The cap would limit any new contract to £7,000 per week and

Daily Mail claim Championship clubs are set to discuss introducing a salary cap from next season.


The cap would limit any new contract to £7,000 per week and would see clubs attempting to renegotiate existing deals.


The number would be a big drop for many clubs with the average highest earner in the Championship earning £29,000 per week.

Currently, the highest-paid player in the second tier earns a whopping £68,000 per week.

The average lowest-paid player earns £8,500, which puts into perspective the level of the cut being discussed.

The measures wouldn't end there, either, with proposals for each squad to be limited to 24 with a certain number of 23-and-unders.

According to the report, the EFL also wants the next transfer window to remain open until the end of March to allow clubs to rebalance their books.

"It's common sense," one EFL club official told SportsMail. "Extending the window would allow us flexibility as we try to keep afloat."

Beyond the Championship, it is being reported that players are being told the chances of resuming the current season are 'receding'.

Across all leagues, it is unlikely fans will return to stadiums until at least January.

The EFL declined to comment when asked about the story, but clubs are set to meet today to discuss plans both for the current season and the future.

it would be a disaster to put a salary cap on the championship and not have a related one inthe premier league.

we already have a cap, its called financial fair play.. and some clubs seem to be far better at getting around it than others...

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we already have a cap, its called financial fair play.. and some clubs seem to be far better at getting around it than others...

Some clubs are absolute geniuses at getting around it!!!

Footballer wages to be cut?

Cardiff City boss Neil Harris believes the coronavirus crisis will lead to a drop in player wages.

The game has been suspended across the UK since March and it is unclear whether the 2019-20 season will be completed.

Harris feels the financial implications of coronavirus will "reshape" the sport in Britain.

"I think there has to be a reality check somewhere," Harris said.

No salary cap will work irrespective as to the figures or limits involved

At present we have a financial fair play rule in place. Clubs are already doing what they can to get around that - and they will do the same with a salary cap.

Here "Up North" they tried to do something similar with Rugby League and, being a photographer, you hear a lot of the stories.

For example there was one club whose players were "technically" employed by their sponsors and were paid a monthly wage by that sponsor - outside of the jurisdiction of the RFL. That sponsor also paid their "employee" a bonus for appearing for their "Sporting Side" and even paid them a bonus if they scored a try or won a game.

Another example, that I heard, was of a player being paid a relative paltry sum each week for a rugby league player only for his wife to be employed by the club, sponsor or senior personnel (at an associated business) on a substantial weekly salary for say an office worker.

Its simply unworkable - and given the Saracens example - individuals will only get better at hiding things.

One thing this virus has done,is prove that players get vastly overpaid,football has started to lose the plot,players at the moment are bigger than the club,it was once the opposite

One thing this virus has done,is prove that players get vastly overpaid,football has started to lose the plot,players at the moment are bigger than the club,it was once the opposite

its really not so different to any other business... if your very good at your job and find out your boss is suddenly getting 10 times as much for the service/product that you supply, your an idiot if you allow that to continue without wanting a big chunk... players will never be bigger than clubs but their wages will continue to go up in line with TV money..

One thing this virus has done,is prove that players get vastly overpaid,football has started to lose the plot,players at the moment are bigger than the club,it was once the opposite

its no different to say movie stars or F1 etc, where there is big money to be made then people will push for big wages and who wouldnt. i think nearly everyone wants to earn as much as they can, nothing wrong with that.

One thing this virus has done,is prove that players get vastly overpaid,football has started to lose the plot,players at the moment are bigger than the club,it was once the opposite

its really not so different to any other business... if your very good at your job and find out your boss is suddenly getting 10 times as much for the service/product that you supply, your an idiot if you allow that to continue without wanting a big chunk... players will never be bigger than clubs but their wages will continue to go up in line with TV money..

There have already been numerous cases,where the player has proven to be bigger than the club,payet forced a move,been a few more who’s names I can’t recall,since the Bosnan ruling,the top players at least,rule the clubs,

One thing this virus has done,is prove that players get vastly overpaid,football has started to lose the plot,players at the moment are bigger than the club,it was once the opposite

its no different to say movie stars or F1 etc, where there is big money to be made then people will push for big wages and who wouldnt. i think nearly everyone wants to earn as much as they can, nothing wrong with that.

Nothing wrong with it?,I suppose that’s done to opinion,most clubs have payed off staff because they can’t afford to pay the wages,it’s easy to replace say the tea lady,not the same as a player on millions,we all want the cash I agree,but are footballers really worth the high wages they earn,personally after this virus,I’d rather see an nhs working earn big money,rather than a footballer any day of the week

These stars in all industries can have the spoils of war.However, they should not expect the fans to pay dollar for it.

How can they have so much disposable income to have all these cars and houses. It's great Bale could give away a million to NHS but the money these people earn is not right.

Not sure the legal angle here. But could all the clubs in football world go into administration and change contracts of players.

Our top players on at least 20,000 and yet we are in debt like many other teams. Paycap the only way accross all levels of football.

Liverpool will lose 85 million next season in matchday revenue and will still make plent of money. Transfer fres, agent fees , big wages . Im feeling the industries pain. Go bust you greedy bas......

Anybody remember when we got relegated back to championship under Malky/Ole. I renewed like always and got charged prem prices. Wouldn't it have been nice to have a reduced price after the relegation was confirmed. Greedy bas..... They had money to pay off contracts though. Greed and more greed, fu... the fans.

One thing this virus has done,is prove that players get vastly overpaid,football has started to lose the plot,players at the moment are bigger than the club,it was once the opposite

its no different to say movie stars or F1 etc, where there is big money to be made then people will push for big wages and who wouldnt. i think nearly everyone wants to earn as much as they can, nothing wrong with that.

Nothing wrong with it?,I suppose that’s done to opinion,most clubs have payed off staff because they can’t afford to pay the wages,it’s easy to replace say the tea lady,not the same as a player on millions,we all want the cash I agree,but are footballers really worth the high wages they earn,personally after this virus,I’d rather see an nhs working earn big money,rather than a footballer any day of the week

Nice thought just totally unrealistic.

No not worth the wages they are on but football makes big money so of course the stars of that are going to be on big money, same with most industries.

You are only worth what somebody is willing to pay you.... Its supply and demand.

I just can not see how water tight contracts can be changed. If the club can not continue paying you they either need to sell you with a leaving fee if you the player is not going to receive the same wages, mutually pay up your contact or file for bankruptcy.

There may well be many technically insolvent clubs in the championship in the closed season. If asset prices drop due to a glut of championship standard players on the market, then a lot of clubs will be drowning and this could snowball.

I think the championship is the seventh or something like that biggest league in Europe, £7K a week is laughable. Guys on a million a year dropping to 400K. The next contract may be offered at that level, i just can't see a forced change legal or moral.

If i moved jobs from Tesco to Waitrose because they pay more and signed a contract of employment, then the CEO said it tough and my billions are reducing due to the pandemic you need to reduce your salary by 50%, do you honestly think your trade union or solicitor would tell you to approve that ?

Footballers are easy targets at the moment, but this isn't about emotion or how how much a nurse,porter, doctor or driver earns. To me its about the legality.

Professional football is the ultimate capitalist venture, its everyone for themselves, boom or bust. The strong and well run will survive.

I can see a few clubs starting the next season on -10 points whenever the start is

One thing this virus has done,is prove that players get vastly overpaid,football has started to lose the plot,players at the moment are bigger than the club,it was once the opposite

its no different to say movie stars or F1 etc, where there is big money to be made then people will push for big wages and who wouldnt. i think nearly everyone wants to earn as much as they can, nothing wrong with that.

Nothing wrong with it?,I suppose that’s done to opinion,most clubs have payed off staff because they can’t afford to pay the wages,it’s easy to replace say the tea lady,not the same as a player on millions,we all want the cash I agree,but are footballers really worth the high wages they earn,personally after this virus,I’d rather see an nhs working earn big money,rather than a footballer any day of the week

Nice thought just totally unrealistic.

No not worth the wages they are on but football makes big money so of course the stars of that are going to be on big money, same with most industries.

Sums up really what’s wrong with thIs world,people who saves lives are paid peanuts,people who kick a ball around are paid millions

One thing this virus has done,is prove that players get vastly overpaid,football has started to lose the plot,players at the moment are bigger than the club,it was once the opposite

its really not so different to any other business... if your very good at your job and find out your boss is suddenly getting 10 times as much for the service/product that you supply, your an idiot if you allow that to continue without wanting a big chunk... players will never be bigger than clubs but their wages will continue to go up in line with TV money..

There have already been numerous cases,where the player has proven to be bigger than the club,payet forced a move,been a few more who’s names I can’t recall,since the Bosnan ruling,the top players at least,rule the clubs,

don't see it...the club will always be the club and players will always come and go....the fact someone wanted out of his job to go elsewhere to work doesn't make him bigger than the club he wants out of...im not a lover of the Bosman rule but the rules that were in place were not fair on the players..

One thing this virus has done,is prove that players get vastly overpaid,football has started to lose the plot,players at the moment are bigger than the club,it was once the opposite

its really not so different to any other business... if your very good at your job and find out your boss is suddenly getting 10 times as much for the service/product that you supply, your an idiot if you allow that to continue without wanting a big chunk... players will never be bigger than clubs but their wages will continue to go up in line with TV money..

There have already been numerous cases,where the player has proven to be bigger than the club,payet forced a move,been a few more who’s names I can’t recall,since the Bosnan ruling,the top players at least,rule the clubs,

don't see it...the club will always be the club and players will always come and go....the fact someone wanted out of his job to go elsewhere to work doesn't make him bigger than the club he wants out of...im not a lover of the Bosman rule but the rules that were in place were not fair on the players..

The fact he signed a contract is the main point,he was happy to sign it,so stick to it,not kick up a fuss,demand to leave or refuse to play,To get his wish to leave,player bigger than the club in my eyes

BBC News - Premier League 2020-21 without fans? Eight charts on the impact
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52529679

EFL chairman Rick Parry has delivered a stark warning about the state of football clubs' finances amid the coronavirus crisis.

Mr Parry says teams in the EFL - the three divisions below the Premier League - are facing a "£200m financial hole" by September.

The former Liverpool chief executive said the EFL needed a "proper reset post-Covid", with clubs currently "stacking up creditors".

He also said it was "difficult to answer" how many clubs may go out of business.

Cardiff City and Swansea City are in the Championship, the highest division in the EFL, while Newport County are two tiers down in League Two.

What was that Farage quote few years back,' you all laughed at me and my ambitions but you are not laughing any more'. Greedy bas... have had their day by looks. Put the fans first and drop their wages by 50%!!!!!!

Or go bust!!!!!!




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One thing this virus has done,is prove that players get vastly overpaid,football has started to lose the plot,players at the moment are bigger than the club,it was once the opposite

its really not so different to any other business... if your very good at your job and find out your boss is suddenly getting 10 times as much for the service/product that you supply, your an idiot if you allow that to continue without wanting a big chunk... players will never be bigger than clubs but their wages will continue to go up in line with TV money..

There have already been numerous cases,where the player has proven to be bigger than the club,payet forced a move,been a few more who’s names I can’t recall,since the Bosnan ruling,the top players at least,rule the clubs,

don't see it...the club will always be the club and players will always come and go....the fact someone wanted out of his job to go elsewhere to work doesn't make him bigger than the club he wants out of...im not a lover of the Bosman rule but the rules that were in place were not fair on the players..

The fact he signed a contract is the main point,he was happy to sign it,so stick to it,not kick up a fuss,demand to leave or refuse to play,To get his wish to leave,player bigger than the club in my eyes

lots of people take jobs move houses ,get married.. only to find out it was a mistake and they are not happy.. doesn't mean more than what it is...

One thing this virus has done,is prove that players get vastly overpaid,football has started to lose the plot,players at the moment are bigger than the club,it was once the opposite

its really not so different to any other business... if your very good at your job and find out your boss is suddenly getting 10 times as much for the service/product that you supply, your an idiot if you allow that to continue without wanting a big chunk... players will never be bigger than clubs but their wages will continue to go up in line with TV money..

There have already been numerous cases,where the player has proven to be bigger than the club,payet forced a move,been a few more who’s names I can’t recall,since the Bosnan ruling,the top players at least,rule the clubs,

don't see it...the club will always be the club and players will always come and go....the fact someone wanted out of his job to go elsewhere to work doesn't make him bigger than the club he wants out of...im not a lover of the Bosman rule but the rules that were in place were not fair on the players..

The fact he signed a contract is the main point,he was happy to sign it,so stick to it,not kick up a fuss,demand to leave or refuse to play,To get his wish to leave,player bigger than the club in my eyes

lots of people take jobs move houses ,get married.. only to find out it was a mistake and they are not happy.. doesn't mean more than what it is...

Tidy,I ll ring up my bank in the morning,and tell them I’m not happy and won’t be paying mortgage,cheers for advice

One thing this virus has done,is prove that players get vastly overpaid,football has started to lose the plot,players at the moment are bigger than the club,it was once the opposite

its really not so different to any other business... if your very good at your job and find out your boss is suddenly getting 10 times as much for the service/product that you supply, your an idiot if you allow that to continue without wanting a big chunk... players will never be bigger than clubs but their wages will continue to go up in line with TV money..

There have already been numerous cases,where the player has proven to be bigger than the club,payet forced a move,been a few more who’s names I can’t recall,since the Bosnan ruling,the top players at least,rule the clubs,

don't see it...the club will always be the club and players will always come and go....the fact someone wanted out of his job to go elsewhere to work doesn't make him bigger than the club he wants out of...im not a lover of the Bosman rule but the rules that were in place were not fair on the players..

The fact he signed a contract is the main point,he was happy to sign it,so stick to it,not kick up a fuss,demand to leave or refuse to play,To get his wish to leave,player bigger than the club in my eyes

lots of people take jobs move houses ,get married.. only to find out it was a mistake and they are not happy.. doesn't mean more than what it is...

Tidy,I ll ring up my bank in the morning,and tell them I’m not happy and won’t be paying mortgage,cheers for advice

oh that's what happens, you buy a house and then have to live there forever.... ive broken that law 6 times..

One thing this virus has done,is prove that players get vastly overpaid,football has started to lose the plot,players at the moment are bigger than the club,it was once the opposite

its really not so different to any other business... if your very good at your job and find out your boss is suddenly getting 10 times as much for the service/product that you supply, your an idiot if you allow that to continue without wanting a big chunk... players will never be bigger than clubs but their wages will continue to go up in line with TV money..

There have already been numerous cases,where the player has proven to be bigger than the club,payet forced a move,been a few more who’s names I can’t recall,since the Bosnan ruling,the top players at least,rule the clubs,

don't see it...the club will always be the club and players will always come and go....the fact someone wanted out of his job to go elsewhere to work doesn't make him bigger than the club he wants out of...im not a lover of the Bosman rule but the rules that were in place were not fair on the players..

The fact he signed a contract is the main point,he was happy to sign it,so stick to it,not kick up a fuss,demand to leave or refuse to play,To get his wish to leave,player bigger than the club in my eyes

lots of people take jobs move houses ,get married.. only to find out it was a mistake and they are not happy.. doesn't mean more than what it is...

Tidy,I ll ring up my bank in the morning,and tell them I’m not happy and won’t be paying mortgage,cheers for advice

oh that's what happens, you buy a house and then have to live there forever.... ive broken that law 6 times..

No need to break the law fella,you just need to put the house up for sale,any more advice you need just ask