Mowbray accepted the job last season not this so yes he most likely did except the job last season not knowing what this seasons budget will be. It's quite incredible to think that the manager sets the budget, I bet there's not a manager in football who sets the budget, that will always be driven by the owners. Mowbray actually made a point of accepting the job in the first place without guarantees of extra budget. He's been quoted as saying I told Joy I didn't want anymore money just control of the playing budget, it's all well documented at the time of his appointment full time. I think you're confusing control of a budget with setting it. He doesn't set the budget full stop.