'I'll take the same pay cut as the players' - West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady
Goal.com•April 4, 2020
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady says many Premier League clubs face ruin due to the coronavirus and vows to take the same pay cut that players are being urged to accept.
Like almost every other industry, football has been ground to a halt because of the Covid-19 pandemic, with almost all leagues suspended until further notice.
The Premier League announced this week that there had been discussions over asking players to take a 30 per cent pay cut to ease the burden on clubs as they look to compensate for the lack of revenue.
And Brady insists that deferring players' wages is a necessity, otherwise clubs will go out of business.
"There is no matchday revenue, no sale of season tickets for next season, no retail outlets open and online retail businesses have closed as it is not essential work," Brady wrote in her column in The Sun.
"With no date for restarting the league, this is having severe financial implications.
"Bearing in mind the majority of the broadcast revenue goes to pay the players’ wages it is unthinkable that the PFA don’t seem to understand this.
"They seem to suggest that the players taking a pay cut means the money somehow goes into the owners pockets which is totally ridiculous.
"I applaud Andros Townsend’s tirade against people who make players out as 'villains' just as I dislike the PFA claim that a pay cut settlement will 'only serve the shareholders’ interests'.
"The PFA may believe its responsibilities end with the players but they really don’t, they owe a great deal to the structure of professional football as well.
"No one wants to be having pay cut discussions with anyone because no one wants to be in this position.
"It is a global pandemic and extremely serious. And without any revenue — and no games being played — how on earth do we ensure the ongoing business survives?
"And, take it from me, unless a pay cut is put in place a number of clubs will be ruined."
She added: "This is not an easy time for anyone and we are not immune to the fact this will affect each of them differently.
"I wish there was another way but, without income and matches, there really isn’t. I for one will take the same cut as they will, after all we are all in this together."
AFP•April 4, 2020
Danny Rose is on loan at Newcastle from Tottenham (AFP Photo/Glyn KIRK )
London (AFP) - Newcastle defender Danny Rose is willing to contribute a portion of his wages to those fighting the coronavirus outbreak but says Premier League players feel their "backs are against the wall".
Top-flight stars have come under increasing pressure to take pay cuts from government officials after a number of clubs said they would use public money to subsidise pay for non-playing staff.
The Premier League said on Friday that clubs would consult players over a combination of pay cuts and deferrals amounting to 30 percent of their annual salary.
They agreed to provide a £125 million ($153 million) fund for the English Football League and National League and pledged £20 million in charitable support for those affected by the coronavirus.
Talks were due to take place on Saturday between the league, clubs and players' representatives.
Newcastle, where Rose is on loan, and his parent club, Tottenham, are among clubs to have furloughed some non-playing staff during the crisis, prompting criticism as players continue to receive their full salary.
"We're all keen to make something happen," Rose told the BBC.
"I can only speak for myself but I would have no problems whatsoever contributing some of my wages to people who are fighting this on the front line and to people who have been affected by what's happening at the minute."
On Friday, a hospital in London identified Rose as the individual behind a £19,000 donation to hospital funds.
Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson led talks between Premier League club captains over what action they could take, a move that begun before Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Thursday joined those singling out footballers.
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"We sort of feel our backs are against the wall," Rose said. "Conversations were being had before people outside of football were commenting.
"I've been on the phone to Jordan Henderson and he's working so hard to come up with something.
"It was just not needed for people who are not involved in football to tell footballers what they should do with their money. I found that so bizarre."
Wolves captain Conor Coady said it was time for players to help out.
"It's fantastic to see people trying to make the effort," he said. "It's something everyone wants to be part of. As footballers, it's important we help as many people as possible.
"What's come out now is the 30 percent cut. We get judged every single day of our lives. The time now is to go forward and make a donation."
On Saturday, Burnley said they would face a shortfall of up to £50 million if the Premier League season could not be completed.
"It's a completely unprecedented situation that we and other Premier League clubs face and which we could not have foreseen in anyway only just a few weeks ago," said Burnley chairman Mike Garlick.
"It's now not just about Burnley or any other individual club any more, it's about the whole football ecosystem from the Premier League downwards and all the other businesses and communities that feed from that ecosystem."
Chris Wilder says players and managers will ‘do the right thing’ on wage cuts
By PA Sport Staff,
PA Media: Sport•April 4, 2020
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has backed players and managers to “do the right thing” by taking a pay cut.
Premier League clubs have proposed wage cuts of around 30 per cent to ease the financial burden caused by the coronavirus pandemic, while the league has announced a contribution of £20million to the NHS and £125million to the lower leagues.
Meetings are taking place on Saturday between the Premier League, Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) and League Managers’ Association (LMA) in the hope of coming to an agreement.
The thoughts of all those at The Premier League and our clubs are with those directly affected by COVID-19 pic.twitter.com/m12qXF3gen
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 3, 2020
“A lot of footballers, past and present, have got a huge conscience about what we do and doing the right thing,” Wilder told the BBC’s Football Focus programme.
“I am sure we will do the right thing through the PFA for the players, the LMA who look after the managers, the Premier League, EFL and FA, they will always do the right thing.”
Tottenham, Newcastle and Norwich are clubs that decided to furlough staff before the players’ proposal was announced, while Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe Brighton counterpart Graham Potter both took voluntary wage cuts.
Wilder says that any decisions made should be done from a united front.
Danny Rose, centre, has already donated £19,000
to the NHS (Owen Humphreys/PA)
He added: “It is important we get it right and don’t go individual. It is a little bit disappointing now when you see clubs making individual statements and going their own way.
“It is important that we pull together as an industry, right from the top at the Premier League down to the reaches.”
On-loan Newcastle defender Danny Rose would have “no problem” contributing a portion of his wages to those fighting the outbreak.
But Rose admits Premier League players feel their “backs are against the wall” after politicians joined those calling for action.
“We’re all keen to make something happen,” Rose said on BBC Radio 5 Live.
“I can only speak for myself but I would have no problems whatsoever contributing some of my wages to people who are fighting this on the front line and to people who have been affected by what’s happening at the minute.”
On Friday, North Middlesex University Hospital identified Rose as the individual behind a £19,000 donation to hospital funds.
That came on the same day that Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson led talks between Premier League club captains over what action they could take – a move that begun before Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Thursday joined those singling out footballers.
“We sort of feel our backs are against the wall,” Rose added. “Conversations were being had before people outside of football were commenting.
Our super sleuths have scoured the evidence and identified that @SpursOfficial's amazing Danny Rose is our incredibly generous mystery donor.😍Here he is saying a *huge thankyou* to NorthMid and other NHS heroes.And wash your hands, stay indoors, and help the NHS stay safe. pic.twitter.com/wFCRIgQY3T
— North Mid Hospital (@NorthMidNHS) April 3, 2020
“I’ve been on the phone to Jordan Henderson and he’s working so hard to come up with something.
“It was just not needed for people who are not involved in football to tell footballers what they should do with their money. I found that so bizarre.”
Talks are due to take place on Saturday between the league, clubs and players representatives.
Wolves captain Conor Coady said it was time for players to help out.
“It’s fantastic to see people trying to make the effort,” he said. “It’s something everyone wants to be part of. As footballers, it’s important we help as many people as possible.
“What’s come out now is the 30 per cent cut. We get judged every single day of our lives. The time now is to go forward and make a donation.”
£50 Million Shortfall If Clarets Don’t Finish The Season https://t.co/XXslyDBLfJ
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) April 4, 2020
On Saturday, Burnley said they would face a £50million shortfall if the Premier League season could not be completed.
The Clarets said this was a result of £5million in lost matchday revenue – a shortfall which would remain if the season was completed behind closed doors – as well as a £45million in lost broadcasting revenue. The club suggested the amount could be as high as £100million for some other clubs.
“It’s a completely unprecedented situation that we and other Premier League Clubs face and which we could not have foreseen in anyway only just a few weeks ago,” Burnley chairman Mike Garlick said.
“It’s now not just about Burnley or any other individual club anymore, it’s about the whole football ecosystem from the Premier League downwards and all the other businesses and communities that feed from that ecosystem.
“As a club, as fans, as staff members and as a town we are all in this together and I’m sure we can get through this by sticking together and helping each other in every way possible in these tough times.”
Leicester City Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha on the importance of community in the current Coronavirus pandemic, supporting our health services and the launch of Gift of a Wish 2020 on his late father’s birthday…
— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 4, 2020
Leicester are relaunching their Gift of a Wish campaign, allocating funds to causes who work with people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The programme, which is run by the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation, is inviting local causes to apply for grants.
Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said in an open letter: “We are acutely aware that there are a huge number of worthy causes of all sizes within Leicestershire communities, for whom the pandemic both demonstrates their immeasurable value, yet threatens their very existence.
“It is with this in mind that today, on what would have been my beloved father’s birthday, the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation is relaunching the Gift of a Wish programme for 2020, making funds available to causes in Leicestershire to apply for grants to support valuable work in the community.
“In these unprecedented times, a proportion of the funds available will be allocated to causes whose work supports those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It is also important that we make support available to causes whose work will take on added significance in the future, as our communities begin to emerge from this crisis and rebuild services affected by it.”
He added: “It is important we get it right and don’t go individual. It is a little bit disappointing now when you see clubs making individual statements and going their own way.
“It is important that we pull together as an industry, right from the top at the Premier League down to the reaches.”
On-loan Newcastle defender Danny Rose would have “no problem” contributing a portion of his wages to those fighting the outbreak.
But Rose admits Premier League players feel their “backs are against the wall” after politicians joined those calling for action.
“We’re all keen to make something happen,” Rose said on BBC Radio 5 Live.
“I can only speak for myself but I would have no problems whatsoever contributing some of my wages to people who are fighting this on the front line and to people who have been affected by what’s happening at the minute.”
On Friday, North Middlesex University Hospital identified Rose as the individual behind a £19,000 donation to hospital funds.
That came on the same day that Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson led talks between Premier League club captains over what action they could take – a move that begun before Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Thursday joined those singling out footballers.
“We sort of feel our backs are against the wall,” Rose added. “Conversations were being had before people outside of football were commenting.
Our super sleuths have scoured the evidence and identified that @SpursOfficial's amazing Danny Rose is our incredibly generous mystery donor.😍Here he is saying a *huge thankyou* to NorthMid and other NHS heroes.And wash your hands, stay indoors, and help the NHS stay safe. pic.twitter.com/wFCRIgQY3T
— North Mid Hospital (@NorthMidNHS) April 3, 2020
“I’ve been on the phone to Jordan Henderson and he’s working so hard to come up with something.
“It was just not needed for people who are not involved in football to tell footballers what they should do with their money. I found that so bizarre.”
Talks are due to take place on Saturday between the league, clubs and players representatives.
Wolves captain Conor Coady said it was time for players to help out.
“It’s fantastic to see people trying to make the effort,” he said. “It’s something everyone wants to be part of. As footballers, it’s important we help as many people as possible.
“What’s come out now is the 30 per cent cut. We get judged every single day of our lives. The time now is to go forward and make a donation.”
£50 Million Shortfall If Clarets Don’t Finish The Season https://t.co/XXslyDBLfJ
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) April 4, 2020
On Saturday, Burnley said they would face a £50million shortfall if the Premier League season could not be completed.
The Clarets said this was a result of £5million in lost matchday revenue – a shortfall which would remain if the season was completed behind closed doors – as well as a £45million in lost broadcasting revenue. The club suggested the amount could be as high as £100million for some other clubs.
“It’s a completely unprecedented situation that we and other Premier League Clubs face and which we could not have foreseen in anyway only just a few weeks ago,” Burnley chairman Mike Garlick said.
“It’s now not just about Burnley or any other individual club anymore, it’s about the whole football ecosystem from the Premier League downwards and all the other businesses and communities that feed from that ecosystem.
“As a club, as fans, as staff members and as a town we are all in this together and I’m sure we can get through this by sticking together and helping each other in every way possible in these tough times.”
Leicester City Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha on the importance of community in the current Coronavirus pandemic, supporting our health services and the launch of Gift of a Wish 2020 on his late father’s birthday…
— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 4, 2020
Leicester are relaunching their Gift of a Wish campaign, allocating funds to causes who work with people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The programme, which is run by the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation, is inviting local causes to apply for grants.
Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said in an open letter: “We are acutely aware that there are a huge number of worthy causes of all sizes within Leicestershire communities, for whom the pandemic both demonstrates their immeasurable value, yet threatens their very existence.
“It is with this in mind that today, on what would have been my beloved father’s birthday, the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation is relaunching the Gift of a Wish programme for 2020, making funds available to causes in Leicestershire to apply for grants to support valuable work in the community.
“In these unprecedented times, a proportion of the funds available will be allocated to causes whose work supports those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It is also important that we make support available to causes whose work will take on added significance in the future, as our communities begin to emerge from this crisis and rebuild services affected by it.”
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