Jack Butland has attacked Stoke City's transfer work after their relegation was confirmed on Saturday.
Defeat at home to Crystal Palace ended Stoke's survival hopes.
“I think the whole recruitment process needs looking at, to be honest," said Butland. “Too many of the recent investments have been completely unused and that's unacceptable. That's got to be looked at, because it's been farcical.
"We've gone into a game today – and over the last few months – with half the squad dotted around the world, not even involved. Some are on loan, rightly so - you're allowed to go out on loan – things you can't knock. But then there's been transfers who aren't even part of the squad for all kinds of reasons, whether it be discipline, whether it be lack of performance.
“So you've got to look at that, what decisions are being made and the type of characters.
“Look at Badou Ndiaye and Moritz Bauer – two positive signings. But you look at other signings that have been made and they're not even here to have an input."