However, if you want to read it a different way.
A near-million pound deal signed with SportsDirect.
A new stand well on the way being built (hopefully by January).
A young promising manager who's looking to build and learn from his mistakes last season.
Although selling Smith, we have gained an equally promising midfield player.
Wes Gone, replaced with Mike Jones, a more attacking midfielder.
Building on the ten game unbeaten run that we produced at the end of last season.
Mills and Wilson brought in to sure up the full-back positions.
Team weakened? Maybe.
Promising signings? Definitely.
An overreaction from a Latics fan? Priceless.
4 weeks to go to the first game, 9 or so weeks until the window shuts. A long time to get more players in.