http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/Sport/Football/Malpas-wants-decision-from-duo.htm

Meanwhile, Malpas has confirmed that the majority of Caley Thistle’s new recruits for next season have been sourced from England simply because Scottish players are proving too expensive.

"The players that will be coming here are predominantly from the English leagues," he said.

"The Scottish players we looked at were too expensive. Essentially, some are pricing themselves out of the market.

"We’ve got a wage structure here, which is the same for every club, but you’ve got to shop where you can afford and for us that is in England."

Last season Butcher said it. This season Malpas is saying the same. That Scottish Footballers are too expensive. The average wage in Scotland is around £20k yet our footballers are looking for wages way above that. Yes its a short career but does that give them carte blanche to demand the highest earnings. Earnings are one of the things killing the game in this country. The smaller clubs like ours cant afford to pay the prima donna salaries being demanded so the two or three clubs with the larger fanbase will always top the scales.

Is it greed or are those players deserving of what they ask for? Bear in mind that bonuses are paid on top of salaries.

If you end up unemployed and out of football if thats your profession due to nobody offering acceptable wages then yes you are greedy. If you make a demand and get paid for it then you are using the skill set at your disposal to get the best income possible in a competitive market.

Its simple supply and demand - as long as someone will pay the desired rate then why be a fool and accept less? Loyalty doesnt pay bills or provide for a family!!!

This thread is becoming more existential by the post.

If you end up unemployed and out of football if thats your profession due to nobody offering acceptable wages then yes you are greedy. If you make a demand and get paid for it then you are using the skill set at your disposal to get the best income possible in a competitive market.

Its simple supply and demand - as long as someone will pay the desired rate then why be a fool and accept less? Loyalty doesnt pay bills or provide for a family!!!

Agreed...but why do they pretend that money isn't the main impetus as so many do?