At the start of the season they had parachute payments and Russian money hence signing Bridge, Drenthe and Pogrebnyak and keeping the likes of Le Fondre and Robson Kanu. As soon as the Russian money did one they landed back in the shit. This is EXACTLY why FFP is needed and why clubs should be...
Probably the ailing Sir John Madjeski again. If you want more detail the below is absolutely superb. You may also find yourself with even more gratitude to the Blooms once you have read it...