Liverpool asked to explain furlough decision by supporters' group
4 years, 9 months ago

Liverpool asked to explain furlough decision by supporters' group

The Hindu  

Supporters' group Spirit of Shankly has called on Liverpool to explain the decision to furlough a number of staff amid the coronavirus crisis. "We understand this is essentially an employee/employer issue, but as LFC's recognised official supporter representatives, we are concerned about the damage this is causing to our club's reputation and values," the letter - signed by chair Joe Blott - read. The fan group has also asked for clarity on a variety of details, among them the number of non-playing employees involved, while adding they "look forward to a speedy and comprehensive response". Carragher declared the "respect and goodwill" earned following efforts made by manager Jurgen Klopp and captain Jordan Henderson - who is reportedly spearheading an attempt from Premier League players to raise funds for the National Health Service - earlier during the pandemic had now been lost.

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Liverpool hails 'strong' financial position despite 6 million dollar loss
2 years, 10 months ago

Liverpool hails 'strong' financial position despite 6 million dollar loss

The Hindu  

Despite posting a fiscal-year loss for a second consecutive season, Liverpool said Friday it has built a “really strong and sustainable” financial position in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Premier League club reported a pre-tax loss of 4.8 million pounds for the financial year through May 2021 after a comparative loss of 46 million pounds the prior year. “It …

Liverpool: Club announce wage bill has dropped despite Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota signings
2 years, 10 months ago

Liverpool: Club announce wage bill has dropped despite Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota signings

Daily Mail  

Liverpool chiefs insist they remain committed to investing in Jurgen Klopp's squad after revealing their wage bill has dropped despite recording a pre-tax loss in their annual accounts. Figures for the period ending May 2021 - which included their first league title triumph in 30 years - show the club made a pre-tax loss of £4.8million. Liverpool chiefs are still …

Liverpool report £46 million pre-tax loss, matchday revenue down by £13 million
3 years, 8 months ago

Liverpool report £46 million pre-tax loss, matchday revenue down by £13 million

Firstpost  

Just a week after Liverpool were forced to pull out of the controversial Super League following a furious public backlash, the reigning Premier League champions’ revealed the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Liverpool reported a £46 million pre-tax loss for the financial year ending May 2020, figures that suggest why the club’s owners were prepared to join the failed …

Liverpool set for record payday as clubs agree to delay cuts - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Liverpool set for record payday as clubs agree to delay cuts - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Liverpool will receive a record GBP 175 million payout for winning the Premier League after all 20 clubs in England’s top-flight agreed to postpone any reductions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to The Times. The newspaper reported on Wednesday that teams will receive their entire payout for last season and rebates to broadcasters, which could amount to GBP 330 …

How much income will your Premier League club lose during coronavirus crisis?
4 years, 9 months ago

How much income will your Premier League club lose during coronavirus crisis?

Daily Mail  

Liverpool's position became indefensible before they reversed their decision but that is of little comfort to clubs in the Premier League's lower reaches, who now know that they furlough staff at their peril. Liverpool CEO Peter Moore apologised to fans on Monday and the decision was reversed Liverpool, the 2019 Champions League winners, turned a profit of £42million last year …

Manchester United choose not to furlough staff, Liverpool reverse decision and apologise to fans
4 years, 9 months ago

Manchester United choose not to furlough staff, Liverpool reverse decision and apologise to fans

India TV News  

Following the footsteps of Manchester City, Manchester United opted against using the government's furloughing scheme to protect its employees amid the coronavirus pandemic that the world is battling against. "A range of possible scenarios were considered, including but not restricted to: applying to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which pays 80 per cent of salary and guaranteeing the 20 per …

Coronavirus: Liverpool make furlough U-turn following backlash
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Liverpool make furlough U-turn following backlash

The Hindu  

Liverpool have made a U-turn on their decision to furlough a number of non-playing staff impacted by the Premier League's suspension following a backlash, CEO Peter Moore has confirmed. "We believe we came to the wrong conclusion last week to announce that we intended to apply to the Coronavirus Retention Scheme and furlough staff due to the suspension of the …

Liverpool: This Means More is exactly why club can’t escape criticism for furloughing staff in coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Liverpool: This Means More is exactly why club can’t escape criticism for furloughing staff in coronavirus lockdown

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In aiming to frame why Liverpool’s decision to …

Piers Morgan leads the backlash against Liverpool's billionaire American owners
4 years, 9 months ago

Piers Morgan leads the backlash against Liverpool's billionaire American owners

Daily Mail  

Piers Morgan has branded Liverpool's decision to furlough non-playing staff as 'astonishingly stupid' and says the club have ruined their reputation. Piers Morgan says Liverpool have ruined their reputation after furloughing non-playing staff Morgan says the decision made by the club's American owners is 'astonshingly stupid' Morgan says Liverpool shouldn't be furloughing staff when they can afford to pay top …

COMMENT: Liverpool have shredded reputation by putting wealth before employees
4 years, 9 months ago

COMMENT: Liverpool have shredded reputation by putting wealth before employees

Daily Mail  

If you want to see how a decision has been received, turn to social media. Liverpool owner John Henry has been criticised for the decision to furlough non-playing staff Jurgen Klopp has shown compassion during pandemic but it will be forgotten by supporters The club's decision has also overshadowed Jordan Henderson's campaign to help the NHS WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT'S …

Manchester City will not seek virus furlough offer
4 years, 9 months ago

Manchester City will not seek virus furlough offer

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Manchester City say they will not be furloughing employees at the taxpayer's expense after a number of Premier League clubs took advantage of the British government's scheme to fund non-playing staff during the coronavirus epidemic. On Saturday, table-topping Liverpool became the fifth Premier League club to announce a furlough, accessing the government's job retention scheme, which means the public …

Man City won't seek govt's furlough scheme to fund non-playing staff
4 years, 9 months ago

Man City won't seek govt's furlough scheme to fund non-playing staff

The Hindu  

Manchester City says it will not be furloughing employees at the taxpayer's expense after a number of Premier League clubs took advantage of the British government's scheme to fund non-playing staff during the coronavirus epidemic. On Saturday, table-topping Liverpool became the fifth Premier League club to announce a furlough, accessing the government's job retention scheme, which means the public purse …

Liverpool fans' group Spirit of Shankly to ask for an explanation over decision to furlough staff
4 years, 9 months ago

Liverpool fans' group Spirit of Shankly to ask for an explanation over decision to furlough staff

Daily Mail  

Liverpool fans' group Spirit of Shankly have written to the club to explain the decision to furlough their non-playing staff. Liverpool have faced significant criticism for the decision to place their staff onto the government scheme, which sees the taxpayer pay 80 per cent of wages up to £2,500, especially given they made £42million in profit last year. When it …

Liverpool slammed by Jamie Carragher over furlough decision
4 years, 9 months ago

Liverpool slammed by Jamie Carragher over furlough decision

The Hindu  

Jamie Carragher has blasted Liverpool for its decision to place staff impacted by the Premier League suspension on furlough, suggesting the move loses the club "respect and goodwill". In Carragher's opinion, Liverpool's decision has seen them lose much of the respect Jurgen Klopp and players had earned the club for their behaviour and attitudes earlier in the crisis, with Jordan …

Dietmar Hamann questions Liverpool after furlough decision
4 years, 9 months ago

Dietmar Hamann questions Liverpool after furlough decision

The Hindu  

Dietmar Hamann is the latest former Liverpool player to criticise the club's decision to place staff impacted by the Premier League's suspension on furlough, stating it is going against its values by doing so. Liverpool became the fifth Premier League club to announce the measures, with all of them attracting criticism as detractors feel profit-making businesses owned by wealthy individuals …

Liverpool furlough non-playing staff amid COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Liverpool furlough non-playing staff amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu  

Premier League leaders Liverpool have furloughed some of their non-playing staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are holding talks about the prospect of salary deductions for players and senior staff, the club said on Saturday. Several English top-flight clubs, such as Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth and Newcastle United, have already put non-playing staff on furlough, with football's return in England …

Liverpool furloughs staff affected by PL suspension
4 years, 9 months ago

Liverpool furloughs staff affected by PL suspension

The Hindu  

Liverpool has placed a number of staff impacted by the Premier League suspension on furlough, the club announced on Saturday. A statement from the league leader read: "Liverpool FC has placed some staff who are impacted by the Premier League suspension on furlough. From the Archives - How Liverpool conquered the FIFA Club World Cup There has been public pressure …

Liverpool reveal they have placed staff on furlough
4 years, 9 months ago

Liverpool reveal they have placed staff on furlough

Daily Mail  

Liverpool Football Club is continuing to deal with a range of challenges caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and would like to update supporters on the progress that has been made to date. While our priority from the outset has been to focus primarily on the health and wellbeing of our players, staff, supporters and local community, the …

Lineker slams Spurs decision to furlough non-playing staff
4 years, 9 months ago

Lineker slams Spurs decision to furlough non-playing staff

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to furlough 550 of their non-playing staff due to the economic fall-out from the coronavirus pandemic has been sharply criticised by former Spurs and England great Gary Lineker. “What they are doing to their staff I don’t agree with whatsoever.” Lineker said the Spurs players may take a different line to the club and volunteer to have …

Premier League clubs using furlough scheme need to pay extra tax on players' wages
4 years, 9 months ago

Premier League clubs using furlough scheme need to pay extra tax on players' wages

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Premier League clubs that use government money for the salaries of non-playing staff, while continuing to pay players their full wage could be hit by a new tax. Julian Knight, who chairs the British Government's Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, expressed his "dismay" at clubs using the government's furlough scheme which will guarantee 80 percent of salary for …

Premier League: Liverpool announces GBP 42m pre-tax profits
4 years, 10 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool announces GBP 42m pre-tax profits

The Hindu  

Liverpool has announced pre-tax profits of GBP 42 million for the financial period ending May 31, 2019, despite a club-record spend on players. A new Champions League broadcasting deal and the team's second-place finish in the Premier League under Jurgen Klopp last year also boosted profits. Andy Hughes, Liverpool's chief operating officer, said via the club's website: "This continued strengthening …

Liverpool announce record-breaking profit of £125m despite £190m spending spree on new stars
5 years, 11 months ago

Liverpool announce record-breaking profit of £125m despite £190m spending spree on new stars

Daily Mail  

Liverpool posted a record-breaking £125million profit before tax last year - even after spending £190million on new players. The financial statements show £137m came into the club from player transfers — the largest chunk being Philippe Coutinho's January sale to Barcelona in a deal worth up to £142m — during the accounting period. All was reinvested, plus more, as the …

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