I wouldn't rely on your predictions for the lottery numbers then.......................
Our two first team signings so far have the potential to be very good acquisitions IMO. Harkins will be a standout and could be the creative spark we were missing last year. Cornell seems to be very highly rated and he will be no worse that Samson.
Apart from that we've signed two U-20 squad players, both of whom look to have a decent pedigree.
Other than that we've re-signed, Thommo, Teale and McGowan, who any team bar the green bigots, would have as first team regulars.
So, so far, your "prediction" that we'd be signing a lesser quality of player is totally unproven.
Also Guy and Parkin were signed very early on in the transfer window last season and neither were really that good. Maybe the manager has learned from that and is waiting to take the pick of better players that will inevitably be available within the next month and a half.
So why not stop wasting your energy whining and go out and do something positive in the lovely summer weather. I'm sure you'll have a whole season ahead of you to whine to your hearts content.