 games unbeaten in all competitions.
