 The budget, which was unspecified, was (according to former manager Peter Jackson) already used up on signing just two players, goalkeeper Matt Glennon and striker Luke Beckett despite the release of several players.However, Davy stated that Jackson was given the opportunity to strengthen his squad in order to mount a drive for promotion.This was not utilised and Jackson's "inability to attract key players" was one of the reasons given by Davy for the manager's dismissal.