The statistics that show Warnock
NEIL Warnock has added a total of 17 players to his Cardiff squad during the course of the last two transfer windows.
But the Yorkshireman’s spend during his time in the Welsh capital is incredibly modest when compared to the vast sums shelled out by other sides in the Championship.
Striker Gary Madine was captured from Bolton Wanderers for £5m in January, but the vast majority of the men brought in by Warnock have been signed on loan or Bosman deals.
The Bluebirds’ current first team squad has a purchase value of just £17.9m, a tally significantly lower than the likes of Wolves (£48.46m), Aston Villa (£50.40m), Leeds United (£29.91m) and Derby County (£37.62m).
It’s further proof that Warnock is right to state that Cardiff offer terrific value for money on the pitch given that his side are currently in pole position to pip Fulham to runner-up spot in England’s second tier.
Here’s how much Championship clubs have spent on their current squads, as well as how much it has cost them per victory in comparison with the Bluebirds this season. Sunderland
Purchase value: £35.86m; Wins: 6; Costs per victory: £5.98m
Hull City
Purchase value: £60.75m; Wins: 11; Costs per victory: £5.52m Middlesbrough
Purchase value: £62.67m; Wins: 20; Costs per victory: £3.13m
Sheffield Wednesday
Purchase value: £32.98m; Wins: 12; Costs per victory: £2.75m
Norwich City