by Stranded »
08 Jul 2022 08:54
We don't have a firm limit as such on wages this year though, only the average and some fluff about agreed limits with the EFL for individuals, so if the average is 8k, we can pay someone 10k but would need to be balanced with say one individual getting 6k.
If Long is going to be key to the way we want to play next year, then I don't have a problem as such paying a bit more, as it would need to be ratified as in line with our restrictions, but if he is just going to be an option then it makes little sense esp. if it stops us bringing in someone else who could be very important.
At the end of the day, if he signs, he fits with the EFL approved budget so fair enough, if he doesn't I'm not going to lose any sleep as if Shane Long had never played for us, there wouldn't be any sort of clamour to sign him.