Or perhaps the signings are being made with the belief that they can contribute to a successful season. However, if the worst should happen, they will be of a good age and with more experience to make us highly competitive in league 1. Prudent signings some might say. Not over the hill mid 30 guys who, if we get relegated, will bring us nothing going forward.
Then again, all comes down to whether you're a glass half full or empty kind of person.