I suppose the argument is that you really haven't tried to future proof yourself if your business model is dependent on winning the league and doing well in Europe frequently. That's been the flaw of every LOI team that's boomed and busted. What happens if Kenny leads Pat's to multiple leagues and Rovers falter in Europe as a result? You can't depend on revenue from the academy simply because player development is dependent on so many factors outside of the control of the academy. You could have years with great youth teams and years with ones where there's no player who is above LSL standard. It's good to invest in these facilities but they don't guarantee revenue and shouldn't be seen that way imo.
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