I am playing with Nottm F. at the moment and just finished the first season on top of the league with around 10 points of margin. I have signed Alex Fernandez at the start of the 1st season and he bagged in 29 goals in around 40 games. (half of them as sub). I am sure that he will help your offense next season, just give him some creative freedom, forward runs and he will do his job. Especially when the opponents are attacking to find the equaliser on an away game. ;)
As for the defense I would recommend you Aleksander Rajcevic. Can't remember the team he plays for but he is a good and consistent all around defender. Also useful in corners with his headers (scored 8 goals this season).
You should certainly find a parent team (a premiership team) to receive quality loan players for free. I hate loaning players in personally, really, but when you play on League 1 that's a huge lifesaver, to be honest. I have had chris eagles from Man Utd. this season and he dominated each and every opponent. I must admit that my pre-season signing Hosain Kaebi (IRAN) also helped him a lot from full-back position. Great attacking FB, Kaebi.
If you need a keeper try Jimmy Walker. Old but cheap; still quality and has influence on the team he plays for.
That's all I can say right now.. keep us posted, mate. And good luck. | 
