On Friday, Russell Martin was preaching patience over Ibrox exits as he expected those he wanted to move on to take their time and hang around until nearer the end of the transfer window.
Within 24 hours, he confirmed that one had a foot out the door and Rangers were set for a nice little earner with two weeks left until deadline day.
Martin hasn't hidden the fact that he needs to trim his squad after eight signings so far this summer.
But as he previewed Saturday's Premier Sports Cup win over Alloa, he didn't sound like a man who was just waiting on i's being dotted and t's being crossed before sending someone on their way.
"No, I think we're in the same situation really," he said. "There's some guys who probably know their future lies away and I'm sure their agents ar