There's no surprise about one of the recruits. Goalkeeper Matt Holland, a loyal Sutton player through and through, is back with the Division 2 club after seven years playing professionally in France, Holland and Spain.
The third signing is Ciaran James, formerly of Lancaster. His goal-scoring ability will be particularly welcome to Sutton in the early stages of the campaign because their most experienced player - captain and talisman Chris Evans, the ex-GB forward - is out of action with cracked ribs.