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That effect should have been seen last summer; this current season is the first that accounts are subject to FFP scrutiny and potential embargoes. Edit to add: although I do agree that this effect will accumulate year on year as contracts signed pre FFP expire.

This. The club clearly didn't want Bridcutt to leave mid-season; they would've accepted his transfer request otherwise. Bridcutt forced the club's hand, unlike Buckley, who's shown much more professionalism and loyalty.