KARL Robinson has welcomed news that a salary cap for clubs in Sky Bet League One will be scrapped.
The English Football League (EFL) introduced the cap in August, in order tackle the issue of rising wages, while attempting to make clubs more sustainable.
Under the proposals, a £2.5 million limit would have been brought in for League One teams, with a £1.5 million cap brought in for sides in League Two.
However, an independent arbitration panel upheld a claim from the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) that the EFL was in breach of the constitution of the Professional Football Negotiating and Consultative Committee (PFNCC), when introducing the squad salary caps.
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Robinson said he hoped that the removal of the cap would enable his side to push on in the summer, but also warned that clubs shouldn’t overspend.
“I spoke to most of our shareholders and we were very focal in that we believe in football’s sustainability,” he said.
“We believe in this game having a longevity for many more years to come and how you do that is by reducing the amount of money you spend and making it more cost-effective and economically viable.
“But equally we have a dream, you should be able to dream that and back that up.
“There’s been many teams above us that have gone on amazing journeys.
“For all these teams under the rules and regulations, this wouldn’t have been a possibility.
“This is really important but we can’t be silly.
“I believe in the academy and the youth, I believe in doing things in a way where you can buy and sell, and support your football club.
“We just hope that we can get a little bit more of an opportunity in the summer to be even more competitive than we are today.”
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The matter was taken to the independent panel, which ruled that the EFL was in breach of its agreement as a member of the PFNCC.
Clubs had voted in favour of the new financial controls, with the EFL now set to talk to them about the decision this week.
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