Thought you could breathe after Albion's hectic transfer window?

Well think again.

The 'Emergency Loan Window' opened yesterday.

The Seagulls are not actively looking to bring anybody else in.

That could change, however, if Sami Hyypia's squad is hit by injuries.

The loan window could also alter the shape of the Championship, depending on the business done by Albion's rivals.

Promoted Wolves, for example, are expected to renew their interest in Leicester's ex-Albion loan striker Chris Wood after trying to buy him last month.

There is potential as well for the Seagulls to trim their squad by loaning out a couple more players on the fringes.

How long does it last?

The emergency loan window is open until Thursday November 27. There will be a rest period of just over a month then before the next window for permanent deals launches on January 1.

Who can sign players and how long for?

All 72 Football League clubs and non-League sides as well, but not the Premier League teams. Loans range from a minimum of 28 days to a maximum of 93 days.

Lending clubs can insert a recall option after 28 days.

Albion went abroad for Danny Holla, Adrian Colunga and Nzuzi Toko. Is that an option again?

No. Overseas players cannot be loaned in during this window.

Where might Albion be vulnerable?

Hyypia has strength in depth now, cover for every position.

Suspensions will not be an issue. They do not last long enough to warrant emergency cover, unless somebody does an Ashley Barnes and trips a referee.

Injuries are another matter, especially if they are serious, such as the ankle damage which has sidelined Dale Stephens since April.

The biggest headache for Hyypia would be a long-term absence for either of his international centre-halves, skipper Gordon Greer or Aaron Hughes, with fourth-choice Vitalijs Maksimenko on loan to Dutch second division outfit VVV-Venlo for the rest of the season.

Can Premier League clubs help?

Albion have already borrowed Joe Bennett and Gary Gardner from Aston Villa, Joao Teixeira from Liverpool.

Although Premier League clubs cannot sign players during this window they can still loan them out.

Likely temporary departures during this window include out-of-favour forward Danny Graham at Gus Poyet's Sunderland and Crystal Palace midfielder Owen Garvan, a former target of the Seagulls.

Does the timing of deals matter?

It can be a delicate and difficult balancing act, affected by the urgency of the need for a replacement.

Albion borrowed winger Craig Conway from Cardiff for the maximum 93 days during this window last season.

The Scot was really getting into his stride when his loan ended in mid-December and he had to return to Wales before the window for permanent deals opened.

He eventually signed for Blackburn Rovers in January.

Who might Albion let go?

Maksimenko, striker Shamir Fenelon (Rochdale) and development squad winger Jeffrey Monakana (Aberdeen) have already been loaned out.

There is not that much room for manoeuvre, bearing in mind the Seagulls face stronger competition this season in the under 21s Premier League.

Albion No. 1 David Stockdale has suggested young England prospect Christian Walton could benefit from a taste of senior football.

The same might apply to development midfielder Charlie Harris, who was involved pre-season in Spain.

The midfield is particularly well-populated, so Toko is another possibility.

Competition for places has increased further since Dutch enigma Kemy Agustien twisted an ankle during one of his best performances for the club at Leeds.

Loaning out third-choice goalkeeper Walton would surely be risky?

Not really. There is an exceptional rule, also applying to the Premier League, if a club is left with no recognised goalkeeper as a result of injuries or suspensions.

They can sign a short-term emergency replacement, usually for seven days but for longer if required.

Everton and Sunderland have previously exploited this exception.

What are the benefits of the loan window?

Borrowers could land a future star. David Beckham and John Terry were loaned out to Preston and Nottingham Forest respectively early on in their careers.

Clubs struggling to balance the books and cope with Financial Fair Play regulations can cut the costs of signings, although some Premier League clubs are increasingly reluctant to cover part of the wages of the players they are loaning out.

And the pitfalls?

A revolving door strategy means a continually disrupted squad, making it difficult for the manager or head coach to establish a pattern of play familiar to every player and to develop a strong team spirit within the group.