As Bayern Munich explain why they choose to keep season tickets as low as £104 for adults, the moral bankruptcy of the Premier League is again laid bare.
“The commercial transformation of the English game, which has created hugely successful global brands, had been seen as the model to emulate. However, the escalation of player wages, poor financial management of grass roots fans has left many people jaded. In contrast, the cheap tickets, high attendances, democratic ownership structure and financial prudence of the Bundesliga now looks like an attractive alternative,
Whether by luck or design, Newcastle United are now heading into the FFP era with a financial framework which will allow them to operate within the new rules.
