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I wondered whether it could be enforced but there are examples in global sports where this exists so guessing must be a lawful practice. I wonder if the reason this is not pushed for by the top clubs is because it would create more of a level playing field for signing players which would...

You make a valid point for players it is not just about the money but in Europe they get the money and the glory. But take us as a example we are a well ran club with (in normal times) good match day income with average players on a bottom 5 playing budget. We are getting millions of pounds of...

It’s a bit of a vicious circle though isn’t it the clubs need the top players to stay and thrive in the competitions that attract and fund those salaries. Without them their business model collapses so players ask for more and the top clubs have to ask for more to fund those increasing costs...

This I my view the market has not and cannot regulate itself as player costs have risen to levels where they are consuming almost the entire income of clubs. A cap is the only answer as we are seeing despite the financial issues of the last year agents are still touting even higher fees and...

All the talk this week has been about evil plotting owners selling the soul of the game but the main reason these clubs are in trouble and chasing money is the non stop astronomical rise of player fees, wages and agents costs. The truth is with a sensible and controlled level of salary and...