Crusaders legend reveals what is making him fearful for clubs' survival in Premiership's new big-money era
Crusaders legend and assistant boss David Rainey says he has plenty of sympathy for clubs fighting hard to charter a sensible financial course at a time of increased investment and inflated wages.
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Quinault not for passing in Criterion Stakes at York
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