Who would pay for this extensive scouting network?
Who would pay (and pay for) the players found by that network?
Frustrating though it may be in the short term, I'd prefer us to stick to our budget (and even adjust the budget downwards because of reduced crowds) and move towards being a viable club financially, than spend more now to chase short term success but jeopardise the future of BUFC.
In 30 years of following United, there have been plenty of hard times and I'm willing to put up with a couple of seasons of mid-table mediocrity rather than see the club over-stretch financially again.
I'd rather see us challenging for promotion, of course I would, but not at all costs.