Surprised and delighted, in equal measure, at the news that Liam Bridcutt is re-joining us on a permanent basis.
When he joined us last season, he immediately introduced an air of authority and composure to our play.
It was clear to see from the outset that his vision, eye for a pass and on field organisational ability, would be key in our quest to avoid immediate relegation and he thoroughly deserved being awarded the team captaincy, in short order.
He will be just as crucial next term in pushing us on an upwards trajectory, getting the best out of our particularly young squad.
As others have suggested, his re-signing may prove to be the most crucial bit of transfer business Michael Appleton pulls off in this close season.
Yes, he's talking the talk, but he has already gone some way towards proving he can walk the walk, in his albeit brief time with the squad.
Crossing everything he stays injury free, as we are going to need him to be omnipresent to steer the ship in 2020-21 season.