Thanks - to me this is where football is going wrong. It is basically cheating (that applies to all teams).
When the money disappears what are we left with?
In some ways it is quite sad for the average fan.
Whilst perhaps not being intellectual enough to do all of the excellent analysis justice, I simply do not understand how Palace (or even the PL) allow 109% (%costs vs income). Shouldn't something be done to protect the club from themselves (yes, I know they're morons), but isn't there some level...