FC Halifax Town: Wild supports idea of salary cap in National League

It is understood that discussions are taking place about introducing a salary cap in the National League and that a proposal will be put to the National League board this week.

“I would say this because my budget’s lower end, but I think in all football, it’s an opportunity to really take stock of what’s going on and how people conduct their business,” said Wild.

“Even if I was at a team that had a higher-end budget I would be encouraging this because I feel like football needs to come back into reality now.”

A figure of £900,000 for the National League and £700,000 for the National League North/South divisions has been suggested, but the final totals are yet to be confirmed.

It is hoped these figures are high enough to tempt clubs to vote in favour and representatives from around a dozen teams are looking at ways at how it might work.

“I’d expect it around that mark,” Wild said.

“That’s going to hurt a few clubs in our league, there’s at least eight teams way above that.

“But it’s one thing that will go in our favour.”

Wild added: “I’d like to think the power’s coming back to the clubs.

“Certainly the players can’t be demanding astronomical fees and wages, because the money’s just not there to do so.

“We’ll hopefully get a bit more bang for your buck now because of what sort of money’s on offer.”