Quote Originally Posted by FatherKnowsBest View Post
In an interview Wilder said that everyone knew the 'going rate' for Championship players and that the idea that you can pick up cheap diamonds from overseas was way out of date. In the end, I guess he prefers to watch players before we get them in, not just looking at Youtube videos of kids in the French Div.2 and hope for the best.
With respect, Wilder is either deluded or being wilfully obstinate. I can understand how he'd prefer to watch players, but that's why you have a network of trusted scouts.