He did mainly have Pardew's squad, but he's done far more with them than Pardew ever did, you can't fault that. Nobody can suggest he's not a decent manager, even if he comes across as an arse at times.
Pardews squad are getting better and better while the saints physio watches from the dugout and takes the credit after each game.And no i do not have anything against aidkins, but he will not be the first person to stand back and take credit for the success of a team put together by a previous manager.