The press conference at Ninian Park on Monday saw new players Michael Chopra, Kevin McNaughton, Roger Johnson and Stephen McPhail join Glenn Loovens as full time City players.
Mark Howard was late as he made his way to Ninian Park.
Sam Hammam explained that the club have a plan for a 24 man squad.
17 players will make up the senior squad. Then another 7 will be knocking at the door.
The likes of Chopra, McNaughton, Loovens, Howard and McPhail will be part of the 17. New boys from MK Dons, Kamara and McKoy will be part of the 7 pushing for a place.
In order to make the balance there will be departures from Ninian Park. No names were mentioned.