Bristol City boss Derek McInnes had double cause for celebration as his side thumped Crystal Palace 4-1 on a night striker Sam Baldock's arrival from West Ham was confirmed.
Baldock was introduced to the crowd at half-time after completing a reported £1million move, as his new team-mates bared their own attacking threat.
Ryan Taylor and Martyn Woolford netted inside the opening 12 minutes before a Jon Stead penalty on the hour had City cruising towards a first win of the new npower Championship season.
Kagisho Dikgacoi volleyed a consolation for Palace on 74 minutes but Albert Adomah wrapped up a comfortable home win with a 20-yard shot on 81 minutes.
McInnes was left full of praise for his side, who he believes will be boosted further by the arrival of 23-year-old Baldock on a three-year deal.
"I'm so pleased to have signed Sam Baldock because I believe he will add sharpness to our attack and keep opposing centre-backs occupied," McInnes said.
"He can link the play, but his best work is done on the move and he is capable of teaming up effectively with different types of strike partners.
"With Steve Davies having signed for us as well this week, we now have a lot more attacking options."
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