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That is rumoured to be Thomas Hitzelsperger I think.

Are you saying that Hitzelsperger is signing only if Bridge joins then? :thumbsup:

*cough* Vicente *cough* *cough*

I'm not arguing that we shouldn't be trying to get these deals, just pointing out that it makes me feel uncomfortable. The rules are there, it's just that this one is a crap and unfair rule IMO. Don't like caps. I'd just rather see a fairer distribution of income across the professional game...

No. The argument is that it has ALWAYS been immoral, that's why some of us are uncomfortable now that we're likely to be beneficiaries.

I think the issue is that we are being "unfairly" subsidised. But thinking it through, with the game in such a ridiculous situation where players earning £5m a year don't even get to feature in their club's first team squad, I can't see that there many alternatives.

How many loan moves have we done where we are only paying a fraction of the wages then?

Agreed. If that's true, then I share your concern (and El Presidente's).

But he's on £90k a week. I love football, but if I was asked to forgo a fair chunk of that to play football elsewhere, I have to admit I would struggle. The real problem is that he is grossly overpaid, and that makes it difficult for him to play football anywhere else.

But it still sticks in the craw. I don't like the fact a smaller club can take players on loan for a fraction of their wages from bigger clubs, and then boss the league. Apart from anything else, it just provides a tailor made excuse for maintaining the status quo - one where moneybags clubs...

I understand what you're saying, but I'm curious as to how you've arrived at (b). Could you elaborate?

This.