Burnley's well-deserved reputation as a bedrock of stability is showing a few signs of wear and tear.
Sean Dyche won't have enjoyed his 400th game as a manager — Clarets old boy Danny Ings scored an early winner off his shin — and wants new recruits before he celebrates his eighth anniversary at Turf Moor next month.
Burnley have always coped despite being cautious in the transfer market. However, injuries to Jay Rodriguez, Ashley Barnes, Ben Mee, Johann Berg Gudmundsson, Robbie Brady, Jack Cork and James Tarkowski put a different slant on things.
'I try to manage the model we have,' said Dyche, doing his best to stay measured despite frustration.