If it wasn't needed already Bristol City fans were given another stark reminder about the ongoing financial impact of the last two years by manager Nigel Pearson in the build-up to Saturday's Championship clash against Peterborough United.
When asked about transfer plans, the manager simply responded, "as it stands at the moment, I can't see us spending any money" as to his expected transfer budget, further reinforcing the challenges for him and the club that lie ahead as they look to remain competitive but also negotiate the EFL's Profit & Sustainability rules.
That's a result of the £38.4m losses posted in December for the financial year ending 2021, as the club's inability to raise significant transfer revenue meant they couldn't offset an ever-increasing wage bill.
