‘LG 1 FINANCES ARE SO CRAZY’

By Chris Dunlavy

CHALLENGE: Gareth Ainsworth, left, and owner Roland Wycherley

NEW Shrewsbury Town boss Gareth Ainsworth says outgoing owner Roland Wycherley has been priced out of “crazy” League One.
Birmingham’s relegation from the Championship, in addition to promotions for big-spending Stockport and Wrexham, have turned the third-tier into a rich man’s playground.
The American-backed Blues paid £12m to sign Fulham striker Jay Stansfield, whilst Wrexham spent a total of £2m on the likes of midfielder Ollie Rathbone and forward Modou Faal. ...

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