It's their 'fault' inasmuch as they didn't have the guts to introduce (and then implement) a system with real sanctions for transgressors. The current system has no real sanctions, it's just window dressing. The proof being that Bournemouth were happy to accept their 'punishment' as it is no...
Bournemouth got 71.4 million for playing in the PL (Source: http://www.totalsportek.com/football/premier-league-prize-money-table-2015/). Well worth flouting the FFP rules, especially as they didn't get relegated and can expect to earn even more next year! No wonder they paid the tiny fine...
What was their fine? 200 million? 300 million? I haven't read the story but without looking I'm prepared to wager money that the fine is nothing like the money they've raked in from just being in the PL. They took a gamble and it paid off. Actually they took two gambles. The first one was that...