A budget is set, the manager gets to allocate it where he wants, but the wage structure is strict and based on financial prudence - its all 4th highest budget stuff and throwing kitchen sinks at players, well thats the mantra of some Rovers fans, and Cork tbh. At least we know Dundalk are burning Euro cash for fun but theres no fan ownership to step in if things start to get out of hand!!! I know Towell would hardly have dropped to L2 unless its was a top offer but how is it known that hs deal was €4250pw. Maybe he knew he wasnt getting a contract much better than what Rovers and Dundalk were but those offers could a lot less than 4k if there wasnt a queue for his signature. You are right though, it just takes one club to splash the cash and tempt others to try and keep up even when the sums dont add up. Usually there is an embaressing high profile readjustment and champions go bang when suger daddies run out of credit or get bored....
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