January activity (or lack of) sums up PSR mess
We’re approaching the final 10 days of the January window and it feels like it’s been another quiet month across the board, Man City aside.
Premier League sides remain restricted to losses of £105m over a rolling three-year period and Aston Villa recently had a bid rejected to increase that limit to £135m; a proposal that was conveniently rejected by ‘big six’ clubs such as Liverpool.
Not only is PSR limiting what so many billionaire business’ can spend, we have ‘big six’ sides with huge commercial revenues that we seem unable to match given the new rules in place on ‘fair market value’ sponsorship deals.
Back to transfers, Newcastle haven’t signed a first-team player for near enough three transfer windows in a row, with PSR and spending restrictions a constant source of frustration or the club, Eddie Howe and fans.
I understand the need to protect football clubs and promote sustainability, but there’s something off about it all when owners worth hundreds of billions are being told they must sell-to-buy when Man City invest heavily with 115 charges and Chelsea spend a BILLION within two years without a single FFP breach.
The former Toon striker questions how Nottingham Forest’s growth will pan out after what promises to be a huge season for the Reds, being conscious of the fact Newcastle and Aston Villa – two clubs who recently secured top-four finishes – had to sell just as they hoped to kick on.
Asked if there was one thing he’d like to see change in modern day football, Shearer said: “Get rid of the PSR rules…dramatically change them.”
“They are (competing) this season, but it’s a big but. Nottingham Forest have come in and they have challenged the big boys. But over recent seasons, we have seen Newcastle do that and disappear. We have seen Aston Villa do that and they’re now eighth.
“Would that happen to Forest? Would they be able to go on and spend again? Look at where Bournemouth are and what they are doing.
“I’ve always said the way they are at the minute doesn’t sit easy with me because it’s not designed for anyone to come in and challenge the big boys. You might do it for one season but, after that, you’re not able to do it.
“Ultimately, being competitive all boils down to the finances.”
January activity (or lack of) sums up PSR mess
We’re approaching the final 10 days of the January window and it feels like it’s been another quiet month across the board, Man City aside.
Premier League sides remain restricted to losses of £105m over a rolling three-year period and Aston Villa recently had a bid rejected to increase that limit to £135m; a proposal that was conveniently rejected by ‘big six’ clubs such as Liverpool.
Not only is PSR limiting what so many billionaire business’ can spend, we have ‘big six’ sides with huge commercial revenues that we seem unable to match given the new rules in place on ‘fair market value’ sponsorship deals.
Back to transfers, Newcastle haven’t signed a first-team player for near enough three transfer windows in a row, with PSR and spending restrictions a constant source of frustration or the club, Eddie Howe and fans.
I understand the need to protect football clubs and promote sustainability, but there’s something off about it all when owners worth hundreds of billions are being told they must sell-to-buy when Man City invest heavily with 115 charges and Chelsea spend a BILLION within two years without a single FFP breach.
January activity (or lack of) sums up PSR mess
We’re approaching the final 10 days of the January window and it feels like it’s been another quiet month across the board, Man City aside.
Premier League sides remain restricted to losses of £105m over a rolling three-year period and Aston Villa recently had a bid rejected to increase that limit to £135m; a proposal that was conveniently rejected by ‘big six’ clubs such as Liverpool.
Not only is PSR limiting what so many billionaire business’ can spend, we have ‘big six’ sides with huge commercial revenues that we seem unable to match given the new rules in place on ‘fair market value’ sponsorship deals.
Back to transfers, Newcastle haven’t signed a first-team player for near enough three transfer windows in a row, with PSR and spending restrictions a constant source of frustration or the club, Eddie Howe and fans.
I understand the need to protect football clubs and promote sustainability, but there’s something off about it all when owners worth hundreds of billions are being told they must sell-to-buy when Man City invest heavily with 115 charges and Chelsea spend a BILLION within two years without a single FFP breach.
