Man in Crete 104 #1 Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) Given the growing criticism well paid footballers are receiving is it not time this cities "stars" came together "as one" and made some positive financial contributions to societies current problems and in particular those affected in Sheffield> Reality is that folk have long memories here and the continued silence might not be forgotten. Of course there are other folk outside of football with more than a "bob" to spare ,some no doubt on here,but let's stick to football . What do you think Edited April 3, 2020 by nikki-red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ALAN 58 10 #2 Posted April 2, 2020 I dont intend to get into a debate on the ethics of a professional footballer making a donation to our present situation . One thing for sure is at this present time our frontline nursing staff and everyone involved in getting the Coronavirus under control are worth a lot more than someone kicking a bag of wind around a football field. Ask anyone involved in the game and i am sure they will agree. I rest my case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
steve68 66 #3 Posted April 2, 2020 6 hours ago, Man in Crete said: Given the growing criticism well paid footballers are receiving is it not time this cities "stars" came together "as one" and made some positive financial contributions to societies current problems and in particular those affected in Sheffield> Reality is that folk have long memories here and the continued silence might not be forgotten. Of course there are other folk outside of football with more than a "bob" to spare ,some no doubt on here,but let's stick to football . What do you think SWFC have been down the back of thier sofa and pledged £20,000 https://swfccp.co.uk/covid-19-appeal/#more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
NERVY-OWL 195 #4 Posted April 3, 2020 My issue would be if ordinary folk are loosing wages while the players are still earning their full wage. Chansiri is making up the 20 percent the non playing staff are loosing which is good of him but at spurs the non playing staff have been put on the government scheme but not sure if they are making up the difference while the playing staff are still on full wages. It needs to be fair and of course it's not just footballers that can do their bit that earn silly amounts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chaddamp 0 #5 Posted April 3, 2020 For a "kick off" Gary Linaker could donate his BBC salary,then his BT salary and then his Walkers crisps money then …….perhaps some of his personal wealth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DaMan 15 #6 Posted April 3, 2020 46 minutes ago, Chaddamp said: For a "kick off" Gary Linaker could donate his BBC salary,then his BT salary and then his Walkers crisps money then …….perhaps some of his personal wealth. Gary Lineker has already donated £140,000 to British Red Cross as part of this. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/gary-lineker-donate-couple-months-21801787 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
barry-333 10 #7 Posted April 3, 2020 NO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Thorpist 72 #8 Posted April 3, 2020 " Premier League footballers should "take a pay cut and play their part" during the coronavirus pandemic, says health secretary Matt Hancock. There are many people in this country receiving large wages at what level of salary should people "take a pay cut and play their part"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Anna B 1,414 #9 Posted April 3, 2020 Nobody should receive more than £100,000 IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
andyofborg 11 #10 Posted April 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Anna B said: Nobody should receive more than £100,000 IMO. why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
woolyhead 15 #11 Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) Although I would agree in principle that footballers should take a pay cut there is a problem with their contracts. So far as I know, having heard about this on the radio this morning, if they accept less than what their contract says, it alters their status as employees with their club in a way that harms them to a degree much greater than just the pay cut would hurt them. Edited April 3, 2020 by woolyhead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chaddamp 0 #12 Posted April 3, 2020 2 hours ago, DaMan said: Gary Lineker has already donated £140,000 to British Red Cross as part of this. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/gary-lineker-donate-couple-months-21801787 The tight Ba----d, probably thinks he'll get a Knighthood 2 hours ago, barry-333 said: NO WHY ? 2 hours ago, DaMan said: Gary Lineker has already donated £140,000 to British Red Cross as part of this. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/gary-lineker-donate-couple-months-21801787 I don't read from such low level journalism Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...