I think it is sensible for Championship clubs not to go all in at the beginning of the season but keep a bit back for January in case they are in with a good chance or get an injury to a key player.
I think the latest Boro accounts show a dramatic rise in Match Day Revenue 2014-15. Increased gates boosted by Cup games.
FFP; do the rules allow £39 million over 3 years, so this means Derby and Boro are well within the limits. They have still both gambled on promotion though as...