The point made about finishing 8th and being well adrift on points is a valid one, it could even be tempting if we are level on points with the team in 9th to throw your last game and hopefully have a more interesting end to the season with an extra home game despite the risk of relegation.

I would guess that the end of season pay-out will be much higher for 8th than 9th. Hopefully enough to make your scenario not financially beneficial to the club.