Premiership wages hit all-time high
11th Apr 2006, 17:07 GMT
Premiership players' salaries have reached an all-time high after jumping by 65% since 2000, a new survey released on Tuesday revealed. The average top-flight player now earns £676 000 basic pay, a rise from the approximate £410 000 which clubs paid their stars six years ago.
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