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 cent payment; applying to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme with a guarantee to reimburse monies received at a later date and, thirdly, finding an alternative means to cover our furlough costs. "It is as a direct result of this extensive consultation and our own internal deliberations at various levels throughout the Club that we have opted to find alternative means despite our eligibility to apply for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. "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 Premier League football calendar, and are truly sorry for that.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 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 …

Manchester United stars donate to NHS in their coronavirus fight by taking 30% wage cut
4 years, 9 months ago

Manchester United stars donate to NHS in their coronavirus fight by taking 30% wage cut

Daily Mail  

Manchester United players today became the first Premier League stars to slash their pay and they will now donate millions to the NHS, MailOnline can reveal today. Former Premier League player David Cotterill says it's the UK's millionaires that should be paying more - saying footballers are 'instant targets' Former Man City player Joey Barton, now a League One manager, …

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 …

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 …

English football chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions
4 years, 9 months ago

English football chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions

Deccan Chronicle  

London: England's Premier League, Professional Footballers' Association and Football League are steadying themselves for some "difficult decisions" amid the coronavirus outbreak as they try to see if there is a way of restarting the season. "The Premier League, EFL and PFA met today and discussed the growing seriousness of the Covid19 pandemic," they said in a joint statement. "The Premier …

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