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http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport...14-15-season-1-7million-rest-creep-along.htmlLast season, first-team average salaries were around £1.7million a year
Average basic pay in the Championship was £324,250 per player per year
Figure dropped to £69,500 in League One and £40,350 in League Two
Looking specifically at the disparity between [Manchester] United and Shrewsbury, who have moved from the old Second Division to the non-League and back to the third-tier since 1985-86, the wealth gap has become consistently bigger. [Manchester] United’s whole wage bill was £2.58m as recently as 1985-86, or 10 times bigger than Shrewsbury’s. That ratio was almost the same even 20 years ago.
But by 2005-06, [Manchester] United were paying almost 50 times as much in wages (£65m versus £1.4m) and today almost 100 times more (£210m versus £2.5m).
Thing is, half of their wages go to the taxman, so that's something to consider.
I do agree though, that they get paid too much.
While I am not justifying top level players pay, they don't exactly have an easy life... Many have young families that they get very little time with, with a 9 month season then often international commitments too?
Furthermore strict food, can't go out in public without being pestered, close control over social media, control over what they have to buy because of sponsors, Christmas largely away from family.
Any simple mistake you and I make daily can be picked on and exploded for footballers.
poor performances on the pitch can lead to threats off it including to families.
also think people have to look at what negative mental affects after football, a lot of players struggle with depression after retiring.
Yes what they earn is a lot more than it should be, but I think the common misconception that footballers have it easy is wrong
I'd happily put up with all that for the money they get.
Maybe they/you should try doing a proper job in something like the NHS that is currently facing massive cut backs to get some perspective.
According to that Shrewsbury have a top 6-8 budget.
While I am not justifying top level players pay, they don't exactly have an easy life... Many have young families that they get very little time with, with a 9 month season then often international commitments too?
Furthermore strict food, can't go out in public without being pestered, close control over social media, control over what they have to buy because of sponsors, Christmas largely away from family.
Any simple mistake you and I make daily can be picked on and exploded for footballers.
poor performances on the pitch can lead to threats off it including to families.
also think people have to look at what negative mental affects after football, a lot of players struggle with depression after retiring.
Yes what they earn is a lot more than it should be, but I think the common misconception that footballers have it easy is wrong
You kidding? I see where you're coming from but really? Perhaps a decade or so ago but today? Rooney 1 million a month and he will struggle after he hangs up his boots in some way? Come on this isn't the 80's.
so money solves mental issues? I would argue it increases the likelihood... More money more pressure, more expectancy, what can pro footballers do after football? Yes I agree he will be be well off after it, but I think it's a very sad life once you retire. But your opinion is fair enough.
Im not saying footballers should earn anywhere near as much as they do, but you must agree it isn't like they have such an easy life?
But you can't argue with the fact that no-one wants to watch League 1 or League 2 games on TV. And TV is where the money is.
As an aside I would question the quality of the premier league this season. I've seen some excellent football and goals come from lower leagues some premiership teams would be proud of. I think the gap is closing tbh.
More people attend games outside the top flight in England, then they do Premier League games.
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