The emergence of Aaron Nemane for Rotherham United
"He was playing catch-up after missing the first part of pre-season."
Alex Bruce will be happy to write the name of Aaron Nemane in his starting 11 this weekend after watching the summer signing come good for his new club in the last few weeks.
The wide man arrived in South Yorkshire boasting good credentials following his League Two promotion success last season, but found himself on the bench at the start of the Millers' fourth-tier campaign.
The 29-year-old has transformed his fortunes, however, to become one of boss Bruce's main men.
"He's been terrific in the last few games and hopefully that can continue," the head coach said.
Nemane, who moved to AESSEAL New York Stadium after two years with MK Dons, impressed as a substitute against Fleetwood Town to earn starts in the next two matches, and he responded with a goal in a 2-2 draw with Newport County and an assist in the 3-3 clash with Shrewsbury Town.
He is poised to be in the side again at Swindon Town tomorrow when Rotherham will be seeking their first win of October.
"MK Dons were promoted and Aaron played in a large chunk of their games," said Bruce. "When he became available, you think: 'He's just been promoted from this division, he's a good age, he's be a good one to bring into the building.'
"He had a bit of a slow start. He was playing catch-up a little bit after missing the first part of pre-season, but you've slowly been able to see what he's capable of. He's come right into form now."
At his best, the Frenchman is a tricky winger with a burst of acceleration and the ability to skip past opponents.
He produced a precision finish against Newport and then set up the second of Paul Mullin's two goals against Shrewsbury with a run and low cross
"It pleased me last week to see him providing an assist," said Bruce.
"Aaron had to adapt - it's a new club, a new environment, for him We're now starting to see him come to the party and show what he's capable of."
Rotherham made an encouraging start the season before a poor October that has left them in 22nd spot after 13 matches.
Along with head of football Steve McClaren, Bruce has the job of reversing the club's three-year slide and he is confident his newly-built squad will come good.
"I think it's still early days," he said. "I know I keep saying that, but I really think this group of players will get there. We just need a couple of decent wins."
He and McClaren have been in tandem for four months and he said: "Steve's been a big help. He's experienced, he's been around the block. It's been a very, very good working relationship since I've come here, I have to say.
"There's a lot of work gone into it. He's there to be asked things. You can pick his brains and that is, obviously, a big plus."