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 contingent on medical guidance and government support. “Liverpool FC has placed some staff who are impacted by the Premier League suspension on furlough,” the European champions said in a statement. “The club has confirmed those staff will be paid 100% of their salaries to ensure no member of staff is financially disadvantaged.” Furloughed British workers can claim 80% of their wages up to 2,500 pounds per month as part of the government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which means Liverpool will top up the remaining 20% of salaries for furloughed staff.

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Premier League: Liverpool's Jordan Henderson concerned about player welfare amid spike in COVID-19 cases
3 years ago

Premier League: Liverpool's Jordan Henderson concerned about player welfare amid spike in COVID-19 cases

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The Premier League announced on Monday its intention to continue with the scheduled matches over the traditionally busy Christmas and New Year period, despite more than 90 confirmed coronavirus cases among players and staff in the last week. London: Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson fears player welfare is too low down the list of football’s priorities as the English game continues …

Thousands of players and staff will be furloughed at public expense if the football is shutdown
3 years, 11 months ago

Thousands of players and staff will be furloughed at public expense if the football is shutdown

Daily Mail  

Shutting down elite football would result in thousands of players and staff being furloughed from the Premier League all the way down to the National League at public expense, say experts and club officials. If football shuts down Manchester United could use the furlough scheme to claim £2,500 per month from the Government to contribute towards Paul Pogba's £1.2m a …

Middlesex cricket club puts players, staff on furlough amid COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

Middlesex cricket club puts players, staff on furlough amid COVID-19 pandemic

Firstpost  

The club also announced pay-cuts across all sections of the staff to protect its long-term well being and stability. London: English county side Middlesex cricket club has opted to furlough players and most of its staff, including coaches, under the UK government’s job retention scheme amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We have to make difficult decisions that not only protect the …

COVID-19: Arsenal players and boss Arteta agree wage cuts
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Arsenal players and boss Arteta agree wage cuts

The Hindu  

Arsenal has announced that players and coaches have reached an agreement over wage cuts, which will take effect this month. In a statement released on Monday, the Gunners said there had been "positive and constructive discussions" at the club, in which there was "a clear appreciation of the gravity of the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and a …

Coronavirus: Premier League club Bournemouth reverse furlough
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Premier League club Bournemouth reverse furlough

The Hindu  

Bournemouth has become the latest Premier League club to reverse its decision to furlough non-playing staff under the UK government's coronavirus job retention scheme. READ | "However well-placed our intentions were, we are aware of criticisms levelled at Premier League clubs applying for this scheme," a club statement read. Newcastle United and Norwich City are the other Premier League clubs …

Spurs reverse decision to furlough non-playing staff after fan opposition
4 years, 8 months ago

Spurs reverse decision to furlough non-playing staff after fan opposition

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Tottenham Hotspur have reversed their decision to furlough staff during the coronavirus pandemic amid criticism from supporters, the Premier League club said in a statement on Monday. Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust had said the club’s decision to use the government scheme, where employers can claim for 80% of furloughed staff’s monthly wages up to 2,500 pounds per month - …

Tottenham reverses controversial plans to furlough non-playing staff
4 years, 8 months ago

Tottenham reverses controversial plans to furlough non-playing staff

The Hindu  

Tottenham on Monday reversed a much-criticised decision to cut the wages of non-playing staff at the Premier League club by 20 per cent and use government money to prop up the other 80 per cent. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said at the end of March the club planned to use the British government's furlough scheme which will guarantee 80 per …

Coronavirus: Sheffield United furloughs staff on full pay
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Sheffield United furloughs staff on full pay

The Hindu  

Premier League side Sheffield United on Saturday said it was furloughing some permanent and casual staff but will continue to pay them in full during their enforced leave. However, the club insisted it will not resort to using public money under the British government's job retention scheme to finance the measures. “Sheffield United Football Club has informed its staff of …

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 …

F1 team Williams furlough staff as drivers take pay cut
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 team Williams furlough staff as drivers take pay cut

The Hindu  

Williams became the second Formula One team to furlough some staff due to the coronavirus pandemic as drivers George Russell and Nicholas Latifi agreed to cut their wages by 20 percent on Monday. Canadian Latifi and Briton Russell, along with senior Williams executives, have taken a 20 percent pay cut from April 1, with the other staff put on an …

Premier League rights holders DAZN seek to halt payments due to coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Premier League rights holders DAZN seek to halt payments due to coronavirus

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. DAZN said in a statement: “We don’t discuss commercial conversations but we’re, …

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 …

Spanish footballers criticise league's call for furloughs
4 years, 9 months ago

Spanish footballers criticise league's call for furloughs

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Soccer players in Spain criticized the Spanish league's decision to ask clubs to put the footballers on government furloughs during the coronavirus crisis. “It is strange that the Liga supports,” Spain's players' association said in a statement on Sunday, It said the league should have created a financial cushion for this period considering it had always boasted about its …

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 …

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 …

Coronavirus: PL clubs must stick together over wage cuts - Foster
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: PL clubs must stick together over wage cuts - Foster

The Hindu  

Ben Foster believes Premier League clubs must commit to a blanket policy on pay cuts during the coronavirus pandemic, or else it could "get a bit messy". The Premier League called for players to take a 30 per cent pay cut in a statement released on Friday, though the Professional Footballers' Association responded by pointing out such a move would …

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 …

Rooney says footballers are left in 'no-win situation'
4 years, 9 months ago

Rooney says footballers are left in 'no-win situation'

The Hindu  

Wayne Rooney has branded the public pressure put on players to take pay cuts during the coronavirus pandemic as a "disgrace" and believes they have been left in a "no-win situation". Health minister Matt Hancock said in his Thursday COVID-19 briefing that Premier League footballers should "play their part" during the crisis and make a contribution, comments made after some …

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 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 …

Coronavirus UK: No Premier League side has announced a wage cut... it is a terrible look
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus UK: No Premier League side has announced a wage cut... it is a terrible look

Daily Mail  

The genuine acts of sacrifice are the ones there is little song and dance about. No Premier League player or club have announced they will be taking pay cuts as it stands It follows Daniel Levy's announcement that Spurs will be furloughing their non-playing staff Marcus Rashford appealed to his Twitter followers for donations for food for children But that …

Premier League threatened with extra tax on players’ wages
4 years, 9 months ago

Premier League threatened with extra tax on players’ wages

The Hindu  

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. “The purpose of the Coronavirus Job Retentions Scheme is not to support the economics of Premier League clubs.” READ: Knight has proposed a “financial redress” where the Exchequer recoups a proportion of …

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 …

The PFA sent letters to players telling them NOT to agree to pay cuts - but is a deal in the offing?
4 years, 9 months ago

The PFA sent letters to players telling them NOT to agree to pay cuts - but is a deal in the offing?

Daily Mail  

The Professional Footballers' Association sent out letters urging players not to agree to blanket pay cuts despite public pressure amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Gordon Taylor, the PFA chief executive earning over £2m a year, has told players to avoid cuts He says he will fight over players' pay until he knows exact financial situation of the clubs Talks are …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League side Bournemouth furloughs staff; top executives, head coach take voluntary pay cuts
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League side Bournemouth furloughs staff; top executives, head coach take voluntary pay cuts

Firstpost  

Newcastle United put non-playing staff on leave and instructed employees to apply for the newly-created coronavirus job retention scheme and Bournemouth said they had to take similar drastic measures to protect the club’s future Bournemouth have furloughed staff while top executives and coaches have taken voluntary pay cuts to help ease the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis on the …

Premier League accused of 'moral vacuum' as clubs cut staff wages
4 years, 9 months ago

Premier League accused of 'moral vacuum' as clubs cut staff wages

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs have been accused of living in a “moral vacuum”, with players urged to take their share of the financial hit from the coronavirus pandemic as non-playing staff begin to feel the pinch. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said he hoped discussions between the Premier League and players' and managers' representatives would “result in players and coaches doing their …

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