Nigel Pearson may not have got his wish of a new central defender this summer but the caveat to that was the fact Antoine Semenyo and Alex Scott remained Bristol City players.
That in itself is a huge bonus and the Robins are already reaping the rewards of their quality as they sit fourth in the Championship after the first eight matches.
Although it doesn't mask the fact that City's options at the back remain limited. Nigel Pearson was keen to point out after beating Blackburn that there will be a time in the season where injuries and suspensions are going to have an impact on the squad.
