Yeah, agreed. I think bringing established-at-this-level players in is always the aim for a club like ours, as it gives the younger lads a less risky/exposed platform to develop. They also get great mentors to learn from. The issue is, established players are a) more expensive and b) less likely to take a risk on joining a club they perceive as being a relegation risk.
Our relative success over the past couple of years has left us able to afford a) and shake off the tag of relegation candidates, per b). As it happens I think the league will be much tougher next year so hopefully our solid platform of experience will stand us in good stead. Our survival last year was built entirely on being tough to score against (mostly); our failure to hit the top six was provably down to our lack of goals scored. I think we'll repeat that pattern this year.
I think we've done very good early business. Obviously one or two more would be welcome, but I've said several times now, if we fail to add anyone else to the squad between now and the first weekend, I won't be overly worried. The concern remains that McGrath moves on, but if he does, we're getting paid, and I also believe we've already bought his replacement in Kiltie.