The 2011-12 campaign was a season of dramatic, costly transition for Leicester City. The Foxes finished 9th in the Championship, a result that belied a turbulent year that began with heavy spending and high expectations under manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, who was sacked in October after a poor start. Stability returned with the pivotal re-appointment of manager Nigel Pearson, whose mission was to reduce the massively inflated wage bill and lay the groundwork for future success. Leading the charge on the pitch was new signing David Nugent, whose 15 crucial league goals (16 overall) proved vital, powering the team to the Sixth Round of the FA Cup. This season, which saw the mid-season arrivals of future Premier League champions Wes Morgan and Danny Drinkwater, was defined by the fight to stabilize the club after a period of excess, cementing a crucial chapter in the club's eventual rise.