'In a way the clubs have thrown the players under a PR bus.' Gary Lineker reacts to the criticism of Tottenham Hotspur after they said they would be applying for a government scheme to pay off-pitch employees - rather than cut footballers' salaries.
Bahamas-based businessman Joe Lewis, thought to be worth more than £4bn, holds a controlling stake in Tottenham.
Fellow Premier League clubs Newcastle and Norwich have also chosen to use the government's job retention scheme for their non-playing staff.On Tuesday, Mr Levy expressed his hope that talks between the Premier League and players' and managers' unions would result in"players and coaches doing their bit for the football eco system".
But senior politicians have told clubs they should have first sought a deal with their on-pitch stars before cutting the salaries of their non-playing staff and seeking government help. Conservative MP Julian Knight, chair of the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said:"Furloughing staff is essential for smaller clubs but the big boys of the Premier League should be looking to come to a fair arrangement with their stars before they go cap in hand to the taxpayer.
"Wealthy football clubs MUST NOT be allowed to take public funds to furlough staff while still paying players big bucks," he said.
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