FFP is crucial IMO.

FFP is crucial IMO.
by NDMike2001 (2018-05-22 09:45:01)

In reply to: I wasn’t bothered. But I can see how he viewed your posted by tex29

It's just about the only thing holding back clubs like PSG, Chelsea, Barca, yes even City, from completely inflating the market and buying championships. Obviously it's not a perfect system, and it still favors the bigger clubs. But the old way did too. At least the new system tries to hold the club accountable for making wise business decisions, and not just using outside money.

If you can find ways to build your powerhouse within the FFP system, then more power to you.

All that being said, I still have no idea how in the world James and Mbappe loans got pulled off.

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Then institute a wage cap applicable to all teams. - tex29 2018-05-22 13:43:40
- Who knows. It's a complicated rule...and a crooked sport. - NDMike2001 2018-05-22 14:50:17
  - As long as the debt isn’t passed on to the team, does it - tex29 2018-05-22 15:02:41
    - That's such a myopic view. - NDMike2001 2018-05-23 09:07:28
      - So this is about the workers in Liverpool, London, - tex29 2018-05-23 09:41:19
        Again, your view is myopic. - NDMike2001 2018-05-23 11:19:24
        Again, if that’s your concern (that teams like Swansea can’t - tex29 2018-05-23 12:00:19
        Across what board? - NDMike2001 2018-05-23 21:30:34
        As an aside, this was a great thread - HTownND 2018-05-24 13:46:11
        Just shows how polarizing it all is! * - NDMike2001 2018-05-25 07:47:35