£2M on Wages at Carlisle

Yesterday Hereford United manager spoke about his hope that he would be able to keep the club finances in good order despite the credit crunch.

Under Graham Turner's tight controls, wages at Edgar Street are not expected to rise much above the £1M mark this season.

However this morning comes news that Carlisle, where Hereford United visit next Tuesday, are suggesting their wage bill will rise to £2M this season.

Recently Carlisle sold Simon Hackney to Colchester for £105,000. This sale appears to have been required to balance finances. The club has brought in Graham Kavanagh and Joe Anyinsah during the transfer window. They have also extended several players contracts.

"Players of this stature – they include internationals and ex-Premier League players – do not come cheap,” said cheif executive David Allen.

“In fact, our accounts next summer are expected to show that players’ wages will break the £2 million mark for the first time in the club’s history.

“But we know that is the price we have to pay to attract and retain players of this calibre as we seek to compete successfully.”

The £1M+ at Hereford and £2M at Carlisle still look low when compared with Leicester who spend over £10M on wages.

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