We do have a choice, and it is important we make the right decisions because vast amounts of money could be wasted on short term acquisitions to give us an outside chance of securing promotion at the first attempt, whereas a more measured approach could see us sign players that make us competitive for the next three seasons.
Give it a go, sure, but don't bet the family silver, spending half a million to try and go up in 10 weeks can put a real brake on your thinking at the next round of spending if it fails.