Gibson is right
Whilst there is never a level playing field with relegated clubs receiving parachute payments, the situation is exacerbated by some clubs insistence on breaking FFP rules
That cannot continue and at some point the reluctant EFL will have to be seen to be punishing ALL clubs that wilfully flout and break the rules, especially when those clubs believe they can then manipulate those rules, effectively sticking two fingers up to the governing body that implemented those rules, as well as indeed sticking two fingers up to the remaining Championship clubs. It really is inexcusable and unforgivable.
Derby, Villa and the pigs should be punished just as Birmingham have been and it should be done now, not after the season has ended. What will happen should Villa get promoted. They won't care after £150m drops into their bank account. In effect, they may well be denying a legitimately run football club the right to be in the play-offs