I think you have some valid points.
I think we need to stumble upon a combination that works, but I feel there is one within the squad that could be effective.
I do however feel that we need someone we are not expecting to 'arrive' if we are going to make a fist of it.
My feeling is, if we can find a way to survive this year, we will have stabilised after the FFP issues which are so badly affecting us at the minute.
For me I feel survival is a big ask, however I think with the a slice of luck we might just do it.