For me, I can't see any obvious drawbacks. Even if it was in the PL, we might finally get past the stage we've been at for a few years where *very good* players would rather sit on the bench at a big club than start every week at a medium sized club.
Le Tissier at Southampton, Okocha at Bolton, and of course our very own TLF, if it was nowadays they'd all be sitting on Man City's bench. Even more so now we have 9 substitutes.
If this was introduced in the PL, you might find players going to whoever can afford to pay them the most, and it won't always be the Man City when they're inn is full.
Even better, imho!There's a player cap too.
No more than 22 senior players, down to 20 players from 2022 onwards.
What so Chelsea couldn't have 45 full professionals out on loan? Whatever next!A great idea if it is implemented correctly and fairly. It'll certainly stop clubs from having too many players on the books and restricting the development of younger players.
Promoted teams have to be able to compete once they move into a new league though, otherwise it is a bit pointless.
I'm all for a salary cap, but it has to be done right. Maybe paying some of the TV money to clubs upfront might help those getting promoted from League One into the Championship so that they can bridge the gap without running up debts?
Something needs to happen for sure.
Salary Cap is definately worth exploring and good that it is linked to maximum number of players.
There is a potential issue of Championship don’t implement it. Means they could easily pick off ‘underpaid’ lower league players.
Difficult for Championship to implement given clubs relegated from Prem will have massive wages and parachute payments.
Could still pay bigger fees and will still have an impact.If Sunderland are pulling in 25-30k a week then they should be able to pay more than a team who gets 3k through the door.