17-02-2015, 10:05
They'll survive the same way as Blackpool and Wigan, who rarely filled their ground. Most of the income comes from the TV deal, a chunk more from whatever the owner is willing to throw at it. What they take at the gate is secondary. That and they could decide to charge "Chelsea" prices rather than £20 odd quid a match.
Prem Clubs in particular and many clubs in general (not all) no longer live off their gate money alone. It just helps to control the debt.
Prem Clubs in particular and many clubs in general (not all) no longer live off their gate money alone. It just helps to control the debt.
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