Now, with the support of chairman Randy Lerner, O'Neill wants three more players in before he finally settles on his squad for the 2008/09 season.
"We have got just less than two weeks, but I am hopeful we can sign some players. We are still actively trying to get some people in," O'Neill said in the Daily Express.
"I have the support from the chairman (Randy Lerner), who has shown his intentions and done exactly what he said he would in supporting the team.
"We might get another three players in and we might be stricken with the same situation as West Ham this time last year.
"We might not be able to cope, but you have a better chance if you have the people in."




