The economy is far from what it used to be. Now, more than ever, spenders are clinging to those pennies found under the couch like never before.
For some time, it seemed as if the football community was immune to the terrible effects of the recession and to a large extent, it still is. However, a bargain buy is always appreciated and the 2011-12 season was an exemplary sample of how they can be taken advantage of in the Premier League.