DONCASTER Rugby League club's new head coach Tony Miller is still hoping to bring in another three or four players to boost his squad ahead of the start to the 2009 campaign.
But Miller, who has replaced Ellery Hanley, knows that he might have to settle for less in view of the club's financial position.
"You can't spend money that you haven't got and the club is having to live within its means since Chairman Craig Harrison has stepped down," said Miller last night.
"The club have been down the road of spending money they haven't got before and ended up in serious trouble.
"Obviously, as a coach I want to bring in as many quality players as I can, but it is pointless having a quality side for three months or so and then not having a side at all.
"I have been in that situation at Doncaster on a couple of occasions over the years.
"Having lost several key players I know that I want to strengthen in certain areas. But I also understand that it has to be right for both me and the club.
"The club is going to be run as a business and not boom and bust - we've had 15 to 20 years of that when we've had great times then struggled to survive.
"But if the club can get their business package right and generate extra income and the fans turn up and get behind the club, then it is not all doom and gloom even though we haven't got Craig's financial backing.
"We've got a lot of quality players in the squad and I was delighted to sign hooker Craig Cook recently because he is someone that I have always admired.
"We just need to add a bit of strength and depth and, having been promoted, to a higher League, we have to be competitive."
It will be Millers' second spell in charge, having served as Hanley's number two last season.
"I learnt a lot working under Ellery, as I have with other coaches I have worked under, and I am looking forward to the job.
"I am under no illusions because I know it is going to be tough.
"As I say, I would love to bring in four or five players and the players are out there and they want to come to Doncaster. It is just a case of whether we can afford to bring them in.
"The worry is that someone else will come in for them in the meantime.
"Training is going very well and there is a tremendous spirit in the camp and we are all looking forward to our first pre-season game at Featherstone next month."
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