1.   The Cowboys were ripped when they lost defensive linemen Jimmie Jones and Tony Casillas via free agency and made no signings to compensate for their absence.

2.   You go out and you make signings, you have a year in the sun and then what happens?

3.   At this moment I do not expect to make any signings before the deadline.

4.   Bolton are embroiled in a dog-fight against relegation from the English top-flight, and have made the signings for a final push for survival.

5.   With all their rivals around the country making big signings, the fans can get unhappy.