MICHAEL Collins is a fan of this season’s new two-stage transfer window.

City did no late business to add to their 15 summer recruits before Thursday's deadline but still have the option of the loan market for the rest of the month.

Collins believes it is a sensible format which is far less disruptive for clubs.

“I think it’s the right way,” said the City head coach. “I’m comfortable with it.

“It gives you the opportunity to get the group together. Then if you feel there’s any movement needed, whether a player would benefit from a loan move or we might need to strengthen, you’ve got that little three-week buffer.

“It’s much better to get things done as fast as you can into the season so you can start preparing.

“If you’re going to lose players you really want to keep, it’s always going to be on a permanent basis. It would be very rare if you were adamant about keeping somebody that a loan happened.

“I know you can turn a loan into a permanent in the next window but I don’t envisage us having any of those issues. I’d be very surprised if we did.”

Charlie Wyke’s move to Sunderland last week and Eoin Doyle’s arrival straight away in his place ensured that did not become a deadline saga.

Collins added: “There was always a chance that may drag on and it was good that was done well before this window approached. You don’t want that hangover carrying on into the season.

“The people involved were very respectful. I had past history with Charlie when we were both on loan at Wimbledon so we had a good relationship.

“I was kept well in the loop about what was happening. We left amicably and we’ve got a player in the building now absolutely raring to go.

“The transfer window has always been intriguing to me. I wondered why people leave it so late but now understanding the goings-on in the background, I can see it can be a domino effect.

“But there were no major road blocks for us so it’s been a smooth transition period for me.”