Wish I shared your optimism and hope you are right and that I am wrong, let me ask you this, would those signings say to Snoddy ambition?
Templeton I would take of that list, but we are going to need some more pace in the team. Haven't seen enough of Rogers to see if he fits the bill but White seems the only outlet with a bit of speed. McGugan is a luxury but if Warnock can get him working hard consistently he could impress. He has one hell of a shot on him but doesnt seem to get too involved.
I think McGugan, Russell and Templeton would all be top-end Championship signings. Austin looks promising and Coventry fans seem split over whether Cranie or Keogh is the better defender (and Cranie's a bit more versatile).
I think McGugan would be perfect behind a striker and supposedly Russell isn't too slow himself. Judging by videos Austin seems pretty nippy too.