The January transfer window has been closed for just over two weeks. Some might say (we're looking at you Chelsea fans) that it's too early to judge new recruits, others argue you've got to hit the ground running when you switch clubs mid-season. Wherever you stand on the matter, we've taken a quick glance at the impact made by January's key signings and found most wanting.

The final day of the January transfer window unfolded unlike any other. There were twists and turns aplenty – enough to satisfy the hunger of every footy fan. But the biggest surprises of the day were the ones that didn't necessarily grab the headlines.

Where was Manchester City?

Recession? Don't make me choke on my meat pie. The English Premier League once again proved that its love affair with splashing the cash has in no way waned since the market crashed several years ago.

This season's January transfer window turned out to be one of the most lucrative in memory.