Leicester City actually signed an outfield player on deadline day. A novel concept around these parts this summer; the biggest plus of the window for Brendan Rodgers is probably that it has now closed.
Rodgers has held himself well over the past few weeks. He has said just enough, exuded just enough frustration, to calmly illustrate the issues without appearing overly dramatic.
Acutely aware of a need to balance the books, and remain within Financial Fair Play rules, the ownership – led by chairman Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha – felt they could not commit to spending without sales.