I did a save with them, pre update. Didn't sign anyone, only a few loans. Their squad should be capable of promotion as it is, especially with Pitman back. A word of warning, you'll want to sort out Tommy Elphick's contract. He's pretty rubbish, and he's got a 100% promotion wage increase clause.
Cracking players I signed for free for the 2nd season were Placide(GK), Scott Wootton and Abdi Ibrahim. All great. Oh, and Steve Cook, Addison, O'Kane and Mcdermott were all good enough for the prem.
Good luck!