I wasn't suggesting that the ONLY way of "competing" is on a like for like basis (financially). Although I guess some (many?) will suggest that it IS the only way to be "competitive" in the PL these days. Open for debate I guess.
@SouthamptonFC: The turnstiles will open at 6pm for tonight's #FAYouthCup game, with admission priced at £5 for adults and £2 for concessions. #saintsfc
@SouthamptonFC: There is parking available in the North and South Car Parks on a first-come first-served basis priced at £2 per vehicle. #saintsfc
David Conn @david_conn
Manchester City in their annual report show an incredible £610m spent on transfer fees since 2008 when Sheikh Mansour of Abu Dhabi took over
The £610m Manchester City spent buying players from 2008 excludes summer 2013, when club spent £102m (transfermarkt figure). Total: £712m.
Manchester City annual report states that while club spent £610m on players from 2008-13, it received £112m transfer fees. Net spend: £498m.