As ever in football, dead air brings speculation and speculation brings concern - so getting back to what matters always helps.
It was a breath of fresh air walking into Bloomfield Road to see Blackpool back in action after negativity was growing throughout the ranks on social media and beyond.
Finally adding a new addition only helped that turn further and while it remains to be seen whether Lewis Fiorini can step up to the Championship, Michael Appleton getting a player he wanted in the door is a long-awaited start.
With expectations that the dominos will begin to fall over the next week on the transfer front, the Seasiders showcased the sort of football their new Head Coach will hope to see going forward against the Scottish Premiership runners-up.