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It would be interesting to see stats for lower league clubs income over the years since the late 80's / early 90's to now Whether their income (in real terms / adjusted for inflation) has actually dropped and if so by how much or have higher match day prices, consolidation payments from the PL...

But these clubs have had bigger neighbours around them for decades and have survived, to put the blame on them and their success is ridiculous Blame things like the Bosman ruling (inflating wages dramatically) Blame things like the fact fans are keen to see clubs splashing the cash to chase...

I really hope both will be saved but fear the worst will happen here Football club ownership has always been a money pit for owners, but nowadays, with clubs so heavily in debt and many caught in a debt spiral (interest payments on existing debts whilst chasing (and overspending) trying to stay...

Surely gate money and match day sales are very important to clubs at that level, reducing the league size and therefore how many games they play will just reduce their income and make it even harder for many to survive