In case you missed it among the deadline day excitement (no, that's not sarcasm ... honest), Bournemouth have suffered a hammer blow with the news that winger Max Gradel will be out until 2016 after tearing a cruciate ligament in his knee.

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The Ivorian, a £7m summer signing from Saint Etienne, suffered the injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Leicester.

Bournemouth have moved quickly to strengthen their squad on transfer deadline day, signing Crystal Palace striker Glenn Murray on a three-year deal for £4m.

A spot of news reaching us from Australia, with Michael Clarke announcing that not only will he not captain the Melbourne Stars in this summer's Big Bash League but is taking extended break from cricket.

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Clarke stood down as Australian skipper after losing the Ashes and says he is now stepping away from the game completely in an attempt to recharge his batteries.

"Right now for I just think my body and my mind need some time away from the game of cricket," he said on Cricket.com, external.

"You push yourself to the max when you're playing sport at the highest level and now I've pressed stop on that part, in regards to international cricket, I just think my body…and my mind just needs that break."

Former Manchester United and Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov has signed a one-year deal with Greek club PAOK.

The 34-year-old Bulgarian was a free agent after leaving Monaco in the summer and reports had linked him with a deadline-day switch to Aston Villa.

Berbatov spent last season in France's Ligue 1 with Monaco.

Meanwhile, for no other reason that we like it, here's a pic of Berbatov playing for Bayer Leverkusen in 2002. To be fair, given that is 13 years ago, he's aged pretty well.

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Saracens lock Jim Hamilton has announced his retirement from international rugby after he was left out of Vern Cotter's squad for the upcoming World Cup.

The 32-year-old made his final appearance in the 16-12 win over Italy in Turin last month.

He had this to say on Twitter, external and quite poetic it is too...

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In 2013, Arsenal completed the signing of Germany midfielderMesut Ozilfor a club-record £43m fee from Real Madrid.

On the same day, Manchester United signedMarouane Fellainifrom Everton for £27.5m.

More of your thoughts on what Deadline Day resembled. And please keep them clean, this is a family show.

John B: Thinking your Xmas present is an Xbox but when you open it its an ice lolly maker.

ProperPremierLeague: How I imagine a night out with James Milner would be. Uneventful.

Louis: Trying to teach a badger Urdu. Frustrating.

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BBC London

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QPR captain Nedum Onuoha has signed a new two-year contract with the club.

The 28-year-old defender says he’s pleased with the club looking to “stabilise for the future”, following the close of the transfer window, which saw them keep hold of star striker Charlie Austin.

Nick Kyrgios says he has learned to keep his mouth shut after the controversy surrounding his recent on-court comments - and he's also had some nice things to say about 'role model' Andy Murray.

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After being beaten by the Scot in four sets at the US Open, the Australian said: "I've played him a lot. Never beaten him. I got a set off him today, so I'm making progress. He's always had nice things to say about me. We've had a lot of conversations on Twitter and stuff.

 "Whenever I've needed something, I've come to him. I've sort of looked at a guy like him that's a really good role model for everyone."

Aw, how lovely. Until he gets angry again...

Sri Lanka off-spinner Tharindu Kaushal has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the third Test against India.

The 22-year-old, with a distinctive high-knee run-up, has played six Tests for Sri Lanka and has been earmarked as the island country's spin spearhead when Rangana Herath, 37, eventually retires.

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West Ham United winger Jarvis, 29, has moved to Carrow Road on a season-long loan.

He made made 90 appearances for the Hammers after joining in August 2012.

Nottingham Forest still expect to complete four more signings despite the transfer window being closed, owner and chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi has said on Twitter.

Crystal Palace midfielder Jonny Williams is set to sign, while Lille winger Ryan Mendes and Benfica striker Nelson Oliveira have also been linked.

Complete the following sentence - Deadline Day was like...

Tom Wells: Waiting for a train that never actually shows up.

Alex Gimson: Driving with your mum and you see McDonalds and she just drives right past it.

Let us know what it resembled at #deadlinedaywaslike

Want a slightly odd story? We can do that.

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Daily Telegraph, external: Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor is understood to have consulted his pastor about a proposed move to Aston Villa before deciding against the move. 

Yorkshire could retain their Division One title if results go their way this week, and they're certainly doing their bit.

Jack Brooks took 5-35 as the home side bowled out Somerset for just 110 at Headingley.

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Opener Adam Lyth, playing in his first county match since England's Ashes victory over Australia, helped to press home the champions' advantage, scoring 62 as Yorkshire closed on 138-3.

It's day two of eight Championship matches today (10:30 BST start) - listen to live radio commentary of all eight games by clicking here.

The window has closed and, let's be honest, it wasn't perhaps as exciting as we'd hoped.

So this is where we want you to get involved and liven it up.

Your task is to complete the following sentence - ' Deadline day was like...'

Get your brains in gear, we're looking forward to seeing what you come up with - and we'll print the best throughout the course of the day.

Tweet #deadlinedaywaslike or post at the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Arsenal refused to pay £50m for 28-year-old Paris St-Germain forward Edinson Cavani as he has no sell-on value, according to The Mirror, external.

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The paper also points out: "Arsene Wenger has given Arsenal an unwanted statistic on transfer deadline day.

The Gunners, external are the only club in Europe’s top five leagues not to have signed an outfield player for their first team."