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 on Premier League footballers to commit to pay cuts, with clubs agreeing in a meeting on Friday they would discuss 30 per cent wage reductions with players. "A significant donation has been made to St Andrew's foodbank in north Liverpool by the first-team players and Liverpool FC Foundation, an emergency foodbank appeal was launched by Liverpool FC Foundation to help those in need and LFC staff are continuing to volunteer to help ensure families have food throughout the crisis and beyond."

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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

Firstpost  

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 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 …

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