The arrival of Jon Flanagan, on loan from Liverpool, has happily confirmed to Burnley supporters that the club is still able to make signings ahead of Saturday's first match of the season.
A long gap since the last new player arrived has left fans wondering if the club had given up entirely on adding fresh faces to the squad, but Flanagan joining has lifted the mood, even if it is only slightly.
Flanagan, who was a key player in Liverpool's ultimately fruitless charge towards the Premier League title two years ago, looks to be a clear improvement on the players already in the squad, although it is at this stage unclear exactly where he will play.