Ward has suggested on Teamtalk.com that the squad was built up last summer, although this writer would consider that a somewhat dubious claim given the number of players signed on shorter term contracts last summer who have already been shown the door this year.
As already reported, Matthew Tipton will not be one of the new faces, but many fans will be hoping a forward will be one of the new players, on loan if necessary. Reports that Craig Bellamy has been talking to the directors are entirely fabricated.