Player market values remain a contentious part of the football conversation, with the player valuations continuing to ruffle the feathers of fans and pundits alike.
Over the course of a campaign, the market values of players and squads can change considerably, with fine runs of form, goals and squad promotions seeing them shoot up, while the opposite turn of events can see a the worth of a squad plummet in the blink of an eye.
Now the season has drawn to a close, we've taken a look (via Transfermarkt data) at how Middlesbrough' s overall squad market value has changed compared to every other Championship side, and ranked them in order of percentage change, along with each club's most highly valued player.
1. Watford
Start of season overall squad market value: £192.7m. End of season overall squad market value: £81.95m. Overall percentage change: -58%. Most valuable player: Ismaila Sarr (estimated market value = £18m) Photo: Julian Finney
2. Bournemouth
Start of season overall squad market value: £161.73m. End of season overall squad market value: £108.8m. Overall percentage change: -33%. Most valuable player: David Brooks (estimated market value = £14.4m) Photo: Mike Hewitt
3. Huddersfield Town
Start of season overall squad market value: £54.2m. End of season overall squad market value: £37.9m. Overall percentage change: -30%. Most valuable player: Juninho Bacuna(estimated market value = £4.5m) Photo: Jacques Feeney
4. Stoke City
Start of season overall squad market value: £68.6m. End of season overall squad market value: £50.4m. Overall percentage change: -27%. Most valuable player: Tyrese Campbell (estimated market value = £5.4m) Photo: George Wood