Capping will curtail investment - PFA chief
Widespread salary capping will drive potential investors away from the game, according to the Professional Footballers’ Association deputy chief executive Mick McGuire.
McGuire made his comments after a survey – conducted by the Independent and the PFA – that revealed the average Premiership player’s salary is £676,000 (€970,100) per year.
The figures will only increase the debate for salary capping at the top level by those alarmed at the money on offer.
McGuire is not convinced it is the best road to go down although it can operate in Leagues One and Two.
“I can understand the merits of salary capping but it will not solve any financial problems,” he told PA Sport.
“It almost takes away to a certain extent the responsibility individuals at clubs have to follow. That is what we feel too often that clubs have not done.
“History has shown in other sports salary capping does not work. In fact there is an encouragment to drive money underground.
“Just as important is that the last thing you want to do is discourage individuals putting their money in.”
McGuire believes clubs are becoming far more intelligent when it comes to cutting deals with players.
He said: “They are using far more imaganitive ways in salary negotiations.
“Some players in the survey are earning as much in incentives to get on the pitch as guarantees.
“There is far more importance now appearance fees, status bonuses and goal bonuses.
“Why give a four-year contract when the club has no idea where it is going to be in that time.”
