The simple answer is they will go again. This isn’t new for east kilbride. They have been throwing money at this for many years now. And have been very close.
This year does seem like they are pushing boat out more than previous seasons, but i honestly dont think they are in relation to the standard of the league now.
Levels have been raised year on year so the standard of players has to if you want to continue to compete. But they have always brought in players, good seasoned pros from leagues above, right from there first season.
Its maybe more highlighted now with the profile of the manager and the circus he seems to bring along with him.
It remains to be seen if they will manage it this year. Strong team on paper. But teams on paper don’t win anything. As i’ve witnessed more than i would have liked.