Since 14:00 GMT on Friday when Paul Warne was sacked, this has been an ongoing move for Derby County.
They identified their number one target and successfully brought him over the finish line.
Many did not consider John Eustace as a prospect at first, given his fifth-place league standing at Blackburn Rovers, but what has happened subsequently has provided some light on why he believes returning to Pride Park is ideal for him.
He brings Championship experience as well as experience dealing with difficult situations from his previous duties at Blackburn and Birmingham City.
But he won’t be alone; alongside the highly rated Keith Downing and Matt Gardiner, their job now is to keep the championship this season and prepare for the future.
They need to get Derby scoring though, that and revitalising the club, as they look to end their nine-match winless league run.
