Nigel Pearson's mission to change the culture at Bristol City has proved a long and difficult task.
After admitting it's now strong enough to bring in loan signings this summer, that's providing plenty of new challenges in itself.
Having shown reluctance as City manager previously to bring in temporary deals, the City manager admitted he is looking in the transfer market and predominantly targetting Premier League clubs in an attempt to strengthen and bolster his squad that lacks numbers specifically in the midfield department.